Stars Early Learning Center Llc
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.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. 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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 79
- 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 Hazardous Materials Handling (3), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Children's Records & Files (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Feb 12, 20265 Findings5 Important
- 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)
0145(11)-The self-closing and self-latching gate does not self-close or self-latch.
- This Section of the Inspection Report Lists Non-compliances Found During Any Licensing Inspection. Information From This Section Will Be Reported to Child Care…110-300-0165(3)
0165(3)(f)-In the outdoor area there were some large pieces of wood with nails leaning on the building posing a falling hazard.
- An Early Learning Provider Must Take Measures Intended to Prevent Other Hazards to Children in Care in Early Learning Program Space Including, but Not Limited T…110-300-0165(3)
0165(3)(g)-In the outdoor area that is accessible to children there's is peeling paint on the walls. 0165(3)(g)-In the middle bathroom there is peeling paint towards the bottom.
- (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)- One child has a CIS that is not complete, the child last received vaccinations in 2024 and the child was born in 2024.
- An Early Learning Provider Must Develop and Follow a Cleaning Schedule That Includes: (A) Food Preparation Areas, Tables and Chairs, High Chairs, and Food Servi…110-300-0241(1)
0241(1)(a)- Two high chairs had food stains.