Licensed center

Spring Glen Academy

A center, licensed for 96 children. The state cited something at 4 of 5 routine visits (Seattle-area centers: about 2 in 3). Four complaint investigations found violations since 2023; 150 of 203 similar-size Seattle-area centers had none. Shortlist has found no website for it yet.

How they teach

Not published

Who cares for your child

Not published

What it costs

Not published

Shortlist can ask Spring Glen Academy for what it has not published: how they teach, who is with the children and for how long, what it costs, hours and late pickup, a typical day and sick and biting policies. The answer will go on this page.

What the state has found

Four complaint investigations found violations since February 2023

150: none52: one to four1: five or more

The 203 Seattle-area centers licensed for 71 to 114 children, the size band this one falls in, as of September 26, 2026.

Larger centers have more complaint investigations, so Spring Glen Academy (96 children) is compared with centers its size. Of those 203, 150 have had no complaint investigation that found a violation since February 2023. Spring Glen Academy has had four. The most recent was in July 2025. One center its size has had more.

Routine visits: 4 of 5 cited something

Across Seattle-area centers, the state cites something at about 2 in 3 routine visits (1,966 visits).

From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked September 26, 2026.

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
September 8, 2026
On file
5 visits since September 2023 — 1 cited nothing · 4 complaint investigations
Fixed?
Washington DCYF does not publish whether a finding was corrected.
Most serious
Immediate — 10 and 11 month old infants observed sleeping in bouncy seats after falling asleep holding bottles independently. Staff did move infants to cribs and placed on their backs in licensor's presence but it was unclear how long the infants were sleeping in the bouncy seats. · September 26, 2023

Washington DCYF publishes the licensor’s own observation and a risk level for every citation it issues at a licensing visit, with the inspection report attached as a PDF.

Sep 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · September 8, 2026

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

110-300-0210(1)(2) Immunzation/CIS records must be updated yearly and maintained in the child; ZH expired 12/15/2023, KM expired on 04/07/2026

Report (PDF)

Jul 2025 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · July 24, 2025

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

1) Two little tikes climbers on smaller playground did not have 6 ft of fall zones. 1b) Large climber had woodchips surrounding it that were 4.5 inches deep and smaller playground had woodchips surrounding it that were 2 inches deep.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(3)(f) / 110-300-0165(3)(g) / 110-300-0165(5)(a) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Short Term / Serious

2c) Cords capapable of forming a loop accessible to children were found in the following rooms: SE Room had A/C cord hanging from being mounted on the wall NE Room cellphone cord on toy shelf SW Room cellphone cord on counter NW Room had A/C cord hanging from being mounted on the wall 2d) Plastic bags were found in the following rooms accessible to children: SE room had plastic bags on changing table, Toddler Room had plastic bags on changing table accessible to children NE Room had plastic garbage bags on diaper changing table SW Room had plastic garbage bags on bookshelf 3f) Cubbies were not secured to the wall in SE Room 3g) Licensors observed bikes on smaller playground outside that had rust on them, larger climber on older playground had a blue slide that had a screw/nail missing from the top securing it to the structure. 4c) Ceiling light cover in NE room was cracked and hanging down leaving bulbs exposed 5a) Outlets in all classrooms and hallways were not tamper resistant 5b) Outlets near sinks and accessible to children were not GFCI/TR

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious

1a) The following items labeled keep out of reach of children were found in the following areas: Toddler room had aquaphor on diaper changing table NE Room had diaper wipes on diaper changing table, sanitizer bottles on counter SW Room had sanitizer bottles on counter NW room had sanitizer bottles on counter 2ab) The following storage rooms were unlocked and accessible to children: Outdoor storage shed Indoor electrical closet

Transportation and off-site activity policy

WAC 110-300-0480(2) · Serious

Provider transports children and did not have the health history and emergency medical authorization forms accessible for each child being transported.

Report (PDF)

May 2025 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · May 9, 2025 · Resolved September 7, 2025

Reported to the state by the program

Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.

Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children

WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious

During the course of interviews and inspections it is more likely than not that inappropriate discipline occurred resulting in a scratch on a childs face

Report (PDF)

Feb 2025 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Oct 2024 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · October 29, 2024 · Resolved February 17, 2025

Supervising children

WAC 110-300-0345(3) · Short Term

During the course of interviews, it is more likely than not that adequate supervision did not occur and staff were not aware of the child/ren were doing at all times and able to assist or redirect child/ren as necessary.

Report (PDF)

Sep 2024 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · September 19, 2024

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

110-300-0146(a)(b) - A plastic table with attached benches on both sides had multiple cracks due to natural wear. (a)Two climbing play structures with slides were placed on a grass area.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious

The storage areas in the classrooms lacked safety locks, allowing unrestricted access for children.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) · Serious

No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.

Report (PDF)

Apr 2024 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · April 15, 2024 · Resolved July 29, 2024

Supervising children

WAC 110-300-0345(3) · Short Term

During interview of complaint, Assistant Teacher A.G. stated she did not see a child getting scratched on the face.

Report (PDF)

Mar 2024 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · March 25, 2024 · Resolved May 20, 2024

Supervising children

WAC 110-300-0345(3) · Short Term

Licensor interviewed Assistant Teacher A.K. who stated they were turned away and not supervising an infant who got hurt because they were feeding another child.

Report (PDF)

Sep 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · September 26, 2023

Infant and toddler sleep, rest, and equipment

WAC 110-300-0290(4) · Immediate

10 and 11 month old infants observed sleeping in bouncy seats after falling asleep holding bottles independently. Staff did move infants to cribs and placed on their backs in licensor's presence but it was unclear how long the infants were sleeping in the bouncy seats.

Report (PDF)

A day here

Not published

Details

Address
10016 SE 240th Street
License
PL-3727, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Level 3

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