Kindercare Education Llc
3811 GRANDVIEW ST, GIG HARBOR, WA 98335Childery 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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 103
- 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 Building & Premises Safety (2), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2), and Hazardous Materials Handling (2). Of 8 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jul 24, 20258 Findings1 Critical7 Important
- To Ensure a Safe Exit From the Premises During an Emergency, Early Learning Providers Must Comply with the Following Requirements: (A) Emergency Exit Doors Must…Serious: 110-300-0166(3)
Several emergency exit doors in classrooms were locked. Risk
- Any Individual Hired or Promoted Into a Position Detailed in Subsections (2), (3), and (4) of This Section Who Does Not Have an ECE State Certificate or Equival…110-300-0100(5)
The director does not have 45 college credits in early childhood education. 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…110-300-0200(4)
(4)(b) Staff did not wash hands after assisting children in the bathroom. (5)(b)(d) The children did not wash hands after using the bathroom or when coming inside. Risk
- Early Learning Providers Must Direct, Assist, Teach, and Coach, Children to Wash Their Hands, Using the Steps Listed Above: (A) When Arriving at the Early Learn…110-300-0200(5)
(4)(b) Staff did not wash hands after assisting children in the bathroom. Page 4 of 8 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. (5)(b)(d) The children did not wash hands after using the bathroom or when coming inside. Risk
- An Early Learning Provider May Allow Parents to Bring From Home Filled Bottles Clearly Labeled with the Date and Infant's First and Last Name for Daily Use. Bot…110-300-0280(1)
Several bottles were not labeled with a date.
- 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)
The toddler climber did not have an adequate fall zone. Risk
- 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)
(1)(a) Licensor observed sanitizing bottle and staff member's purse accessible to the children. (2)(a) The storage area on the toddler playground was unlocked. Risk
- Storage Areas and Storage Rooms Must: (A) Be Inaccessible to Children; (B) Have Locking Doors or Other Methods to Prevent Child Access;Serious: 110-300-0260(2)
(1)(a) Licensor observed sanitizing bottle and staff member's purse accessible to the children. (2)(a) The storage area on the toddler playground was unlocked. Risk
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