Licensed center
The Lighthouse Auburn LLC
A center, licensed for 85 children. The state cited something at 2 of 4 routine visits (Seattle-area centers: about 2 in 3). One complaint investigation found violations since 2023; 150 of 203 similar-size Seattle-area centers had none.
Medium center. Medium means the middle half of Seattle-area’s 859 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 41 to 114 children. Small is 6 to 40; large is 115 to 323.
How they teach
Not published
Who cares for your child
Not published
What it costs
Not published
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What the state has found
One complaint investigation found violations since February 2023
150: none52: one to four1: five or more
The 203 Seattle-area centers licensed for 71 to 114 children, the size band this one falls in, as of September 26, 2026.
Larger centers have more complaint investigations, so The Lighthouse Auburn LLC (85 children) is compared with centers its size. Of those 203, 150 have had no complaint investigation that found a violation since February 2023. The Lighthouse Auburn LLC has had one. The most recent was in July 2024. Nineteen centers its size have had more.
Routine visits: 2 of 4 cited something
Across Seattle-area centers, the state cites something at about 2 in 3 routine visits (1,966 visits).
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked September 26, 2026.
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- August 5, 2026
- On file
- 4 visits since September 2023 — 2 cited nothing · 1 complaint investigation
- Fixed?
- Washington DCYF does not publish whether a finding was corrected.
- Most serious
- Serious —
Licensor observed trash bags and hand soap was accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet. (immediate corrections removal of trashbags and handsoap). 0165 (3)(b) Licensor observed the heating vents in the infant room was being blocked infant crib placed above the heating vent and another heating vent covered by an infant pad. (immediate corrections removed infant crib from the heating vent and removal of infant pad to allow good air flow throughout the room). 0165 (5)(g) Licensor observed long cords and surge protectors plugged near sink area. (immediate corrections removed cords and surge protectors).
· October 11, 2024
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.
Oct 2024 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · October 11, 2024
WAC 110-300-0100(7) · Short Term
Licensor observed Lead teacher Justin N. does not have a diploma or equivalent uploaded on merit.
WAC 110-300-0100(7) · Short Term
Licensor observed Assistant teacher: Noemi M./Kirsten T. does not have a diploma or equivalent uploaded on merit.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(3)(b) / 110-300-0165(5)(g) · Serious
Licensor observed trash bags and hand soap was accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet. (immediate corrections removal of trashbags and handsoap). 0165 (3)(b) Licensor observed the heating vents in the infant room was being blocked infant crib placed above the heating vent and another heating vent covered by an infant pad. (immediate corrections removed infant crib from the heating vent and removal of infant pad to allow good air flow throughout the room). 0165 (5)(g) Licensor observed long cords and surge protectors plugged near sink area. (immediate corrections removed cords and surge protectors).
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) / 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
Licensor observed dishwashing liquid, Lysol aerosol sprays accessible to children. (immediate corrections removal of diswashing liquid/Lysol sprays). 0260 (2)(a)(b) Licensor observed child proof locks need to be replaced to avoid children access. 0260 (5) Licensor observed a mop was accessible to children. (immediate correction mop placed behind trash bin).
Jul 2024 Complaint 3 findings
Complaint · July 12, 2024 · Resolved October 13, 2024
6 valid issues · Reported to the state by the program
Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.
Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children
WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious
During the course of the complaint assessment, Licensor Champney obtained enough information available to determine the teaching staff approached the child in a hostile manner grabbing the child by the shoulder and holding the child’s arms causing harm towards the child.
WAC 110-300-0335(4) · Serious
During the course of the complaint, Licensor Champney concluded there was enough information available to determine staff did not intervene when the teaching staff used inappropriate restraint on the child.
Duty to protect children and report incidents
WAC 110-300-0475(2) · Serious
During the course of the complaint assessment, Licensor Champney obtained enough information available to determine staff was aware of a child being rough handled and Staff did not report the incident of the suspected physical contact by the teaching staff in a timely matter.
Sep 2023 Licensing visit 5 findings
Licensing visit · September 6, 2023
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
Licesnsor observed in Merit that one lead teacher has an expired Food Handlers as of 12/2022.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
Licensor observed two playgrounds, both having less than 3 inches of ground cover, not meeting the 9 inches to support all fall or climbing zones.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(2)(a) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious
Licensor observed a plastic bag accesible in child's cubbie at lower level of Toddler A room. Licensor observed safety caps within various classrooms that can pose risk of choking hazard. Licensor observed corded items near the water source and counter in head start class & vacuum with corded item in bathroom accessible. Licensor observed water temps over 120 degrees in Infant room and Main ECEAP / Head Start hallway bathroom area. Licensor observed a sink near water source in ECEAP not having GFCI outlet. Licensor observed outlet with safety caps near exit doors / cubbie area, once caps were removed, identified as not being tamper resistant.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
Licensor observed more than one exit door with safety devices added, to prevent child access.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
Licensor observed ECEAP classroom that needs safety feature under handwashing sink to prevent access to cleaning supplies.
A day here
Not published
Details
- Website
- thelighthouseldc.com
- Address
- 100 N St SE
- License
- PL-20600, active
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Level 3
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Details
- Website — thelighthouseldc.com
- Address, License, Quality program — data.wa.gov