Alki Beach Academy
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Washington's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Washington caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:7, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a Child Development Associate (CDA). Teachers must complete 10 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 127
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (3), Medication Administration (3), and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 11 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Feb 7, 202511 Findings11 Important
- Playground Equipment and Surfacing Used by an Early Learning Provider Must Comply with Applicable CPSC Guidelines, As…110-300-0106(12)
Playground equipment and surfacing used by an early learning provider must comply with applicable CPSC guidelines, as now and hereafter amended including, but n…
- An Early Learning Provider Must Take Steps to Prevent Hazards to Children Including110-300-0146(1)
An early learning provider must take steps to prevent hazards to children including, but not limited to: (c) Making inaccessible to children straps, strings, co…
- An Early Learning Provider Must Take Measures Intended to Prevent Other Hazards to Children in Care in Early Learning…110-300-0165(2)
An early learning provider must take measures intended to prevent other hazards to children in care in early learning program space including, but not limited t…
- An Early Learning Provider Must Obtain Written Instructions (The Individual Care Plan) From the Child's Health Care…110-300-0165(2)
An early learning provider must obtain written instructions (the individual care plan) from the child's health care provider and parent or guardian when caring…
- An Early Learning Provider Must Arrange with the Parents or Guardians of a Child in Care to Ensure the Early Learning…110-300-0186(1)
An early learning provider must arrange with the parents or guardians of a child in care to ensure the early learning program has the necessary medication, trai…
- For All Foods Offered by the Provider or Given to an Enrolled Child by a Parent or Guardian110-300-0186(1)
For all foods offered by the provider or given to an enrolled child by a parent or guardian, the provider must: (a) Provide appropriate refrigeration to preserv…
- This Section of the Inspection Report Lists Non-compliances Found During Any Licensing Inspection110-300-0197(3)
This section of the Inspection Report lists non-compliances found during any licensing inspection. Information from this section will be reported to Child Care…
- An Early Learning Provider Must Administer Medication to Children in Care as Follows: (I) Prescription Medication110-300-0215(3)
An early learning provider must administer medication to children in care as follows: (i) Prescription medication. Prescription medication must only be given to…
- This Section of the Inspection Report Lists Non-compliances Found During Any Licensing Inspection110-300-0215(3)
This section of the Inspection Report lists non-compliances found during any licensing inspection. Information from this section will be reported to Child Care…
- An Early Learning Provider Must Ensure All Poisonous or Dangerous Substances Including110-300-0215(3)
An early learning provider must ensure all poisonous or dangerous substances including, but not limited to fuels, solvents, oils, laundry, dishwasher, other det…
- Early Learning Providers Who Prepare or Serve Food to Children at an Early Learning Program Must Obtain a Current Food…Serious: 110-300-0106(12)
Early learning providers who prepare or serve food to children at an early learning program must obtain a current food worker card prior to preparing or serving…