Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center
5011 BERNIE WHITEBEAR WAY, SEATTLE, WA 98199Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.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.4 / 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 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 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
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 38
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:7 14
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1) and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Sep 4, 20252 Findings2 Important
- A First-aid Kit Must: (B) Be Inaccessible to ChildrenSerious: 110-300-0230(2)
0230(2)(b): At the time of inspection, it was observed that the first aid backpack is stored on floor shelf which is accessible to children. 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)
Page 2 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. 0260(5): At the time of inspection, it was observed that the vacuum machine was behind the eagle classroom door also accessible to children.
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