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Three Bears Daycare

1106 W Meeker St, Kent WA 98032 · License #244182 · Child Care Center

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Capacity 38 childrenAges 12 mo – 13 yr3-Star programLast inspected Sep 25, 2025
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Director
Shelli Stinson-Pearce
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Address
1106 W Meeker St, Kent WA 98032 · Directions
State licensing specialist
Lauren Richter

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Care & schedule

When they operate

Child Care Center

Ages served

12 months13 years 0 months
  • 3-Star quality rating
  • Licensed for 38 children
12
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
7
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Washington DCYF
3
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
4.0
Washington average
1.7

Inspection history & violations

Source: Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families
Sep 25, 2025 — Physical
8 violations cited · view state record
8 violations
  • Serious

    110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Playground equipment and surfacing used by an early learning provider must comply with applicable CPSC guidelines, as now and hereafter amended including, but not limited to, installing, arranging, designing, constructing, and maintaining outdoor play equipment and surfacing. (a) Climbing play equipment must not be placed on or above concrete, asphalt, packed soil, lumber, or similar hard surfaces;(b) The ground under swings and play equipment must be covered by a shock absorbing material (grass alone is not an acceptable) such as: (i) Pea gravel at least nine inches deep; (ii) Playground wood chips at least nine inches deep; (iii) Shredded recycled rubber at least six inches deep; or (iv) Any material that has a certificate of compliance, label, or documentation stating it meets ASTM standards F1292.

    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). Risk Verified

  • Violation

    110-300-0165(2)(c) · An early learning provider must take steps to prevent hazards to children including, but not limited to: (c) Making inaccessible to children straps, strings, cords, wires, or similar items capable of forming a loop around a child’s neck that are not used during supervised early learning program activities;

    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 Risk Verified WAC/RCW

  • Violation

    110-300-0165(3)(f) · 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 to: (f) Falling objects. Large objects that pose a risk of falling or tipping must be securely anchored. Large objects include, but are not limited to, televisions, dressers, bookshelves, wall cabinets, sideboards or hutches, and wall units;

    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 Risk Verified WAC/RCW

  • Violation

    110-300-0165(3)(g) · 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 to: (g) Equipment in poor condition. Equipment in poor condition (loose parts, rusty parts, flaking paint, or other dangers) must be repaired, removed, or made inaccessible to children.

    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 Risk Verified WAC/RCW

  • Violation

    110-300-0165(5)(a) · 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 children, electrical outlets must have automatic shutters that only allow electrical plugs to be inserted (tamper-resistant) or that are covered by blank plates or other tamper-resistant covers appropriate to the electrical outlet;

    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 Risk Verified WAC/RCW

  • Serious

    110-300-0166(3)(a) · 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 remain unlocked from the inside, but may be locked from the outside while the early learning program is open. The door handle must be of the type that can be opened from the inside without the use of a key, tools, or special knowledge, and must automatically unlock when the knob or handle is turned;

    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 Risk Verified WAC/RCW

  • Serious

    110-300-0166(3)(b) · 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 designated as an emergency exit door may be locked during operating hours. Locking interior doors in early learning program space must be designed to be unlocked from either side. An unlocking device must be readily available; and

    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 Risk Verified WAC/RCW

  • Violation

    110-300-0455(3) · An early learning provider must keep daily staff attendance records for each center classroom or family home program. These attendance records must be on paper or in an electronic format and clearly document: (a) The name of each staff member (including staff assigned to care for children with special needs and one-on-one care) and volunteers; (b) The number of children in each classroom or family home program; (c) The staff-to-child ratio; (d) The date; and (e) Start and end times of the assigned staff or volunteers.

    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

Dec 30, 2024 — Physical
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 22, 2023 — Physical
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Serious

    110-300-0165(2)(d) · 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 other suffocation hazards;

    Cubbies in toddler space located near calm down area were observed to be unstable and a tipping hazard. Items located above calmdown area were observed heavy and not secured, causing a tipping hazard. A loose cord was observed from a radio connection in toddler room. Another loose cord was observed in preschool room that was observed leading to the ac unit. Plastic bags were observed in preschool bathroom inside of an unlocked cabinet accessible to children. Some paint was observed to be chipping in toddler bathroom space as well as various holes on the walls. Red light in toddler bathroom was obsered to not be shatter-resistant.

  • Serious

    110-300-0166(3)(a) · 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 remain unlocked from the inside, but may be locked from the outside while the early learning program is open. The door handle must be of the type that can be opened from the inside without the use of a key, tools, or special knowledge, and must automatically unlock when the knob or handle is turned;

    Doors were observed to be lefft locked from the inside. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0260(5) Serious

  • Serious

    110-300-0260(5) · Saws, power tools, lawn mowers, toilet plungers, toilet brushes, and other maintenance and janitorial equipment must be inaccessible to children.

    Toilet plunger was observed in toddler bathroom accessible to children. Toilet brush was also observed in this area, inside of mirror on top of sink space. WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) Serious

  • Serious

    110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Playground equipment and surfacing used by an early learning provider must comply with applicable CPSC guidelines, as now and hereafter amended including, but not limited to, installing, arranging, designing, constructing, and maintaining outdoor play equipment and surfacing. (a) Climbing play equipment must not be placed on or above concrete, asphalt, packed soil, lumber, or similar hard surfaces;(b) The ground under swings and play equipment must be covered by a shock absorbing material (grass alone is not an acceptable) such as: (i) Pea gravel at least nine inches deep; (ii) Playground wood chips at least nine inches deep; (iii) Shredded recycled rubber at least six inches deep; or (iv) Any material that has a certificate of compliance, label, or documentation stating it meets ASTM standards F1292.

Jan 13, 2022 — Virtual
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Short Term

    110-300-0106(7) · Early learning providers must complete the serving children experiencing homelessness training as approved or offered by the department according to subsection (1) of this section.

    staff needs to Prevention of exposure to blood & body fluids Asst Teacher needs to show proof of current First Aid and Emergency Preparedness; Lead teacher needs to show proof of current Safe Sleep Director & lead teacher need to show proof of completion of Medication Management, Families experiencing Homelessness, Shaken baby syndrome/Abuse Head Trauma, Emergency Preparedness, Mandated Reporter & Food Handler Card WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0106(9) Short Term

  • Short Term

    110-300-0106(5) · Early learning providers must complete the emergency preparedness training as approved or offered by the department (applicable to the early learning program where they work or volunteer) according to subsection (1) of this section.

    staff needs to Prevention of exposure to blood & body fluids Asst Teacher needs to show proof of current First Aid and Emergency Preparedness; Lead teacher needs to show proof of current Safe Sleep Director & lead teacher need to show proof of completion of Medication Management, Families experiencing Homelessness, Shaken baby syndrome/Abuse Head Trauma, Emergency Preparedness, Mandated Reporter & Food Handler Card WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0106(6) Short Term

  • Short Term

    110-300-0106(6) · Non-Compliances: This section of the Inspection Report lists non-compliances found during any licensing inspection. Information from this section will be reported to Child Care Check and be can be used to determine current and future licensing and enforcement actions. Early learning providers licensed to care for infants must complete the prevention and identifying shaken baby syndrome/abuse head trauma training as approved or offered by the department according to subsection (1) of this section.

    staff needs to Prevention of exposure to blood & body fluids Asst Teacher needs to show proof of current First Aid and Emergency Preparedness; Lead teacher needs to show proof of current Safe Sleep Director & lead teacher need to show proof of completion of Medication Management, Families experiencing Homelessness, Shaken baby syndrome/Abuse Head Trauma, Emergency Preparedness, Mandated Reporter & Food Handler Card WAC/RCW Correction Date Disputed Date Disputed 110-300-0106(7) Short Term

  • Short Term

    110-300-0106(9) · Family home licensees, center directors, assistant directors, program supervisors, and lead teachers must complete the medication management and administration training as approved or offered by the department prior to giving medication to an enrolled child, or as indicated in subsecton (1) of this section.

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Sep 25, 2025 inspection noted: “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 p…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Sep 22, 2023 inspection noted: “Cubbies in toddler space located near calm down area were observed to be unstable and a tipping hazard. Items located above calmdown area were observed heavy an…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Jan 13, 2022 inspection noted: “staff needs to Prevention of exposure to blood & body fluids Asst Teacher needs to show proof of current First Aid and Emergency Preparedness; Lead teacher need…” — what has changed since then?

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