Country Village Day School
9423 SE 36TH ST, MERCER ISLAND, WA 98040Childery 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
- 119
- 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 Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 6 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Aug 27, 20256 Findings6 Important
- License Applicants, Center Directors, Assistant Directors, Program Supervisors, Lead Teachers, Assistant Teachers, and Aides Must Complete the Child Care Basics…110-300-0106(3)
15+ employees were missing documentation/record of completed child care basic training. Risk
- This Section of the Inspection Report Lists Non-compliances Found During Any Licensing Inspection. Information From This Section Will Be Reported to Child Care…110-300-0165(4)
Water temperature in multiple sinks across the building was recorded at 123.3°F, exceeding the maximum allowed. Risk
- An Early Learning Provider Must Arrange for a Fire Safety Inspection Annually. A Provider Must Arrange a Fire Safety Inspection with a Local Government Agency.…110-300-0170(2)
A copy of the fire inspection report was not available for review. Risk
- 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 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. One child's individula care plan was not signed by the health care provider. One child had an expired individual care plan. One child with a documented allergy had no individual care plan and medication authorization. Risk
- 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…Serious: 110-300-0186(2)
One child with a documented allergy had no medication or documentation on file prior to attending school. One child’s EpiPen was missing, although it was listed in the individual care plan issued by the doctor. One child had medication and documentation that were expired. Risk
- An Early Learning Provider Must Administer Medication to Children in Care as Follows: (I) Prescription Medication. Prescription Medication Must Only Be Given To…Serious: 110-300-0215(3)
One child had medication without a prescription label/sticker. 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.
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