Childrens Academy of Kirkland Llc
8525 120TH AVE NE SUITE 100, KIRKLAND, WA 98033Childery 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.5 / 5
- 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. Process quality reflects NAEYC accreditation. 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.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)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
- 147
- 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 (1), Children's Records & Files (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Sep 3, 20253 Findings3 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)
One child's immunization record was over 12 months old. Risk
- An Early Learning Provider Must Practice and Record Emergency Drills with Staff and Children as Follows: (A) Fire and Evacuation Drill Once Each Calendar Month;110-300-0470(4)
It was observed that the program missed a fire drill.
- An Early Learning Provider Must Take Steps to Prevent Hazards to Children Including, but Not Limited To: (B) Eliminating and Not Using in the Licensed Space, Pu…Serious: 110-300-0165(2)
It was observed in multiple classrooms that the window blind cords were not secured by tensioners. The program is already working on replacing the window blinds. Risk
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