Horizon Learning Center
4515 INTELCO LOOP SE, LACEY, WA 98503Childery 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 Level 4 (out of 5). 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 4 (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
- 148
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (2). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jul 28, 20252 Findings2 Important
- 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(3)
0165(2)(d): Licensor observed plastic bag in Preschool 2 and toddler 1 to be accessible to children. 0165(3)(g): Licensor observed flaking paint in Pre-K, PS 1, PS 2, Toddler 3, Toddler 1 and Infant 2 that is accessible to children. There are bad flaking and large chips next to back windows in the PS 1 and Infant 2. Licensor also observed floor transition piece between carpet and linoleum in Toddler 3 not glued down and posing a tripping risk to children.
- 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)
0165(2)(d): Licensor observed plastic bag in Preschool 2 and toddler 1 to be accessible to children. 0165(3)(g): Licensor observed flaking paint in Pre-K, PS 1, PS 2, Toddler 3, Toddler 1 and Infant 2 that is accessible to children. There are bad flaking and large chips next to back windows in the PS 1 and Infant 2. Licensor also observed floor transition piece between carpet and linoleum in Toddler 3 not glued down and posing a tripping risk to children. Risk
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