The Learning Nest Preschool

Center · Issaquah · 430 Newport Way NW

What kind of place is this?

Size 28 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, bilingual, reggio-emilia, steam

In the program’s own words

“Through play-based learning, Spanish language immersion, and developmentally appropriate experiences, we foster curiosity, creativity, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.” img1.wsimg.com, July 2026
“The Learning Nest Preschool is a Spanish Immersion Program which allows us to provide a dual language curriculum for students.” img1.wsimg.com, July 2026
“Our curriculum is inspired by the Reggio Emilia Approach, which recognizes children as active participants in their own learning.” img1.wsimg.com, July 2026
“We also incorporate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) experiences into our daily curriculum.” img1.wsimg.com, July 2026
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Not yet reported: established.

Will it fit our family?

Ages served 1 month to 9 years
Hours 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Days / week 5
Schedule All Day Program (7:00am–6:00pm) and Full Time Program (9:00am–3:00pm), offered 3, 4, or 5 days per week
Holiday closures Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving (2 days), Winter Break (Dec 21–Jan 1), MLK Jr Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Teacher Development Days (2 days), Independence Observance Day, Cleaning days (2 days)
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What will it cost us?

Application fee $450

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Early Achievers Level 3
License status Active
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State record — Washington DCYF

Jul 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · July 30, 2025

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term

There are some areas of chipping paint in the building.

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

The door in the preschool room appeared to be locked and did not open.

Report (PDF)

Dec 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · December 11, 2024

Medication · WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious

The epi-pen was expired. The medication form was not filled out completely with a stop date.

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Sep 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · September 27, 2023

Medication · WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) · Serious

Diaper creams do not have the child's full name on them.

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious

The outlet in the Birds room by the sink is not GFCI.

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