Clowntown Childrens Center
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.4 / 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.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an Early Achievers rating of Level 3. 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
- State Quality Rating
- Early Achievers Level 3 (Max 5) Learn more →
- 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
- 36
- 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 2026, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (5), Medication Administration (2), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 9 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 11, 20269 Findings9 Important
- 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)
- the large TV in the school age room was not anchored and could pose as a falling risk
- To Prevent Injury or Drowning and Ensure the Health and Safety of Children, an Early Learning Provider Must Comply with the Requirements Described in This Secti…Immediate: 110-300-0175(1)
- there was standing water in the playarea - probably 6 inches deep - in the raised sandbox with no barrier around it
- An Early Learning Provider Must Take Steps to Prevent Hazards to Children Including, but Not Limited To: (D) Making Inaccessible to Children Plastic Bags and Ot…Serious: 110-300-0165(2)
- plastic bags were accessible in the diaper changing area - this was corrected during the visit
- 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)
- one exit from the toddler room was partially blocked - this was corrected during the visit
- 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)
- there were two emergent medications that had the individual care plan but no medication form
- 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)
- there was an open bag of ice melt on the porch in the toddler play area - accessible to the children
- Storage Areas and Storage Rooms Must: (A) Be Inaccessible to Children; (B) Have Locking Doors or Other Methods to Prevent Child Access;Serious: 110-300-0260(2)
- there is a storage area outside that was accessible to the children - they had access to broken toys, trash, etc.
- 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)
Page 4 of 6 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. - there were cleaning supplies/equipment on the back porch that are accessible to the children if they are outside
- During Travel to an Off-site Activity, an Early Learning Provider Must: (A) Have the Health History, Appropriate Medication (If Applicable), Emergency Informati…Serious: 110-300-0480(2)
- when walking children to the bus stop - down the street and around the corner - it is an off activity, the staff were not taking a first aid and child emergency info