“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
Washington DCYF cited something at 4 of the 4 visits below. Across Seattle centers it cites something at about 67% of visits. Each state decides what gets written up, so this compares Seattle with Seattle and never with another state.
One staff file reviewed was missing a current food handlers card.· February 23, 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 · February 23, 2026
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
One staff file reviewed was missing a current food handlers card.
Licensing visit · March 19, 2025
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.
Licensing visit · March 15, 2024
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.
Licensing visit · August 29, 2023
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.
Sick and biting policies.
Ask what changed after the four findings Washington DCYF ranked Serious, most recently in February 2026.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed. The rest carry its lower risk levels.
Where every fact on this page came from, and when Shortlist last checked it against that source. Anything Shortlist could not source is named here rather than left blank.
Not yet reported: children per teacher.
Not yet reported: days / week, holiday closures.
Pricing per provider website, checked July 2026.
Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote.
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