Three Bears Daycare
1106 W MEEKER ST, KENT, WA 98032Childery 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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 38
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (4), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Staff-to-Child Ratios & Group Size (1). Of 8 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Sep 25, 20258 Findings1 Critical7 Important
- To Ensure a Safe Exit From the Premises During an Emergency, Early Learning Providers Must Comply with the Following Requirements: (A) Emergency Exit Doors Must…Serious: 110-300-0166(3)
3a) Preschool emergency exit door was locked from inside with deadbolt and did not automatically unlock with handle was turned. 3b) Toddler bathroom and preschool bathroom lock and Provider does not have an unlocking device readily available
- 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)
2c) Licensor observed two cords (a/c cord and light device cord) in preschool room that were accessible to children and capable of forming a loop 3f) Block shelf in toddler room was not secured to wall and capable of tipping 3g) Wall behind toddler bathroom had hole in wall that had chipping paint that was accessible to children 5a) Two outlets in preschool room were not tamper resistant and accessible to children
- 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)
2c) Licensor observed two cords (a/c cord and light device cord) in preschool room that were accessible to children and capable of forming a loop 3f) Block shelf in toddler room was not secured to wall and capable of tipping 3g) Wall behind toddler bathroom had hole in wall that had chipping paint that was accessible to children 5a) Two outlets in preschool room were not tamper resistant and accessible to children
- 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)
2c) Licensor observed two cords (a/c cord and light device cord) in preschool room that were accessible to children and capable of forming a loop 3f) Block shelf in toddler room was not secured to wall and capable of tipping 3g) Wall behind toddler bathroom had hole in wall that had chipping paint that was accessible to children 5a) Two outlets in preschool room were not tamper resistant and accessible to children
- To Ensure a Safe Environment for Children in Care, an Early Learning Provider Must Comply with the Following Electrical Requirements: (A) In Areas Accessible To…110-300-0165(5)
2c) Licensor observed two cords (a/c cord and light device cord) in preschool room that were accessible to children and capable of forming a loop 3f) Block shelf in toddler room was not secured to wall and capable of tipping 3g) Wall behind toddler bathroom had hole in wall that had chipping paint that was accessible to children 5a) Two outlets in preschool room were not tamper resistant and accessible to 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…110-300-0455(3)
Provider has not been keeping daily staff attendance records for each classroom that documented a) name of each staff b) number of children in each classroom c) child-to-staff ratios e) start and end times of assigned staff
- Playground Equipment and Surfacing Used by an Early Learning Provider Must Comply with Applicable CPSC Guidelines, as Now and Hereafter Amended Including, but N…Serious: 110-300-0146(1)
1) Small triangle climber had 26" of fall zone from bottom of slide to border that was containing woodchips (6 ft of fallzones required) 1ab) Four climbers on playground had woodchips surrounding them that were not 9 inches deep (7 inches and 8 inches deep).
- To Ensure a Safe Exit From the Premises During an Emergency, Early Learning Providers Must Comply with the Following Requirements: (B) Exit Doors That Are Not D…Serious: 110-300-0166(3)
3a) Preschool emergency exit door was locked from inside with deadbolt and did not automatically unlock with handle was turned. 3b) Toddler bathroom and preschool bathroom lock and Provider does not have an unlocking device readily available
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