Little Oaks Preschool
118 NE KETTLE STREET, OAK HARBOR, WA 98277Childery 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 51
- 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 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (4). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Aug 21, 20244 Findings4 Important
- Family Home Licensees, Center Directors, Assistant Directors, Program Supervisors, Lead Teachers, Assistant Teachers, and Any Other Early Learning Providers Cou…110-300-0106(11)
There is one employee (Klaudette) who needs to complete in-person First Aid and CPR training. There are two employees (Aaliyah and Elizabeth F.) who need to update their food handler permits. There are two employees (Desiree and Klaudette) who need to complete child care basics training. Page 2 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. There are two employees (Elizabeth F. and Klaudette) who are not current on their safe sleep training. Risk
- License Applicants, Center Directors, Assistant Directors, Program Supervisors, Lead Teachers, Assistant Teachers, and Aides Must Complete the Child Care Basics…110-300-0106(3)
There is one employee (Klaudette) who needs to complete in-person First Aid and CPR training. There are two employees (Aaliyah and Elizabeth F.) who need to update their food handler permits. There are two employees (Desiree and Klaudette) who need to complete child care basics training. There are two employees (Elizabeth F. and Klaudette) who are not current on their safe sleep training. Risk 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.
- License Applicants and Early Learning Providers Licensed to Care for Infants Must Complete the Safe Sleep Training as Approved or Offered by the Department. Thi…110-300-0106(8)
There is one employee (Klaudette) who needs to complete in-person First Aid and CPR training. There are two employees (Aaliyah and Elizabeth F.) who need to update their food handler permits. There are two employees (Desiree and Klaudette) who need to complete child care basics training. There are two employees (Elizabeth F. and Klaudette) who are not current on their safe sleep training.
- 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)
There is one employee (Klaudette) who needs to complete in-person First Aid and CPR training. There are two employees (Aaliyah and Elizabeth F.) who need to update their food handler permits. There are two employees (Desiree and Klaudette) who need to complete child care basics training. There are two employees (Elizabeth F. and Klaudette) who are not current on their safe sleep training. Risk
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