Rainbow Children's Academy
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.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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects Washington's licensing baseline. 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
- 87
- 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 (3), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 6 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jan 28, 20266 Findings1 Critical5 Important
- Early Learning Providers and Household Members in a Family Home Early Learning Program Must Complete and Pass a Department Background Check, Pursuant to Chapter…Serious: 110-300-0105(2)
(2) The owner, Tao Wang, was at the center in place of his wife/the director Li Ma. Tao is not in the center's MERIT page and has an expired background check.
- Prior to Licensing, Exiting Mechanisms on Gates From a Licensed Outdoor Play Area to Unlicensed Space Must Be Equipped with a Self-closing and Self-latching Mec…110-300-0145(11)
(11) The exit gate on the playground that is by the climbing structure and leads to unlicensed space does not self-close.
- 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)
(2)(c) There was a cord connected to a computer and a phone charger connected to an outlet in the teacher's area that was accessible to the children. Both cords are capable of forming a loop. There was a pack of Kirkland brand cleansing wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" in the Blue/Preschool 2 classroom. The pack of wipes was accessible to the children. The 3-step bottles were placed at a low level in the bathroom of the Blue/Preschool 2 classroom and were accessible to the children.
- An Early Learning Provider Must Take Steps to Prevent Hazards to Children Including, but Not Limited To: (D) Making Inaccessible to Children Plastic Bags and Ot…Serious: 110-300-0165(2)
(2)(d) There was a roll of plastic black garbage bags in the bathroom of the Yellow/Pre K classroom that were accessible to the children.
- 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: 110-300-0260(1)
(1)(a) There was a bottle of Lysol Fresh Cling Gel labeled "keep out of the reach of children" by a children's toilet in the bathroom of the Toddler 2 (previously Young Preschool) classroom. The bottle was accessible to the children.
- A Center Licensee Must Not Exceed the Total Capacity or Age Range Stated on the Child Care License at Any Time Except as Provided in This Section. All Children…Serious: 110-300-0356(3)
(3) There were 16 children and 2 teachers in the Yellow/Pre K classroom at the time of the visit. The capacity for this classroom on the license is 14 children.