Penny's Early Education 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
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 42
- 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 Building & Premises Safety (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 13, 20264 Findings4 Important
- 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)
0106(8) Mariya Kugler and Doris Chanay Escabedo have an expired safe sleep training.
- (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)
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. 0210(1)(2) Out of 5 child files reviewed, 2 children didn't have any CIS form, One child had a CIS form filled out by the parent but no health care provider signature or list of vaccinations attached, one child's CIS form was marked as not-complete from 2024, there was no updated form for this child for 2025.
- 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: 110-300-0166(3)
0166(3)(a) Two emergency doors were locked during the inspection. The provider said that they understand that the doors need to stay unlocked and they unlocked them at the time of inspection.
- 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) Baby gates are used in the emergency exit pathways instead of doors. This licensor spoke with the Fire Marshal who confirmed that he did not see the baby gates at his inspection in 2024. Fire Marshal made a suggestion on how to come into compliance. This information was shared with the provider.