Licensed center
Three Bears Daycare
A center, licensed for 38 children. The state cited something at 4 of 5 routine visits (Seattle-area centers: about 2 in 3). No complaint investigation has found a violation here, true of 207 of 218 similar-size Seattle-area centers. Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
Small center. Small means the smallest quarter of Seattle-area’s 859 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 6 to 40 children. Medium is 41 to 114; large is 115 to 323.
How they teach
Not published
Who cares for your child
Not published
What it costs
Not published
Shortlist can ask Three Bears Daycare for what it has not published: how they teach, who is with the children and for how long, what it costs, hours and late pickup, a typical day and sick and biting policies. The answer will go on this page.
What the state has found
No complaint investigation has found a violation since February 2023
207: none11: one to four0: five or more
The 218 Seattle-area centers licensed for 6 to 40 children, the size band this one falls in, as of September 26, 2026.
Larger centers have more complaint investigations, so Three Bears Daycare (38 children) is compared with centers its size.
Routine visits: 4 of 5 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
- September 9, 2026
- On file
- 5 visits since January 2022 — 1 cited nothing
- Fixed?
- Washington DCYF does not publish whether a finding was corrected.
- Most serious
- Serious —
110-300-0260(1)(a) Licensor observed two packages of baby wipes labeled keep out of reach of children on a short shelf in the toddler bathroom accessible to children.
· September 9, 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.
Sep 2026 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · September 9, 2026
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
110-300-0210(1)(2) Licensor observed child files and observed that 4 child files did not have proof of vaccination or acquired immunity for the vaccine-preventable disease, required under RCW 43.216.690 and chapter 246-105 WAC
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
110-300-0260(1)(a) Licensor observed two packages of baby wipes labeled keep out of reach of children on a short shelf in the toddler bathroom accessible to children.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
110-300146(1)(a)(b) Licensor measured woodchips under climbing swings and play equipment and observed that the playground woodchips were 7 inches deep and not the required minimum of 9 inches deep.
Transportation and off-site activity policy
WAC 110-300-0480(2) · Serious
110-300-0480(2) Provider stated they provide transportation and do not have a.) the health history, emergency information, or emergency medical authorization forms accessible for the children being transported.
Sep 2025 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · September 25, 2025
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(3)(f) / 110-300-0165(3)(g) / 110-300-0165(5)(a) · Short Term
2c) Licensor observed two cords (a/c cord and light device cord) in preschool room that were accessible to children and capable of forming a loop 3f) Block shelf in toddler room was not secured to wall and capable of tipping 3g) Wall behind toddler bathroom had hole in wall that had chipping paint that was accessible to children 5a) Two outlets in preschool room were not tamper resistant and accessible to children
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) / 110-300-0166(3)(b) · Serious
3a) Preschool emergency exit door was locked from inside with deadbolt and did not automatically unlock with handle was turned. 3b) Toddler bathroom and preschool bathroom lock and Provider does not have an unlocking device readily available
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
1) Small triangle climber had 26" of fall zone from bottom of slide to border that was containing woodchips (6 ft of fallzones required) 1ab) Four climbers on playground had woodchips surrounding them that were not 9 inches deep (7 inches and 8 inches deep).
WAC 110-300-0455(3) · Long Term
Provider has not been keeping daily staff attendance records for each classroom that documented a) name of each staff b) number of children in each classroom c) child-to-staff ratios e) start and end times of assigned staff
Sep 2023 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · September 22, 2023
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
Doors were observed to be lefft locked from the inside.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
Toilet plunger was observed in toddler bathroom accessible to children. Toilet brush was also observed in this area, inside of mirror on top of sink space.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
Playground, slides, and climbing equipment, do not have woodchips of at least 9 inches deep.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
Cubbies in toddler space located near calm down area were observed to be unstable and a tipping hazard. Items located above calmdown area were observed heavy and not secured, causing a tipping hazard. A loose cord was observed from a radio connection in toddler room. Another loose cord was observed in preschool room that was observed leading to the ac unit. Plastic bags were observed in preschool bathroom inside of an unlocked cabinet accessible to children. Some paint was observed to be chipping in toddler bathroom space as well as various holes on the walls. Red light in toddler bathroom was obsered to not be shatter-resistant. Outlets in bathroom close to sink area were observed to be GFCI, but not tamper-resistant.
Jan 2022 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · January 13, 2022
WAC 110-300-0106(5) / 110-300-0106(6) / 110-300-0106(7) / 110-300-0106(9) · Short Term
staff needs to Prevention of exposure to blood & body fluids Asst Teacher needs to show proof of current First Aid and Emergency Preparedness; Lead teacher needs to show proof of current Safe Sleep Director & lead teacher need to show proof of completion of Medication Management, Families experiencing Homelessness, Shaken baby syndrome/Abuse Head Trauma, Emergency Preparedness, Mandated Reporter & Food Handler Card
A day here
Not published
Details
- Address
- 1106 W Meeker St
- License
- PL-4189, active
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Level 3
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All checked September 2026.
State record
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Details
- Address, License, Quality program — data.wa.gov