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Wallingford Child Care Center

At a glance

  • Medium center, licensed for 58 children.

What to know

License: 1 month to 6 years (state).

The license is the range the state allows. It does not say which ages have openings.

What the state has found

Someone reported concerns to the state, and it found all 6 valid, most recently in August 2026. The state also cited rules at all 6 of its licensing inspections since June 2023.

One citation, in December 2023, was at the state’s highest risk level, Immediate: Food allergies and special dietary needs.

See each inspection and complaint

Complaints the state found valid

  • Received Jul 10, 2026Valid complaintresolved Aug 24, 2026
    • “Intake 6102825, Child found shears during outdoor playtime. Intake 6102824 Red Bull drink accessible to child during outside playtime.,Intake 6102825, Child found shears during outdoor playtime. Intake 6102824 Red Bull drink accessible to child during outside playtime.,A secure place for staff to store their items.”

      The state’s description of the complaint

    The state’s report (PDF)
  • Received Apr 20, 2026Valid complaintresolved Jun 15, 2026
  • Received Mar 31, 2026Valid complaintresolved May 19, 2026
    • “Concern reported that infant feeding schedule was not followed”

      The state’s description of the complaint

    The state’s report (PDF)
  • Received Feb 27, 2025Valid complaintresolved Dec 17, 2025
    • “Following Food Plan”

      The state’s description of the complaint

    The state’s report (PDF)
  • Received Jun 17, 2025Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Oct 7, 2025
    • Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of childrenSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Numerous teacher reports of a staff member hitting a child on the leg and using inappropriate discipline with children. A teacher reported that she saw the child being hit on the leg. More than one teacher reported that they were in the room and heard the child being hit and the staff member stating she should not have done that.”

        WAC 110-300-0331(1)

  • Received Jun 7, 2023Valid complaint, 2 rules citedresolved Dec 7, 2023
    • Food allergies and special dietary needsImmediate. Fix immediately or by the next business day. The licensor rechecks on site within 5. Serious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “(2) The Director reported that the they the last time the Health Care plan was udated with the parent, was in 2022. The Director was unaware that the food allergy plan, was incomplete or outdated. The Director reported that staff are trained by looking at the food plan in the classroom trusting that they have. The Director reported that they do not have a system for documenting who had the training by the parent or in house training, (3) The Director reported that they did not give medication or call 911 as the parent was called to pick up the child and was running late when the child was experiencing an allergy reaction to milk.”

        WAC 110-300-0186(3), WAC 110-300-0186(2) · Immediate risk

Of the 207 Seattle-area centers licensed for 41 to 70 children, 163 (79%) have no valid complaint in the last three years; 1 (fewer than 1%) have five or more, as this center does.

How all 207 similar-size centers compare

Of the 207 Seattle-area centers licensed for 41 to 70 children, how many valid complaints each had in the last three years:

  • None79%
  • Fewer than 521%
  • 5 or moreunder 1%This center

Licensing inspections

  • Sep 17, 20261 citation
    • Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “teachers MG and MJ have expired food permit.”

        WAC 110-300-0106(12)

  • Jan 15, 20261 citation
    • Outdoor early learning program spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “The emergency exit gate leading out of the licensed outdoor space is not self-closing.”

        WAC 110-300-0145(11)

  • Oct 29, 20242 citations
    • Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “Janitor storage area in pre-k classroom needs to have a method to prevent child access.”

        WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)

    • Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
      • “The plastic floor mat in 3-4yr.old classroom is in poor condition, needs to be removed or replaced.”

        WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g)

  • Nov 21, 20231 citation
    • Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “some staff need to update food handler permit 2 staff need to complete 30 hrs. childcare basics trainings. 1 staff is currently enrolled as of 11/22/23 and 1 staff is currently out on work related injury. 2 staff need to complete the child abuse/neglect training. 2 staff need to complete the safe sleep training.”

        WAC 110-300-0106(12), WAC 110-300-0106(4)

  • Jun 23, 20231 citation
    • Food allergies and special dietary needsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “During a Health & Safety Recheck onsite visit, the Serious Violation has not been corrected within 5 business days. Children's Individual Care Plans are still missing information or have not been updated annually. 1 updated Health Care Plan was missing substitution for food allergy. 1 child's file with an food intolerance to soy, was still missing information. 3 children's Individual Health Care Plans, have not been updated annually.”

        WAC 110-300-0186(1)

  • Jun 15, 20231 citation
    • Food allergies and special dietary needsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
      • “5 files of children with food allergies were viewed. Not all health plans were complete. Some health plans did not have boxes checked for the food allergies. Signatures were missing for the Doctor and the Parent on some health plan forms. The Director or previous Director, did not sign any of the health plan forms. One health plan, form did not have the medication expiration date. 2 health plan forms said gluten free but did not say what foods to substitute or foods to avoid giving to the children. The Director stated the Gluten Free, means wheat. One food allergy plans said milk only, but the Director reported that all dairy products for that child are not given to them as verbally updated by the parent. One food allergy form said eggs, but did not indicate what form of eggs and what not to feed the child. Director said all forms of eggs to include eggs in baked goods. One food allergy form, had boxes unchecked to indicate the symptoms. A child with a food indolence to soy, had incomplete information and does not say why this child cant have soy or what to substitute for soy or what foods to avoid, records are from 2021. Another child with a soy allergy, did not have plans for food substitution or foods to avoid feeding the child.”

        WAC 110-300-0186(1)

Fewer than 20 Seattle-area centers have had 6 licensing inspections, so there is no comparison yet.

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
September 17, 2026
On file
6 visits since June 2023 — all of them cited findings · 6 complaint investigations
Most serious
Immediate — (2) The Director reported that the they the last time the Health Care plan was udated with the parent, was in 2022. The Director was unaware that the food allergy plan, was incomplete or outdated. The Director reported that staff are trained by looking at the food plan in the classroom trusting that they have. The Director reported that they do not have a system for documenting who had the training by the parent or in house training, (3) The Director reported that they did not give medication or call 911 as the parent was called to pick up the child and was running late when the child was experiencing an allergy reaction to milk. · June 14, 2023

Washington DCYF publishes each citation in the licensor’s own words, with a risk level.

Sep 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · September 17, 2026

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

teachers MG and MJ have expired food permit.

Report (PDF)

Jul 2026 Complaint 3 valid issues

Complaint · Received July 10, 2026 · Resolved August 24, 2026

“Intake 6102825, Child found shears during outdoor playtime. Intake 6102824 Red Bull drink accessible to child during outside playtime.,Intake 6102825, Child found shears during outdoor playtime. Intake 6102824 Red Bull drink accessible to child during outside playtime.,A secure place for staff to store their items.”

The state’s description of the complaint

The state’s report (PDF)

Apr 2026 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · Received April 20, 2026 · Resolved June 15, 2026

The state’s report (PDF)

Mar 2026 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · Received March 31, 2026 · Resolved May 19, 2026

“Concern reported that infant feeding schedule was not followed”

The state’s description of the complaint

The state’s report (PDF)

Jan 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · January 15, 2026

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term

The emergency exit gate leading out of the licensed outdoor space is not self-closing.

Report (PDF)

Jun 2025 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · Received June 17, 2025 · Resolved October 7, 2025

Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children

WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious

Numerous teacher reports of a staff member hitting a child on the leg and using inappropriate discipline with children. A teacher reported that she saw the child being hit on the leg. More than one teacher reported that they were in the room and heard the child being hit and the staff member stating she should not have done that.

Report (PDF)

Feb 2025 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · Received February 27, 2025 · Resolved December 17, 2025

“Following Food Plan”

The state’s description of the complaint

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’s report (PDF)

Oct 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · October 29, 2024

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term

The plastic floor mat in 3-4yr.old classroom is in poor condition, needs to be removed or replaced.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious

Janitor storage area in pre-k classroom needs to have a method to prevent child access.

Report (PDF)

Nov 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · November 21, 2023

Training requirements

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

some staff need to update food handler permit 2 staff need to complete 30 hrs. childcare basics trainings. 1 staff is currently enrolled as of 11/22/23 and 1 staff is currently out on work related injury. 2 staff need to complete the child abuse/neglect training. 2 staff need to complete the safe sleep training.

Report (PDF)

Jun 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · June 23, 2023

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

During a Health & Safety Recheck onsite visit, the Serious Violation has not been corrected within 5 business days. Children's Individual Care Plans are still missing information or have not been updated annually. 1 updated Health Care Plan was missing substitution for food allergy. 1 child's file with an food intolerance to soy, was still missing information. 3 children's Individual Health Care Plans, have not been updated annually.

Report (PDF)

Jun 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · June 15, 2023

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

5 files of children with food allergies were viewed. Not all health plans were complete. Some health plans did not have boxes checked for the food allergies. Signatures were missing for the Doctor and the Parent on some health plan forms. The Director or previous Director, did not sign any of the health plan forms. One health plan, form did not have the medication expiration date. 2 health plan forms said gluten free but did not say what foods to substitute or foods to avoid giving to the children. The Director stated the Gluten Free, means wheat. One food allergy plans said milk only, but the Director reported that all dairy products for that child are not given to them as verbally updated by the parent. One food allergy form said eggs, but did not indicate what form of eggs and what not to feed the child. Director said all forms of eggs to include eggs in baked goods. One food allergy form, had boxes unchecked to indicate the symptoms. A child with a food indolence to soy, had incomplete information and does not say why this child cant have soy or what to substitute for soy or what foods to avoid, records are from 2021. Another child with a soy allergy, did not have plans for food substitution or foods to avoid feeding the child.

Report (PDF)

Jun 2023 Complaint 2 valid issues

Complaint · Received June 7, 2023 · Resolved December 7, 2023

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(3) / 110-300-0186(2) · Immediate / Serious

(2) The Director reported that the they the last time the Health Care plan was udated with the parent, was in 2022. The Director was unaware that the food allergy plan, was incomplete or outdated. The Director reported that staff are trained by looking at the food plan in the classroom trusting that they have. The Director reported that they do not have a system for documenting who had the training by the parent or in house training, (3) The Director reported that they did not give medication or call 911 as the parent was called to pick up the child and was running late when the child was experiencing an allergy reaction to milk.

Report (PDF)

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Details

Phone
(206) 632-3200
Address
2115 N. 42nd St., Seattle, 98103
License
PL-212
Quality program
Early Achievers Level 3+

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State record

From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked November 3, 2026.

Washington’s four risk levels, highest first: Immediate, Serious, Short Term, Long Term. Deadlines from DCYF procedure PRO 10.1.21.

Ages

Age groups as Washington defines them: WAC 110-300-0005 (infant to 11 months, toddler 12 to 29 months, preschool 30 months to 6 years, school age 5 to 12 years).

Details

Medium means the middle half of Seattle-area’s 855 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 41 to 115 children. Small is 6 to 40; large is 116 to 323.

The ages on the license are what the state licenses it to care for, which can be wider than the ages it takes.

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