The Country Playhouse Academy INC

Center · Maple Valley · 23928 SE 276th St

What kind of place is this?

Size 190 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.
Established 2006
Approach creative-curriculum

In the program’s own words

“we integrate learning into every part of the day through our professionally developed curriculum, Creative Curriculum® , developed by Teaching Strategies® , which is designed to create a high-quality early learning environment through hands-on, projected based investigations.” thecountryplayhouseacademy.com, August 2026
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Will it fit our family?

Ages served 4 Weeks to 12 Years Old
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Not yet reported: hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.

What will it cost us?

This provider does not publish pricing.

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Early Achievers Enrolled
License status Active
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State record — Washington DCYF

Mar 2025 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Aug 2023 Complaint

Complaint · August 9, 2023

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

Report (PDF)

Jul 2023 Licensing visit 5 findings

Licensing visit · July 25, 2023

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

Licensor observed one or more staff that need updated BBP, Food Handlers, or CCB training.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies · WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

Licensor observed accessible janitorial supplies broom & mops accessible to children's reach.

Emergency preparation and exiting · WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

Licensor observed an emergency exit door outside that did not auto shut if opened and was locked during business hours.

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

Licensor observed plastic bags accessible in classrooms or bathroom at children's reach in childcare Licensor observed loose cords in classrooms at child's reach

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space · WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

Licensor observed climbing, slidding play equiptment that did not have 9 inches of ground cover in depth

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.