Joyous Town Preschool
Data last updated · May 2026
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
- 59
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Building & Premises Safety (1), and First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Aug 18, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Lead Teachers Are Responsible for Implementing the Center or Family Home Early Learning Program. Lead Teachers Develop and Provide a Nurturing and Responsive Le…110-300-0100(6)
Lead (M.L.) did not have a high school diploma confirmed in MERIT and their dashboard showed them missing hiring requirement. 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…110-300-0100(7)
Assistant (S. T.) did not have a high school diploma confirmed in MERIT and their dashboard showed them missing hiring requirement. Risk
- Prior to Licensing, Exiting Mechanisms on Gates From a Licensed Outdoor Play Area to Unlicensed Space Must Be Equipped with a Self-closing and Self-latching Mec…110-300-0145(11)
The gate was equipped with a sel-closing mechanism but it was not working and did not shut automaticallhy when released from control. Risk
- Family Home Licensees, Center Directors, Assistant Directors, Program Supervisors, Lead Teachers, Assistant Teachers, and Any Other Early Learning Providers Cou…110-300-0230(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. Staff members (W. R., and M.L.). could potentially count in ratio and did not have current pediatric and adult first aid and CPR certification.