Northgate Early Learning Center
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.5 / 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.Not Available
- 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 5 out of 5 stars overall. 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. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
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
- 86
- 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 2026, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Apr 9, 20264 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)
It was observed that child 1 had an expired immunization record and child 2, 3, and 5 did not have their immunizations on a CIS form.
- 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)
It was observed that faculty members JD, DS, and YZ had not completed Mandatory Reporter Training.
- This Section of the Inspection Report Lists Non-compliances Found During Any Licensing Inspection. Information From This Section Will Be Reported to Child Care…Serious: 110-300-0186(1)
It was observed that one child had expired medication and did not have proper paperwork for allergy medication.
- Saws, Power Tools, Lawn Mowers, Toilet Plungers, Toilet Brushes, and Other Maintenance and Janitorial Equipment Must Be Inaccessible to Children. Page 3 of 4 No…Serious: 110-300-0260(5)
It was observed a vacuum, ladder, and plunger were accessible to children in the preschool classroom.