La Petite Academy, Inc.
11440 NE 116TH ST, KIRKLAND, WA 98034Childery 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.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.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an Early Achievers rating of Level 3 (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 3 (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
- 118
- 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 Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), Children's Records & Files (1), and Hazardous Materials Handling (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jul 17, 20254 Findings4 Important
- (1) On or Before Their Children's First Day of Attending an Early Learning Program, the Parents or Guardians of Enrolled Children Must Give to Early Learning Pr…110-300-0210(1)
Not all children's immunization records were medically verified and within the last 12 months. Risk
- An Early Learning Provider Must Supervise Children in Care By: (A) Scanning the Environment Looking and Listening for Both Verbal and Nonverbal Cues to Anticipa…110-300-0345(3)
During the inspection, this licensor observed two school age children leave the playground, walk inside to their classroom, and walk back to the playground with a ball. A staff person was not with them to supervise them. Risk
- An Early Learning Provider Must Practice and Record Emergency Drills with Staff and Children as Follows: (D) Drills Must Be Recorded on a Department Form and In…110-300-0470(4)
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. Program reported that they have not done disaster and fire drills in the last few months. Program could not locate department fire drill log for 2025.
- 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)
In the school age room, contact lens solution was located on a low shelf, accessible to children. Risk
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