Ymca - Heatherwood
13528 NORTH CREEK DR, MILL CREEK, WA 98012Childery 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
- Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 86
- 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 Building & Premises Safety (2) and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 3 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 26, 20263 Findings3 Important
- An Early Learning Provider Must: (B) Be Able to Hear When Doors in the Immediate Area Are Opened to Prevent Children From Leaving Unsupervised;110-300-0345(5)
Door chimes/alarms on exterior fire exit doors were turned to "Off" in several classrooms: Cruisers, Toddlers, Preschool, and Infants. This was corrected immediately. There are no chimes/alarms on any interior classroom door and the noise of these doors opening would not be audible to providers during normal classroom activities.
- 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)
The laundry room levered door knob has been placed high on the door and out of children's reach. It also had a mechanism to prevent the door knob from opening unless a button was pushed to release the mechanism.
- To Ensure a Safe Exit From the Premises During an Emergency, Early Learning Providers Must Comply with the Following Requirements: (C) Exit Doors Must Not Be Pa…Serious: 110-300-0166(3)
A fire exit door in the Cruisers classrom was blocked by a flattened carboard box propped up against the door. A fire exit door in the Waddlers classroom was blocked by a folded tumblng mat propped up against the door.
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