The Cottage School at Gatewood

Center · West Seattle · 4320 SW Myrtle

What kind of place is this?

Size 130 children licensed Larger than the middle half of Seattle programs, where the middle half licenses 43–122. Measured across 578 Seattle programs, 2026-07-29.
Sources and dates

Not yet reported: established, teaching approach.

Will it fit our family?

Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.

What will it cost us?

This provider does not publish pricing.

What Shortlist has verified

License status Active
Sources and dates
  • License status — Checked March 2026

Each date is when Shortlist last checked that fact against its source.

State record — Washington DCYF

Dec 2025 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Dec 2024 Licensing visit 6 findings

Licensing visit · December 9, 2024

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(11) · Short Term

Staff member missing CCB 30 hour training

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(11) · Short Term

Some staff missing CPR/FA

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(11) · Short Term

Some staff missing Food Handler card Risk WAC/RCW Level Corrected On Site Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

Staff member missing CCB 30 hour training

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

Some staff missing CPR/FA

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

Some staff missing Food Handler card

Report (PDF)

Dec 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · December 19, 2023

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious

Blind cording is to manuever the blinds was loose and forms loops. Outlets in rooms were observed to not be tamper resistant. One outlet had a cracked plate which formed sharp edges. Cording from equipment was observed to be loose and accessible to children. Printer and plants require securing.

Food allergies and special dietary needs · WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

Child with allergies was missing Individual Health Care Plan. Medication Authorization form needs to be completed with start and stop date.

Report (PDF)

Sources and dates

Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote.