Trettin Early Learning Center

Center · Seattle · 4515 16th Ave NE

What kind of place is this?

Size 85 children licensed In the middle half for Seattle centers, where the middle half licenses 43–121. Measured across 576 Seattle centers, 2026-08-17.
Established 1968
Approach developmental

In the program’s own words

“We strive to follow a constructivist approach to curriculum. Based on noted Early Childhood philosophers Jean Piaget, Lev Vygotsky, and Maria Montessori, we emphasize developmentally appropriate, child-led, hands-on learning through play.” trettinearlylearning.org, July 2026

Will it fit our family?

Ages served 12 months to 6 years old
Schedule full-day, half-day
Holiday closures Closed on all major holidays and for in-service days

What will it cost us?

Application fee $200

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Early Achievers Level 3+
License status Active

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
March 2, 2026
On file
3 visits since April 2024 — 1 cited nothing · 1 complaint investigation
Fixed?
Washington DCYF does not publish whether a finding was corrected.
Most serious
Serioussome staff need to get food handlers card. some staff need to complete 30hrs. child care basics or get educational exemption. 1 staff needs to complete child abuse neglect training. 1 staff need to complete the emergency prep training. 1 staff need to complete the serving children experiencing homelessness. · April 23, 2024

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.

Mar 2026 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Dec 2025 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · December 11, 2025 · Resolved January 12, 2026

Reported to the state by the program

Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.

The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.

Report (PDF)

Apr 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · April 15, 2025

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(5) / 110-300-0106(7) · Short Term

Some staff need to update BBP training. two staff need to take emergency prep and children experiencing homelessness trainings.

Report (PDF)

Apr 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · April 23, 2024

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(4) · Serious

some staff need to get food handlers card. some staff need to complete 30hrs. child care basics or get educational exemption. 1 staff needs to complete child abuse neglect training. 1 staff need to complete the emergency prep training. 1 staff need to complete the serving children experiencing homelessness.

Report (PDF)

Before you tour

Trettin Early Learning Center hasn’t published

Sick and biting policies.

Ask what changed after the one finding Washington DCYF ranked Serious in April 2024.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed. The rest carry its lower risk levels.

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What kind of place is this

Will it fit our family

Not yet reported: hours, days / week.

Licensing and contact

State record

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