New Song Academy
23601 52ND AVE W, MOUNTLAKE TERRACE, WA 98043Childery 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
- 78
- 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 2026, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 27, 20265 Findings5 Important
- An Early Learning Provider Must Take Steps to Prevent Hazards to Children Including, but Not Limited To: (C) Making Inaccessible to Children Straps, Strings, Co…110-300-0165(2)
0165(2)(c): cords from two power strips were accessible to children in the young preschool classroom.
- To Ensure a Safe Environment for Children in Care, an Early Learning Provider Must Comply with the Following Electrical Requirements: (E) Power Strips with Surg…110-300-0165(5)
0165(5)(e): two power strips in the young preschool classroom were accessible to children.
- An Early Learning Provider Must: (B) Be Able to Hear When Doors in the Immediate Area Are Opened to Prevent Children From Leaving Unsupervised;110-300-0345(5)
Page 3 of 4 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. 0345(5)(b): multiple classrooms do not have chime or bells to alert when the doors are opened, especially to the unlicensed space.
- 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(12): Staff person has expired food worker permit.
- To Ensure a Safe Exit From the Premises During an Emergency, Early Learning Providers Must Comply with the Following Requirements: (C) Exit Doors Must Not Be Pa…Serious: 110-300-0166(3)
0166(3)(c): emergency exit door in the infant room was blocked with an infant bouncer.
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