The Meridian School Pre-K

Center · Seattle · 4618 Corliss Ave N

What kind of place is this?

Size 20 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.
Established 1976
Approach play-based, academic

In the program’s own words

“Designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and instill a love of learning, our play-based, inquiry-driven curriculum invites children to explore the world around them.” meridianschool.edu, August 2026
“students build strong academic foundations during dedicated daily practice and carry those skills into the hands-on, experiential learning woven throughout our program.” meridianschool.edu, July 2026
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Will it fit our family?

Ages served Four years old by the start of school
Hours 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Schedule full-day
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Not yet reported: days / week, holiday closures.

What will it cost us?

Preschool $3,085/mo
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Pricing per provider website, checked July 2026.

What Shortlist has verified

License status Active
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State record — Washington DCYF

Feb 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · February 23, 2026

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

One staff file reviewed was missing a current food handlers card.

Report (PDF)

Mar 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · March 19, 2025

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(12) · Short Term / Serious

Some staff need to update BBP training. Ones staff missing proof of food handlers training.

First-aid—CPR certification and supplies · WAC 110-300-0230(2) · Short Term

2 staff no proof of current first aid and CPR training. First aid kit missing- arm sling, scissors, tweezers, different size band aids and gauze pads, first aid tape.

Report (PDF)

Mar 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · March 15, 2024

Preservice requirements · WAC 110-300-0105(3) · Short Term

some staff need TB test

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(3) · Serious / Short Term

some staff need BBP training some staff need first aid/CPR training some staff need food handlers cards. some staff need 30 hrs child care basics or apply for educational exemption.

Report (PDF)

Aug 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · August 29, 2023

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

some staff need to complete food handlers, 30 hrs. initial or educational exemption, emergency prep and children experiencing homelessness trainings.

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.