“Valley School teachers are early childhood experts. Our work is rooted in developmentally appropriate practices and guidelines.” thevalleyschool.org, June 2026
“Our students develop an academic foundation and become joyful learners through playful work, purposeful play, and the practice of community.” thevalleyschool.org, July 2026
“Our students develop an academic foundation and become joyful learners through playful work, purposeful play, and the practice of community.” thevalleyschool.org, July 2026
Licensor reviewed staff files. One staff needs to get a current food worker card. Date Disputed Date Disputed· May 26, 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 · May 26, 2026
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
Licensor reviewed staff files. One staff needs to get a current food worker card. Date Disputed Date Disputed
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious
Licensor was given a grab and go bag to inspect. A perscription med was found in the bag with no label of child's name, date filled, Dr.information, expiration date, dosage amount, length of time to be given and instructions for administration and storage. Date Disputed Date Disputed
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(2) · Short Term
The first aid kit inspected was missing- ice pack, thermometer, hand sanitizer.
Licensing visit · May 14, 2025
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious
During the onsite visit, the licensor observed an expired medication for a chi.
Licensing visit · February 29, 2024
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
allergy form needs to be signed by DR.
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a) / 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Short Term
On playground need to remove wood that had protruding nails and splinters. need to anchor water cooler. hot water temp was 126 at hand washing sink in pre-k room.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
need to replace bike path is torn causing a tripping hazard. more bark underneath climber can see the sand/dirt underneath wood chips.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
adult shovel and doly was accessible on the playground, toilet plungers and toilet brushes were accessibe to children in the bathroom.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(4) · Serious
1 staff has been working longer than 3 months and does not have all required trainings. 3 staff need to get food handlers card. 2 staff need to complete 30hrs. childcare basics or apply for educational exemption. 1 staff needs to take child abuse training, children experiencing homeless, emergency prep trainings. 1 staff needs to take medication management training.
Sick and biting policies.
Ask what changed after the eight findings Washington DCYF ranked Serious, most recently in May 2026.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed. The rest carry its lower risk levels.
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Not yet reported: established.
Not yet reported: children per teacher.
Not yet reported: ages served, holiday closures.
Pricing per provider website, checked July 2026.
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