Kindercare Learning Center 301696
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.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
- 139
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (8) and Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (2). Of 10 total findings, 6 were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jul 21, 202510 Findings6 Critical4 Important
- Early Learning Providers Must Complete the Emergency Preparedness Training as Approved or Offered by the Department (Applicable to the Early Learning Program Wh…110-300-0106(5)
0106(1) include subsection 4,5,6,7,8,10, & 11 one teacher did not have a cleared background multiple teachers in classrooms, were unsupervised and did not have Basic training, 1st aid/CPR, BBP, Food Handler's TB test or current Safe Sleep Risk
- Early Learning Providers Must Complete the Serving Children Experiencing Homelessness Training as Approved or Offered by the Department According to Subsection…110-300-0106(7)
0106(1) include subsection 4,5,6,7,8,10, & 11 one teacher did not have a cleared background multiple teachers in classrooms, were unsupervised and did not have Basic training, 1st aid/CPR, BBP, Food Handler's TB test or current Safe Sleep Risk
- Family Home Licensees, Center Directors, Assistant Directors, Program Supervisors, and Lead Teachers Must Complete the Medication Management and Administration…110-300-0106(9)
0106(1) include subsection 4,5,6,7,8,10, & 11 one teacher did not have a cleared background multiple teachers in classrooms, were unsupervised and did not have Basic training, 1st aid/CPR, BBP, Food Handler's TB test or current Safe Sleep Risk
- Early Learning Providers and Household Members in a Family Home Early Learning Program Must Complete and Pass a Department Background Check, Pursuant to Chapter…Serious: 110-300-0105(2)
0105(2) staff in Toddler A class does not have a cleared background Risk
- 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)
0106(1) include subsection 4,5,6,7,8,10, & 11 one teacher did not have a cleared background multiple teachers in classrooms, were unsupervised and did not have Basic training, 1st aid/CPR, BBP, Food Handler's TB test or current Safe Sleep Risk
- Early Learning Providers Must Complete the Recognizing and Reporting Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Training as Approved or Offered by the Dep…Serious: 110-300-0106(4)
0106(1) include subsection 4,5,6,7,8,10, & 11 one teacher did not have a cleared background multiple teachers in classrooms, were unsupervised and did not have Basic training, 1st aid/CPR, BBP, Food Handler's TB test or current Safe Sleep Risk
- Early Learning Providers Who Directly Care for Children Must Complete the Prevention of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids Training That Meets Washington State D…110-300-0106(10)
0106(1) include subsection 4,5,6,7,8,10, & 11 one teacher did not have a cleared background Page 4 of 9 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. multiple teachers in classrooms, were unsupervised and did not have Basic training, 1st aid/CPR, BBP, Food Handler's TB test or current Safe Sleep Risk
- Early Learning Providers Licensed to Care for Infants Must Complete the Prevention and Identifying Shaken Baby Syndrome/abuse Head Trauma Training as Approved O…110-300-0106(6)
0106(1) include subsection 4,5,6,7,8,10, & 11 one teacher did not have a cleared background multiple teachers in classrooms, were unsupervised and did not have Basic training, 1st aid/CPR, BBP, Food Handler's TB test or current Safe Sleep 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)
0200(4) licensor did not observed teacher wash her hands between different children 0200(5) licensor did not observe teacher wash infants hands after diapering 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)
0200(4) licensor did not observed teacher wash her hands between different children Page 6 of 9 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. 0200(5) licensor did not observe teacher wash infants hands after diapering