The Orchards Childcare and Preschool
850 UNION AVE NE, RENTON, WA 98056Childery Rating: 5/5
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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.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
- 86
- 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 (2). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Jan 21, 20262 Findings2 Important
- 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 were two large white plastic garbage bags that were hung from the fence in the playground. They are intended to be used for trash and were accessible to the children.
- An Early Learning Provider Must Ensure All Poisonous or Dangerous Substances Including, but Not Limited to Fuels, Solvents, Oils, Laundry, Dishwasher, Other Det…Serious: 110-300-0260(1)
(1)(a) There was a Swiffer WetJet that was accessible to the children in the Butterflies/toddler classroom. There was a container of Clorox disinfectant wipes (lemon scented) labeled "keep out of the reach of children" that were accessible to the children in the Bumblebees classroom. There was a pack of Kirkland cleansing wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" that were accessible to the children in the bathroom of this classroom. There was a pack of Kirkland cleansing wipes on the counter of the 3s and 4s classroom that was accessible to the children. There was also a container of Clorox disinfectant wipes (lemon scented) and a container of Lysol wipes (labeled "keep out of the reach of children") in an unlocked cupboard under the sink that were accessible to the children. There was a Swiffer WetJet that was accessible to the children in the JK classroom. There was a pack of Huggies wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" on a counter that was also accessible to the children.
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