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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.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. 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
- 126
- 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) and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Nov 20, 20253 Findings3 Important
- An Early Learning Provider Must Take Measures Intended to Prevent Other Hazards to Children in Care in Early Learning Program Space Including, but Not Limited T…110-300-0165(3)
1. Outside door frames, walls in the outdoor play area and a wall inside a classroom has chipping paint.
- This Section of the Inspection Report Lists Non-compliances Found During Any Licensing Inspection. Information From This Section Will Be Reported to Child Care…110-300-0241(6)
1. Diaper changing stations have not been cleaned/sanitized underneath the diaper changing mats in the Pre School Rm #1, T1, T2 Rooms.
- Each Child's Health Record and the Information Described in Subsection (2)(a) Through (E) of This Section Must Be Available to Staff for Medical Administration…110-300-0460(3)
1. Children files are missing Medical, Dental Information and/or the last medical/dental exam dates.