The Goddard School of Kirkland

Center · Kirkland · 8525 120th Ave NE Suite 100

What kind of place is this?

Size 147 children licensed Larger than the middle half of Seattle centers, where the middle half licenses 43–121. Measured across 576 Seattle centers, 2026-08-17.
Approach play-based

In the program’s own words

“Visit your local Goddard School to learn more about our play-based approach to learning and the costs associated based on your individual needs.” goddardschool.com, August 2026

Who runs it

Chain The Goddard School
Owner Sycamore Partners Franchisor (Goddard Systems) acquired by private-equity firm Sycamore Partners in June 2022. Individual schools are franchisee-owned; the brand/franchisor is PE-owned. prnewswire.com

The Goddard School runs 10 licensed locations in Seattle.

Will it fit our family?

Ages served 6 weeks - 5 years
Hours 6:45 AM – 5:45 PM
Days / week 5

What will it cost us?

This provider does not publish pricing.

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Early Achievers Enrolled
License status Active

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
September 3, 2025
On file
3 visits since September 2023 — all of them cited findings
Fixed?
Washington DCYF does not publish whether a finding was corrected.
Most serious
SeriousIt was observed in multiple classrooms that the window blind cords were not secured by tensioners. The program is already working on replacing the window blinds. · September 3, 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.

Sep 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · September 3, 2025

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious

It was observed in multiple classrooms that the window blind cords were not secured by tensioners. The program is already working on replacing the window blinds.

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

One child's immunization record was over 12 months old.

Emergency preparedness plan

WAC 110-300-0470(4)(a) · Short Term

It was observed that the program missed a fire drill.

Report (PDF)

Oct 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · October 15, 2024

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious

It was observed in multiple classrooms that the window blind chain had been removed from the mounting anchor. In one classrooms, a outlet faceplate was cracked and taped to the wall.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3) · Serious

One child had CeraVe "Anti-Itch" lotion to be used as diaper cream. The child was under 2 years old and did not have a doctors note to use the item. The product label states to contact a doctor to use with children under 2 years old.

Report (PDF)

Sep 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · September 6, 2023

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious

It was observed in a toddler room that a window blind chain tensioner had broken, posing a hazard to children.

Report (PDF)

Before you tour

The Goddard School of Kirkland hasn’t published

Cost, sick and biting policies.

Ask what changed after the four findings Washington DCYF ranked Serious, most recently in September 2025.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed. The rest carry its lower risk levels.

Sources and dates

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What kind of place is this

Not yet reported: established.

Who runs it

Will it fit our family

Not yet reported: schedule, holiday closures.

Licensing and contact

State record

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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