Kenmore · Licensed center
Springtime Daycare, INC
At a glance
- Large center, licensed for 136 children.
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 4 of its 5 licensing inspections since June 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this center.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
Sep 14, 20262 citations
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“It was observed that diaper creams and hand sanitizers were accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
Emergency preparedness planShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“It was observed that the program missed their Q2 drill.”
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b)
Nov 3, 20253 citations
MedicationSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“In a Preschool Room, diaper creams were observed to be accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c)
Emergency preparedness planShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“The program missed a September drill.”
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a)
Emergency preparedness planShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Only two emergency drill were completed this year.”
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b)
Dec 18, 20243 citations
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“It was observed that the older playground had 3 swingsets installed. The distance from the ground to the support bar was 8 feet. The distance from the middle of the swing to the back fenceline was 10 feet. This does not allow for double the height for proper fall zones.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“It was observed in 3 younger classrooms, plastic grocery bags were accessible to children around the diaper changing area. Throughout the center, tall shelving units were not mounted to the wall In a preschool room, a star light was plugged into an extension cord. The classroom teacher stated that the lights are plugged into the extension cord for th e school day.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)
Supervising children during water activitiesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“The provider reported that sometimes in the summer, they take field trips where children wade in the water without a lifeguard.”
WAC 110-300-0350(4)
- Jan 25, 2024Nothing cited
Jun 6, 20232 citations
Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“There were no outdoor emergency exits that could be exited without a key or assistance.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“The cleaning/sanitizing solution bottles were accessible to children in care in the preschool 3 classroom.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
The state cited rules at 4 of this center's 5 inspections. Seattle-area centers inspected 5 times split three ways: 39% had fewer, 39% the same, and 22% more (77 centers).
How all 77 Seattle-area centers inspected 5 times compare
Of the 77 Seattle-area centers the state inspected 5 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- None1%
- 1 of 53%
- 2 of 59%
- 3 of 526%
- 4 of 539%This center
- All 522%
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- September 14, 2026
- On file
- 5 visits since June 2023 — 1 cited nothing
- Most serious
- Serious —
It was observed that diaper creams and hand sanitizers were accessible to children.
· September 14, 2026
Washington DCYF publishes each citation in the licensor’s own words, with a risk level.
Sep 2026 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · September 14, 2026
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
It was observed that diaper creams and hand sanitizers were accessible to children.
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b) · Short Term
It was observed that the program missed their Q2 drill.
Nov 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · November 3, 2025
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious
In a Preschool Room, diaper creams were observed to be accessible to children.
WAC 110-300-0470(4)(b) · Short Term
Only two emergency drill were completed this year.
Dec 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · December 18, 2024
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
It was observed that the older playground had 3 swingsets installed. The distance from the ground to the support bar was 8 feet. The distance from the middle of the swing to the back fenceline was 10 feet. This does not allow for double the height for proper fall zones.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
It was observed in 3 younger classrooms, plastic grocery bags were accessible to children around the diaper changing area. Throughout the center, tall shelving units were not mounted to the wall In a preschool room, a star light was plugged into an extension cord. The classroom teacher stated that the lights are plugged into the extension cord for th e school day.
Supervising children during water activities
WAC 110-300-0350(4) · Serious
The provider reported that sometimes in the summer, they take field trips where children wade in the water without a lifeguard.
Jun 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · June 6, 2023
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
110-300-0166(3)(a) There were no outdoor emergency exits that could be exited without a key or assistance.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
110-300-0260(1)(a) The cleaning/sanitizing solution bottles were accessible to children in care in the preschool 3 classroom.
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Details
- Phone
- (425) 488-1178
- Address
- 16114 Juanita Dr NE, Kenmore, 98028
- License
- PL-7649
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Sources and dates
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State record
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked November 3, 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, Ages on the license — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- Address, License — Checked June 2026 data.wa.gov
Large means the biggest quarter of Seattle-area’s 855 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 116 to 323 children. Small is 6 to 40; medium is 41 to 115.
The ages on the license are what the state licenses it to care for, which can be wider than the ages it takes.