Tlc Montessori

Center · Sammamish · 21512 NE 16th St

What kind of place is this?

Size 135 children licensed Larger than the middle half of Seattle centers, where the middle half licenses 43–121. Measured across 576 Seattle centers, 2026-08-17.
Approach montessori

In the program’s own words

“TLC's cultural studies, in conjunction with Montessori materials, are designed to awaken a sense of curiosity and excitement in each child.” tlcmontessori.net, August 2026

Will it fit our family?

Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.

What will it cost us?

Application fee $300

What Shortlist has verified

License status Active

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
December 9, 2025
On file
3 visits since April 2024 — all of them cited findings
Fixed?
Washington DCYF does not publish whether a finding was corrected.
Most serious
SeriousMedical forms are missing side effects of medication. · December 9, 2025

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.

Dec 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · December 9, 2025

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious

Medical forms are missing side effects of medication.

Report (PDF)

Feb 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · February 21, 2025

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

Zip lock bags and garbage bags under the sink accessible to children in classrooms 201, 202, and 203.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious

Child AS has Benadryl and Epi-pen- missing medical form. Child MJ has Bendaryl and Epi-pen and no medical form.

Report (PDF)

Apr 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · April 5, 2024

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

Child AS doesn't have individual care plan for his food allergies.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

Plastic bags accessible to children in classrooms 202 and 203.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) / 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious

(3)(a)One of two exit doors in classrooms 201, 202, and 203 locked. 0166 (3)(c) Playground exit door stuck in a closed position.

Report (PDF)

Before you tour

Tlc Montessori hasn’t published

Hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.

Ask what changed after the six findings Washington DCYF ranked Serious, most recently in December 2025.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed.

Sources and dates

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What kind of place is this

Not yet reported: established.

Licensing and contact

State record

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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