Licensed center
White River Children's Academy
A center, licensed for 104 children. Two complaint investigations found violations since 2023; 150 of 203 similar-size Seattle-area centers had none.
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
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What the state has found
Two complaint investigations found violations since February 2023
150: none52: one to four1: five or more
The 203 Seattle-area centers licensed for 71 to 114 children, the size band this one falls in, as of September 26, 2026.
Larger centers have more complaint investigations, so White River Children's Academy (104 children) is compared with centers its size. Of those 203, 150 have had no complaint investigation that found a violation since February 2023. White River Children's Academy has had two. The most recent was in July 2025. Six centers its size have had more.
Routine visits: 2 of 3 cited something
Across Seattle-area centers, the state cites something at about 2 in 3 routine visits (1,966 visits). Three visits are too few to read as a pattern.
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked September 26, 2026.
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State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- April 28, 2026
- On file
- 3 visits since April 2024 — 1 cited nothing · 2 complaint investigations
- Fixed?
- Washington DCYF does not publish whether a finding was corrected.
- Most serious
- Serious —
During the course of the complaint assessment, Licensor Champney determined that there was sufficient information to conclude that a licensing violation more likely than not occurred. Based on information gathered from the center director, teaching staff, and the referent, it was determined that the child care staff failed to report the incident to the department after being informed that the child had sought medical attention. The medical evaluation confirmed that the child sustained a fracture of the talus bone in the foot, which required the application of a cast. Although the incident occurred on July 3 the report was submitted by the referent on July 5.
· July 11, 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.
Jul 2025 Complaint 2 valid issues
Complaint · July 5, 2025 · Resolved September 22, 2025
Duty to protect children and report incidents
WAC 110-300-0475(2) · Serious
During the course of the complaint assessment, Licensor Champney determined that there was sufficient information to conclude that a licensing violation more likely than not occurred. Based on information gathered from the center director, teaching staff, and the referent, it was determined that the child care staff failed to report the incident to the department after being informed that the child had sought medical attention. The medical evaluation confirmed that the child sustained a fracture of the talus bone in the foot, which required the application of a cast. Although the incident occurred on July 3 the report was submitted by the referent on July 5.
May 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · May 7, 2025
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) · Serious
A prescription epi pen was expired in the discovery preschool room.
Jan 2025 Complaint 1 valid issue
Complaint · January 29, 2025 · Resolved April 2, 2025
Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children
WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious
During the course of the complaint investigation, Licensor Smith concluded that there was enough evidence collected during interviews with staff that a violation had occurred. Licensor observed the poster that was removed from the classroom and the staff incident reports. The nature and content of the poster was determined to be a "put down" to the children in care.
Apr 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · April 26, 2024
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) / 110-300-0186(2) · Serious
(1, 2) Licensor observed no individual care plan in place with the child's medication. Licensor observed a child with a food allergy did not have an Epi-pen on site. Medication training by the parent was not provided to staff to properly manage a child's food allergies.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(5)(g) · Serious
Licensor observed plastic bags accessible to children. 0165 (3f) Licensor observed a microwave stored on top of a mini fridge not safely secured posing a risk of falling. 0165 (5e) Licensor observed a power strip accessible to children. 0165 (5f) Licensor observed an extension cord used as a main power source accessible to children. 0165 (5g) Licensor observed an extension cord plugged near a water source (water dispenser and fish tank) accessible to children.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
Licensor observed janitorial equipment (broom and dust pan) stored in the child care space accessible to children.
A day here
Not published
Details
- Address
- 2501 Warner Ave
- License
- PL-78068, active
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Level 5
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Details
- Website — whiteriverchildrensacademy.com
- Address, License, Quality program — data.wa.gov