The Learning Nest Preschool 2
430 NEWPORT WAY NW, ISSAQUAH, WA 98027Childery Rating: 3/5
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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.3 / 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.4 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 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.
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
- 28
- 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
1 Inspection Visit Since 2025 · 2 Findings
Most recent: Jul 30, 2025⤓ Download Latest Report (PDF)
2 Important
Across 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (1) and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jul 30, 20252 Findings2 Important
- 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)
There are some areas of chipping paint in the building. Risk
- 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)
The door in the preschool room appeared to be locked and did not open.
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