Edmonds Kindercare
7330 196TH STREET SW, LYNNWOOD, WA 98036Childery 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 131
- 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 Building & Premises Safety (1), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Sep 30, 20253 Findings3 Important
- An Early Learning Provider Must: (B) Be Able to Hear When Doors in the Immediate Area Are Opened to Prevent Children From Leaving Unsupervised;110-300-0345(5)
0345(5)(b): multiple doors did not have working chimes/bells to alert when the door is opened.
- 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)
0146(1)(a)(b): at time of visit, there was insufficient ground cover under slides. Wood chip depth measured 3 inches and less on various playgrounds. Sufficient wood chips are on playgrounds; wood chips need to be spread out and maintained to ensure depth of at least 9 inches under and arounds slides and climbing structures.
- 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)
0260(1)(a): disinfectant bottles were stored in unlocked cupboards making them accessible to children.
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