“the approach to education associated with the schools of Reggio Emilia in Italy” smallfaces.org, August 2026
“North Seattle Community College Professor Tom Drummond's 15 Capabilities and components of the Creative Curriculum approach have all been recently used to further refine the Small Faces Philosophy of Purposeful Play.” smallfaces.org, August 2026
This licensor found evidence to support violation of wac 110-300-0475(2) was violated after interviewing staff and management at Small Faces; Staff are mandated reporters, did not report incidents.· May 5, 2026
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Licensing visit · April 29, 2026
WAC 110-300-0106(4) · Serious
This training is due for all staff hired before 2019: MA hired 1991 RC hired 2018 VE hired 2017 EP hired 2014 SR hired 2018 TS hired 2001
Complaint · April 14, 2026 · Resolved June 30, 2026
Reported to the state by the program
Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.
Duty to protect children and report incidents
WAC 110-300-0475(2) · Serious · No longer displayed by the state
This licensor found evidence to support violation of wac 110-300-0475(2) was violated after interviewing staff and management at Small Faces; Staff are mandated reporters, did not report incidents.
Licensing visit · October 31, 2024
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
Some of the rooms have an extra estimated 2ft door are in front of the exit doors that are closed unlocked/locked when children are awake. This blocks one or more of the exit doors during an emergency.
Complaint · October 25, 2024 · Resolved December 17, 2024
WAC 110-300-0345(3) · Short Term
After interviewing staff members, this licensor A. S. found evidence to support the Small Faces Child Development Center violated WAC 110-300-0345(3).
Complaint · January 5, 2024 · Resolved February 5, 2024
Reported to the state by the program
Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.
The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.
Complaint · April 28, 2023 · Resolved July 27, 2023
Reported to the state by the program
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No longer displayed by the state
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