French American School of Puget Sound
3795 E. MERCER WAY, 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
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 145
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 Hazardous Materials Handling (3) and Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Sep 26, 20254 Findings4 Important
- An Early Learning Provider Must Ensure All Poisonous or Dangerous Substances Including, but Not Limited To, Fuels, Solvents, Oils, Laundry, Dishwasher, Other De…110-300-0260(1)
A cleaning chemical solution stored in a non-original bottle was not clearly labeled with its contents.
- Early Learning Providers Who Prepare or Serve Food to Children at an Early Learning Program Must Obtain a Current Food Worker Card Prior to Preparing or Serving…Serious: 110-300-0106(12)
Food handler permits were expired for some staff members. 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…Serious: 110-300-0165(2)
Circle caps posing a choking hazard were observed in outlets in the classroom with children aged 18 months and older. Risk
- 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 observed accessible to children near the bathroom area in Classroom 103. Risk
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