Kirkland · Licensed family home
Roots Montessori Preschool
What to know
The license is the range the state allows. It does not say which ages have openings.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 2 of its 4 licensing inspections since May 2024. It lists no valid complaint about this home.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
- Apr 10, 2026Nothing cited
- Mar 19, 2025Nothing cited
Sep 17, 20247 citations
MedicationSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“It was observed that lotion was on shelving unit that was accessible to kids.”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c)
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“It was observed that conditioner, hand sanitizer, and industrial adhesive were accessible to children in the bathroom and main hallway area. It was observed on the side of the yard, a storage shed and storage area by the shed were not locked and not made inaccessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a), WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)
Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“It was observed that the back door was locked by the deadbolt and door handle.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
Fire safetyShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“It was observed that the fire extinguisher was indicating to "recharge"”
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(i)
Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“It was observed that the storage area next to the shed had extension cords that were accessible to children. A garden hose was laid in the middle of the yard, posing a tripping hazard. On the side of the yard, 4 tires were stacked on top of each other and were leaning.”
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f)
Outdoor early learning program spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“It was observed that the emergency exit gate was not self-closing and the latch was not in a condition where it would latch on it's own. It was observed that the fence planks were in poor condition and not nailed down to the bottom support bar. This caused some planks to bow out.”
WAC 110-300-0145(11)
Staff recordsLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
“It was observed that the provider and household member had not attached themselves to the facility MERIT page.”
WAC 110-300-0115(1)
May 9, 20241 citation
Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“It was observed that the emergency exit windows at the front of the home had window sill heights of 46". Outside of the main play room, a bush blocked the path of egress for the emergency exit window.”
WAC 110-300-0166(4)(c)(ii)(iii)(Iv)(v)(vi)(vii)
The state cited rules at 2 of this home's 4 inspections. Most Seattle-area family homes inspected 4 times had more: 58% of 401 had rules cited at 3 or more.
How all 401 Seattle-area family homes inspected 4 times compare
Of the 401 Seattle-area family homes the state inspected 4 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- None6%
- 1 of 417%
- 2 of 420%This home
- 3 of 427%
- All 430%
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- April 10, 2026
- On file
- 4 visits since May 2024 — 2 cited nothing
- Most serious
- Serious —
It was observed that lotion was on shelving unit that was accessible to kids.
· September 17, 2024
Washington DCYF publishes each citation in the licensor’s own words, with a risk level.
Sep 2024 Licensing visit 7 findings
Licensing visit · September 17, 2024
WAC 110-300-0115(1) · Long Term
It was observed that the provider and household member had not attached themselves to the facility MERIT page.
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious
It was observed that lotion was on shelving unit that was accessible to kids.
WAC 110-300-0170(3)(i) · Short Term
It was observed that the fire extinguisher was indicating to "recharge"
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious
It was observed that conditioner, hand sanitizer, and industrial adhesive were accessible to children in the bathroom and main hallway area. It was observed on the side of the yard, a storage shed and storage area by the shed were not locked and not made inaccessible to children.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
It was observed that the back door was locked by the deadbolt and door handle.
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Short Term
It was observed that the storage area next to the shed had extension cords that were accessible to children. A garden hose was laid in the middle of the yard, posing a tripping hazard. On the side of the yard, 4 tires were stacked on top of each other and were leaning.
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
It was observed that the emergency exit gate was not self-closing and the latch was not in a condition where it would latch on it's own. It was observed that the fence planks were in poor condition and not nailed down to the bottom support bar. This caused some planks to bow out.
May 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · May 9, 2024
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(4)(c)(ii)(iii)(Iv)(v)(vi)(vii) · Serious
It was observed that the emergency exit windows at the front of the home had window sill heights of 46". Outside of the main play room, a bush blocked the path of egress for the emergency exit window.
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What it costs
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Details
- Phone
- (425) 229-1630
- Address
- 8627 NE 137th ST, Kirkland, WA 98034
- License
- PL-84120
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Sources and dates
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State record
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked November 2, 2026.
Washington’s four risk levels, highest first: Immediate, Serious, Short Term, Long Term. Deadlines from DCYF procedure PRO 10.1.21.
Ages
Details
- Phone, License — Checked July 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- Ages on the license, Address — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
Mid-size means licensed for 7 to 11 children, among Seattle-area’s 1,532 licensed family homes by state-licensed capacity. Small is 3 to 6; full-size is 12, the most any Seattle-area family home holds.
The ages on the license are what the state licenses it to care for, which can be wider than the ages it takes.