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17200 120TH AVE SE, RENTON, WA 98058Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.3 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects Washington's licensing baseline. 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)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
- 58
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Hazardous Materials Handling (3). Of 12 total findings, 2 were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 3, 202512 Findings2 Critical10 Important
- An Early Learning Provider Must Ensure All Poisonous or Dangerous Substances Including, but Not Limited to Fuels, Solvents, Oils, Laundry, Dishwasher, Other Det…Serious: 110-300-0260(1)
- During the time of inspection, licensor observed a toliet plunger in several classrooms, accessible to children. - Bleach/disinfectant solutions found in child accessible locations in several classrooms. Will need to placed in location that children of that age group cannot reach. Risk
- Saws, Power Tools, Lawn Mowers, Toilet Plungers, Toilet Brushes, and Other Maintenance and Janitorial Equipment Must Be Inaccessible to Children.Serious: 110-300-0260(5)
- During the time of inspection, licensor observed a toliet plunger in several classrooms, accessible to children. - Bleach/disinfectant solutions found in child accessible locations in several classrooms. Will need to placed in location that children of that age group cannot reach. Risk
- Early Learning Providers Who Directly Care for Children Must Complete the Prevention of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids Training That Meets Washington State D…110-300-0106(10)
- All staff memebers listed in MERIT have have either expired Blood Borne Pathogen training or have not completed it. All staff will need to take or renew their Blood Borne Pathogen training and update in MERIT. - CPR/First aid for several staff members have expired. All staff have to be updated with this training, uploaded in MERIT and have training cerificate on file for licensing review. - All staff memebers listed in MERIT have have either expired Safe Sleep training or have not completed it. All staff will need to take or renew Safe Sleep training and update in MERIT. Risk
- Family Home Licensees, Center Directors, Assistant Directors, Program Supervisors, Lead Teachers, Assistant Teachers, and Any Other Early Learning Providers Cou…110-300-0106(11)
- All staff memebers listed in MERIT have have either expired Blood Borne Pathogen training or have not completed it. All staff will need to take or renew their Blood Borne Pathogen training and update in MERIT. - CPR/First aid for several staff members have expired. All staff have to be updated with this training, uploaded in MERIT and have training cerificate on file for licensing review. - All staff memebers listed in MERIT have have either expired Safe Sleep training or have not completed it. All staff will need to take or renew Safe Sleep training and update in MERIT. Risk
- License Applicants and Early Learning Providers Licensed to Care for Infants Must Complete the Safe Sleep Training as Approved or Offered by the Department. Thi…110-300-0106(8)
- All staff memebers listed in MERIT have have either expired Blood Borne Pathogen training or have not completed it. All staff will need to take or renew their Blood Borne Pathogen training and update in MERIT. - CPR/First aid for several staff members have expired. All staff have to be updated with this training, uploaded in MERIT and have training cerificate on file for licensing review. Page 3 of 9 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. - All staff memebers listed in MERIT have have either expired Safe Sleep training or have not completed it. All staff will need to take or renew Safe Sleep training and update in MERIT. Risk
- 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…110-300-0165(3)
Page 4 of 9 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. - In the outdoor licensed space, there is a wheel/tire anchored in the ground that has a piece of broken metal with sharp edges that can caused severe cuts. - In the school-age room, ther are two furniture peices used in the dramatic play/kitchen area, the sink and pantry shelf has splintered corner and loose piece, will need to be replaced or removed. - Water temperature for the handwashing sink in the Waddler classroom was taken by licensing staff, temp mearsured at 130.2 degrees. Temp must be 120 degrees or less Risk
- (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)
Several child files observed are missing immunization records, child specified with staff present to keep childs name confidential. Risk
- Each Child's Health Record and the Information Described in Subsection (2)(a) Through (E) of This Section Must Be Available to Staff for Medical Administration…110-300-0460(3)
Several child files missing date entered, one missing dental information. Child specified to director to keep child information confidential. Page 7 of 9 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.
- Playground Equipment and Surfacing Used by an Early Learning Provider Must Comply with Applicable CPSC Guidelines, as Now and Hereafter Amended Including, but N…Serious: 110-300-0146(1)
There are several areas of climbing equipment that does not have sufficent ground cover or any ground cover: - Little Tikes climbing structure is placed directly on the ground without, hard surface - Metal tunnel with bars, metal helicopter (not sturdy), and little tikes minature climbing structure, does not have any ground cover. - Main play structure with swings and slide will need to have ground cover (wood chips) added to cover hard surface. Risk
- To Ensure a Safe Environment for Children in Care, an Early Learning Provider Must Comply with the Following Fire Safety Requirements: (B) Furnaces and Other He…Serious: 110-300-0170(3)
- Heater barrier in the school-age room is partially opened leaving heater accessible to children - Candle that was previously burned, will need to be removed Risk
- To Ensure a Safe Environment for Children in Care, an Early Learning Provider Must Comply with the Following Fire Safety Requirements: (D) Open Flame Devices, C…Serious: 110-300-0170(3)
Page 5 of 9 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. - Heater barrier in the school-age room is partially opened leaving heater accessible to children - Candle that was previously burned, will need to be removed Risk
- Food Prepared and Served From an Early Learning Program Must Not Be Tampered with or Spoiled.Serious: 110-300-0196(1)
During the time of inspection, licensor observed dinner rolls with mold in the kitchen. Rolls removed while licensor was onsite. Risk
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