Skagit Art Preschool
415 S 18TH STREET, MOUNT VERNON, WA 98274Childery 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
- Infants, Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 26
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:7 14
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (1), Hazardous Materials Handling (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). Of 3 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Sep 4, 20253 Findings1 Critical2 Important
- 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)
Bleach sanitizer spray bottle was observed to be accessible to children in Sunflower classroom on the day of inspection. Items labeled "keep out of reach of children" including diaper wipes were accessible to children in the hallway bathroom. Risk
- An Early Learning Provider Must Arrange for a Fire Safety Inspection Annually. A Provider Must Arrange a Fire Safety Inspection with a Local Government Agency.…110-300-0170(2)
Lack of record for the WAC required annual fire inspection. The state fire marshal form was provided to director on site. Risk
- An Early Learning Provider Must Develop an Individual Care Plan for Each Child with Special Needs and Must Notify the Department When a Child with Special Needs…110-300-0300(1)
2 children with special needs did not have the individual care plan conducted and on file.
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