Woodland Hall Preschool
516 NW 56TH ST, SEATTLE, WA 98107Childery 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.4 / 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 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 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
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- 54
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group 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 (2) and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
May 21, 20253 Findings3 Important
- 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)
0146(1)(a)(b) Playground wood chips under climbing equipment are not 9 inches deep. 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)
0166(3)(c) Two exit doors had baby gates installed in the door frames. One of the baby gates was removed at the time of inspection. Risk
- An Early Learning Provider Must Obtain Written Instructions (The Individual Care Plan) From the Child's Health Care Provider and Parent or Guardian When Caring…Serious: 110-300-0186(1)
0186(1) Child with sesame allergy doesn't have individual care plan for this year. Plan from 2023 is missing substitute foods.
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