“At Young Minds Development Academy, we follow the Creative Curriculum, a comprehensive, state-approved program built on the belief that learning happens best when children are genuinely engaged and supported in their development.” ymdaseattle.com, August 2026
Washington DCYF cited something at 4 of the 4 visits below. Across Seattle centers it cites something at about 67% of visits. Each state decides what gets written up, so this compares Seattle with Seattle and never with another state.
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Licensor observed broom & dustpan in the upstairs preschool classroom accessible to children.· February 3, 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 · February 3, 2026
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious
Licensor observed broom & dustpan in the upstairs preschool classroom accessible to children.
Licensing visit · January 22, 2025
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
The following staff missing bloodborne pathogens training: J.O., S.J., Messiah, and Kiana The following staff missing CPR/First AID training: Semaji, J.M., and Kiana The following staff missing food handlers: Jayda, S.J., M.K. The following missing TB test: Kevin, J.M. Safe Sleep: Jayda and Olga Childcare basics: Jayda, Semaji, and Jasmine
Individual employees are shown by initials. The state’s report, linked above, names them in full.
Licensing visit · January 30, 2024
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious
medication authorization forms are missing expiration dates and are outdated.
Complaint · January 23, 2024 · Resolved March 28, 2024
The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.
Licensing visit · April 11, 2023
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
child with epipen needs updated medical authorization form and epipen expired 08/27/2022
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious
Epipen medication needs to authorization form and new epipen
Cost, hours and late pickup, a typical day, sick and biting policies.
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