Licensed center
University Temple Childrens School
A center, licensed for 52 children. The state cited something at 3 of 5 routine visits (Seattle-area centers: about 2 in 3). One complaint investigation found violations since 2023; 182 of 210 similar-size Seattle-area centers had none. Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
Medium center. Medium means the middle half of Seattle-area’s 859 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 41 to 114 children. Small is 6 to 40; 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 University Temple Childrens School 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
One complaint investigation found violations since February 2023
182: none28: one to four0: five or more
The 210 Seattle-area centers licensed for 41 to 70 children, the size band this one falls in, as of September 26, 2026.
Larger centers have more complaint investigations, so University Temple Childrens School (52 children) is compared with centers its size. Of those 210, 182 have had no complaint investigation that found a violation since February 2023. University Temple Childrens School has had one. The most recent was in October 2023. Nine centers its size have had more.
Routine visits: 3 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
- February 26, 2026
- On file
- 5 visits since January 2024 — 2 cited nothing · 1 complaint investigation
- Fixed?
- Washington DCYF does not publish whether a finding was corrected.
- Most serious
- Serious —
There were some small art materials/objects that posed a risk of choking in the toddler room. (Licensee removed during visit).
· September 27, 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.
Aug 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · August 26, 2025
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term
There are a few exposed/accessible cords in some classrooms that can form a loop around a child's neck.
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(1) · Short Term
Two staff files reviewed did not have current confirmed first-aid/CPR cards.
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(2) · Short Term
First aid kit missing the first aid guide.
Sep 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · September 27, 2024
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) · Serious
There were some small art materials/objects that posed a risk of choking in the toddler room. (Licensee removed during visit).
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
A toilet brush/plunger was accessible to children in a bathroom. (Licensee corrected during visit).
Jan 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · January 23, 2024
WAC 110-300-0106(3) / 110-300-0106(11) / 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(10) · Short Term / Serious
some staff need to complete child care basics training or apply for educational exemption. some staff need to update food handlers card. some staff need to update first-aid/CPR training cards. some staff need to complete BBP training.
Oct 2023 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · October 17, 2023 · Resolved December 12, 2023
Reported to the state by the program
Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.
WAC 110-300-0345(3) · Short Term
WAC 110-300-0345(3) is valid. After conducting the interviews, licensor learned teacher Cindy focused more on one child rather than supervising all the children in care. Child was missing for 5 minutes before staff found the child.
A day here
Not published
Details
- Address
- 5031 University Way NE
- License
- PL-86329, active
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Level 3
- Ownership
- Non-profit
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Sources and dates
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All checked September 2026.
State record
Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote.
Details
- Address, License, Quality program — data.wa.gov
- Ownership — data.seattle.gov