Birch Tree Academy - Bothell
9724 THORSK ST., BOTHELL, WA 98011Childery Rating: 5/5
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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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 156
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:7 14 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 Hazardous Materials Handling (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Dec 3, 20257 Findings7 Important
- (1) On or Before Their Children's First Day of Attending an Early Learning Program, the Parents or Guardians of Enrolled Children Must Give to Early Learning Pr…110-300-0210(1)
It was observed that one child's immunization was dated more than 12 months ago.
- 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…Serious: 110-300-0106(12)
It was observed that VV and AM did not have current food handler's cards.
- This Section of the Inspection Report Lists Non-compliances Found During Any Licensing Inspection. Information From This Section Will Be Reported to Child Care…Serious: 110-300-0165(2)
It was observed in two rooms that the window blind cords were broken off from their tensioners.
- To Ensure a Safe Exit From the Premises During an Emergency, Early Learning Providers Must Comply with the Following Requirements: (C) Exit Doors Must Not Be Pa…Serious: 110-300-0166(3)
In a PreK room, chairs were stacked to block the emergency exit.
- 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…Serious: 110-300-0186(1)
Page 3 of 5 Non-Compliances: This section of the Inspection Report lists non-compliances found during any licensing inspection. Information from this section will be reported to Child Care Check and can be used to determine current and future licensing and enforcement actions. It was observed that allergy plans did not always list approved substitute foods.
- Medication Administration. An Early Learning Provider Must Not Give Medication to Any Child Without Written and Signed Consent From That Child's Parent or Guard…Serious: 110-300-0215(3)
It was observed that the medication authorization for diaper creams and other non-medical items were not specific and were not always re-authorized annually.
- This Section of the Inspection Report Lists Non-compliances Found During Any Licensing Inspection. Information From This Section Will Be Reported to Child Care…Serious: 110-300-0260(5)
In a PreK bathroom, a plunger was observed.
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