“Play & Nature Based — We believe in the importance of PLAY and the OUTDOORS!” thegrowingtreeplaycare.com, June 2026
“Play & Nature Based” thegrowingtreeplaycare.com, August 2026
“Reggio Emilia, Montessori, & Waldorf Inspired” thegrowingtreeplaycare.com, August 2026
“Reggio Emilia, Montessori, & Waldorf Inspired” thegrowingtreeplaycare.com, July 2026
“Reggio Emilia, Montessori, & Waldorf Inspired” thegrowingtreeplaycare.com, July 2026
Plastic bags were accessible to children in the Rhododendrum classroom. Licensor removed the bags and brought them to the provider's office at the time of inspection. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed· January 22, 2026
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.
Licensing visit · January 22, 2026
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
Plastic bags were accessible to children in the Rhododendrum classroom. Licensor removed the bags and brought them to the provider's office at the time of inspection. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(a) · Short Term
Rhododendron classroom had round plastic covers inserted in the electrical outlets.
Licensing visit · February 12, 2025
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1) / 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Short Term / Serious
Climbing equipment does not meet the fall zone requirement of having 6ft of space around the equipment.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1) / 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Short Term / Serious
Playground wood chips around climbing equipment were about 5 inches deep.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
Emergency exit doors have baby proof handle locks that require special knowledge to open.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
Diaper creams and extra soap containers accessible to children in the Magnolia bathroom and under the diaper changing table in the Lilac room.
WAC 110-300-0280(2)(c) · Serious
Bottle prep sink was 3.66ft away from the diaper changing area. Bottle prep counter is 5.57ft from the diaper changing area. There is no physical barrier between the bottle prep area and diper changing area.
Licensing visit · May 16, 2024
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Short Term / Serious
2 rooms were observed to have loose cables accessible to children. Licensor also observed various cables in the classrooms that were coming down from the wall and were only taped to the wall with clear tape. Plastic bags were observed inside of large cabinet that staff stated was only used for staff. Cubbies observed in shared space and in Lilacs remove need to be anchored to prevent tipping hazard. An extension cord was observed in infant room that was observed to be used as permanently for infants white noise machine.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
Baby gate in infant room was observed to be blocking emergency exit. Baby gate was screwed on and required special knowledge in order to be opened.
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Not yet reported: children per teacher.
Not yet reported: days / week, holiday closures.
Pricing per provider website, checked July 2026.
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