The Goldfinch School

Center · Seattle · 4774 35th Ave NE

What kind of place is this?

Size 36 children licensed Smaller than the middle half of Seattle programs, where the middle half licenses 43–122. Measured across 578 Seattle programs, 2026-07-29.
Approach play-based, developmental

In the program’s own words

“We seize this excitement with our hands-on, inquiry, and play-based approach.” thegoldfinchschool.com, August 2026
“Our pedagogy is child-centered and designed to enable children to become lifelong learners.” thegoldfinchschool.com, August 2026
Sources and dates

Not yet reported: established.

Will it fit our family?

Ages served 2.5 through 5 years of age
Hours 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Days / week 5
Schedule full-day (2, 3, or 5 days per week)
Sources and dates

Not yet reported: 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
Sources and dates

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

State record — Washington DCYF

Mar 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · March 5, 2026

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies · WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious

The storage room in the preschool class was open and accessible to children. (was then closed and locked during visit).

Report (PDF)

Mar 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · March 18, 2025

Supervising children · WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term

Need bells on front door and downstairs door leading to outside.

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

One staff needs to update BBP training. One staff needs to renew food handlers training.

Report (PDF)

Jan 2024 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Aug 2023 Licensing visit nothing cited 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.