“Program: Play-based, experiential learning that fosters curiosity, creativity, early academic skills, and social-emotional growth.” resources.finalsite.net, August 2026
At the time of this inspection, licensor observed an electrical water pump/water heater and 4 other various electrical devices accessible to children, plugged into a surge protector located underneath a large aquarium full of water in the licensed cafeteria.· March 23, 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.
Licensing visit · March 23, 2026
WAC 110-300-0165(5)(g) · Serious
At the time of this inspection, licensor observed an electrical water pump/water heater and 4 other various electrical devices accessible to children, plugged into a surge protector located underneath a large aquarium full of water in the licensed cafeteria.
Licensing visit · March 31, 2025
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term
At the time of this inspection, licensor observed electrical cords capable of forming a loop accessible to children in the licensed cafeteria.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
At the time of this inspection, licensor observed water treatment solutions labeled "keep out of the reach of children" stored in an area accessible to chidren next to a large fish tank. Corrected on site
Licensing visit · September 25, 2023
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b) · Serious
At the time of the onsite monitor visit, there were two window shades in the Room 122 Pre-K classroom that had control chains capable of forming a loop at least 8" wide and accessible to children present. At the time of the onsite monitor visit, there were two electrical cords that were at least 2' long, capable of forming a loop around a child's neck, and accessible to children present near the art area in classroom 122 (Pre-K). At the time of the onsite monitor visit, the GFCI outlets in the cafeteria bathroms (boys and girls) were GFCI but not tamper-resistant.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
At the time of the onsite monitor visit, there was a bottle of Poo-pouri present and accessible in the PreK classrooms' shared bathroom. The shared kitchenette between the two pre-k classrooms was also accessible to children present, where 3-step sanitizing bottles were stored and accessible to children.
WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious
At the time of the onsite monitor visit, one subsitute teacher present in a classroom had an expired background check.
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