“Immersed in a rich tradition of faith and education, the St. Benedict community stands as a testament to the combination of spiritual values and academic excellence.” stbens.net, July 2026
Washington DCYF cited something at 3 of the 4 visits below. Across Seattle centers it cites something at about 67% of visits. Each state decides what gets written up, so this compares Seattle with Seattle and never with another state.
Child file reviewed was missing signature of DR. on the individual care plan.· February 27, 2025
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.
Licensing visit · February 27, 2025
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
Child file reviewed was missing signature of DR. on the individual care plan.
Licensing visit · April 16, 2024
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) / 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) · Serious
1 asthma inhaler was missing the perscription label/box. some non perscription medication was not in the original box.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
2 staff need to update food handlers card. 1 staff needs 30hrs. childcare basics or apply for educational exemption.
Licensing visit · August 23, 2022
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) / 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious
Licensed spaces were observed to have items not secured, thumb tacks, nails, cables and extension cords being used, CD players and other items with cords not plugged directly into the outlets and blinds cording was accessible and had the ability to form loops. Water temperature was not reaching a warm temperature. It was only reaching 70 degrees.
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious
Director had an expired PBC. Staff were missing documentation of TB test.
WAC 110-300-0106(4) · Serious
Staff files reviewed was missing required documentation of training reflected in MERIT. Need to ensure that all staff trainings and certifications, education etc is reflected in MERIT.
A typical day.
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Not yet reported: children per teacher.
Not yet reported: ages served.
Pricing per provider website, checked July 2026.
Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote.
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