ZIP 98011 · Licensed center
The Goddard School of Bothell
At a glance
- Large center, licensed for 146 children.
- Hours 11 hours a day, 5 days a week.
- The Goddard School franchise; the brand is owned by Sycamore Partners (private equity).
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 all 4 of its licensing inspections since October 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this center.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
Jul 15, 20262 citations
Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“In an older toddler room, a window blind chain was not properly tensioned, posing a hazard.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b)
Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“It was observed that a crib was partially blocking the exterior exit in the infant room. This was moved during the visit.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c)
Aug 27, 20251 citation
MedicationSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“In a preschool classroom, toothpaste and sunscreen were stored in the same bin. This was corrected during the visit.”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c)
Oct 21, 20241 citation
Training requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“It was observed that MG has been employed for over 90 days and had not completed Child Care Basics. Staff person ZR does not have a current CPR certification.”
WAC 110-300-0106(3)
Oct 18, 20231 citation
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“It was observed that one classroom bathroom had a plunger accessible to children.”
WAC 110-300-0260(5)
The state cited rules at all 4 of this center's inspections. Most Seattle-area centers inspected 4 times had fewer: 71% of 272.
How all 272 Seattle-area centers inspected 4 times compare
Of the 272 Seattle-area centers the state inspected 4 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- None7%
- 1 of 415%
- 2 of 417%
- 3 of 433%
- All 429%This center
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- July 15, 2026
- On file
- 4 visits since October 2023 — all of them cited findings
- Most serious
- Serious —
In an older toddler room, a window blind chain was not properly tensioned, posing a hazard.
· July 15, 2026
Washington DCYF publishes each citation in the licensor’s own words, with a risk level.
Jul 2026 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · July 15, 2026
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious
In an older toddler room, a window blind chain was not properly tensioned, posing a hazard.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
It was observed that a crib was partially blocking the exterior exit in the infant room. This was moved during the visit.
Aug 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · August 27, 2025
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious
In a preschool classroom, toothpaste and sunscreen were stored in the same bin. This was corrected during the visit.
Oct 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · October 21, 2024
WAC 110-300-0106(3) · Short Term
It was observed that MG has been employed for over 90 days and had not completed Child Care Basics. Staff person ZR does not have a current CPR certification.
Oct 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · October 18, 2023
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
It was observed that one classroom bathroom had a plunger accessible to children.
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What it costs
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A day here
- Hours
- 11 hours a day, 5 days a week
Details
- Phone
- (425) 540-4410
- Address
- 11810 N Creek Pkwy, 98011
- License
- PL-83127
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Enrolled
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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
A day here
- Hours — Checked July 2026 goddardschool.com
Details
- Phone, Ages on the license — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- Website, Who runs it — Checked October 2026 goddardschool.com
- Address, License — Checked June 2026 data.wa.gov
- Quality program — Checked April 2026 data.wa.gov
- Who runs it — Checked October 2026 sycamorepartners.com
- Who runs it — Checked September 2026 goddardschool.com
The private-equity firm Sycamore Partners lists Goddard Systems as a current investment. sycamorepartners.com
Goddard’s own site says “All Goddard Schools are independently owned and operated.” goddardschool.com
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.