Licensed center

Stepping Stones Kids Academy Everett

A center, licensed for 38 children. Two complaint investigations found violations since 2023; 207 of 218 similar-size Seattle-area centers had none.

How they teach

Not published

Who cares for your child

Not published

What it costs

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What the state has found

Two complaint investigations found violations since February 2023

207: none11: one to four0: five or more

The 218 Seattle-area centers licensed for 6 to 40 children, the size band this one falls in, as of September 26, 2026.

Larger centers have more complaint investigations, so Stepping Stones Kids Academy Everett (38 children) is compared with centers its size. Of those 218, 207 have had no complaint investigation that found a violation since February 2023. Stepping Stones Kids Academy Everett has had two. The most recent was in October 2025. The state also lists two complaints here whose published report includes no citation detail, so they are not counted as found.

Routine visits: 2 of 3 cited something

Across Seattle-area centers, the state cites something at about 2 in 3 routine visits (1,966 visits). Three visits are too few to read as a pattern.

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
March 12, 2026
On file
3 visits since September 2023 — 1 cited nothing · 4 complaint investigations
Fixed?
Washington DCYF does not publish whether a finding was corrected.
Most serious
Serious — One staff had expired Food permit. · March 12, 2026

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.

Mar 2026 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · March 12, 2026

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term

Licensor observed a shelf in preK room that was peeling and needed resurfacing or replacing.

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

One child was missing updated CIS form.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

One staff had expired Food permit.

Report (PDF)

Oct 2025 Complaint 5 findings

Complaint · October 7, 2025 · Resolved January 6, 2026

6 valid issues

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

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(c) · Short Term

Licensor observed large metal fan attached to the shelf in the Prek classroom. The shelf was not attached to the wall, posing a crushing threat.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term

Licensor observed wires from the window unit and large metal fan hanging under the window by the book shelf in Prek classroom.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term

Licensor observed loose outlet in Prek classroom where the window unit is plugged in. Outside there is equipment with rusty and corroded metal pieces.

Diaper changing areas, privacy, and disposal

WAC 110-300-0221(1)(a) · Short Term

Toddler classroom had changing table that was made out of wood and there were parts that were no longer sealed. Licensor recommended using a moisture resistant pad over the wooden surface.

Clean and healthy environment

WAC 110-300-0240(2) · Short Term

Licensor observed that Toddler classroom had 2 holes in the wall with plaster and mesh coming out. The holes were at the child's level by the tables.

Report (PDF)

Mar 2025 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · March 21, 2025 · Resolved July 7, 2025

The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.

Report (PDF)

Feb 2025 Complaint 2 findings

Complaint · February 18, 2025 · Resolved March 16, 2025

2 valid issues

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(1) · Serious

The Licensor has enough evidence to support the allegations of failure to report the incident by the Director S.J. and the Teacher M. D.

Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children

WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious

The Licensor determined that this complaint is valid due to the Director J.S. admitting placing scotch tape over the child's mouth to prevent him from spitting. Two teachers were present during the incident with her in the classroom, according to the Director S.J.

Report (PDF)

Sep 2024 Licensing visit 5 findings

Licensing visit · September 19, 2024

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

Child's file was missing Individual Care Plan for a child with allergy to whole milk. On the classroom list the child was listed as having watermelon allergy but there were no allergy forms for watermellon.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) · Serious

(a ) (ii) Sunscreens were not labeled with First and Last names. There was a diaper cream in one of the cabinets that was not labeled.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

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

Laundry closert unlocked with detergent accessible to children Storage room where the freezer is located needs to be locked.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(c) · Short Term

TV cord was at child level in Preschool classroom. Furniture had chipped edges and there were two nails in the doorframe at child level in toddler room. The window AC unit was placed on Child sized table is creating a crushing hazard. Washer closet was accesible and unlocked Outlets were not tamper resistant. Two rooms had power strips accessible to children

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) / 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious

No working flashlight was observed onsite Emergency exit was locked. Emergency exit was blocked by food cart and AC unit on table.

Report (PDF)

May 2024 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · May 2, 2024 · Resolved June 3, 2024

The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.

Report (PDF)

Sep 2023 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)

A day here

Hours
7:30 AM to 6:00 PM, 5 days a week

Details

Address
9605 7th Ave SE
License
PL-30, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Level 3

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All checked September 2026.

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