THE FRANKLIN ACADEMY

Licensed for 75 children from 3 years to 6 years.

3000 Nw Ave, Bellingham, WA, 98225

Listing details last changed Jun 30, 2026

THE FRANKLIN ACADEMY is a child care center in Bellingham, Washington.

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Capacity

75

Ages

3 years 0 months - 6 years 0 months

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License & details for THE FRANKLIN ACADEMY

Facility type
Child care center
Child care provided in a building or facility for groups of children from birth to age 13, for less than 24 hours a day. Source: WA Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), licensing overview (opens in a new tab)
License
LICENSED
License status
licensed
County
Whatcom

License and inspection timeline for THE FRANKLIN ACADEMY

  1. First licensed

    August 2018

    8 years on the state record

An inspection is a visit by state licensing staff to check that a program follows health and safety rules. Inspection reports are public records. Where the state record has them, we show the most recent date and how many are on record; the state’s reports have the details.

How it compares in Bellingham

THE FRANKLIN ACADEMY beside the typical licensed center in Bellingham. Typical is the median; home-based programs are not counted.
MeasureThis centerTypical in Bellingham
Licensed capacity75 children40 children
Youngest age served3 years2½ years
Years licensed8.2 years11.7 years

Bellingham has 58 licensed centers.

Where THE FRANKLIN ACADEMY is

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Staff-to-child ratios in Washington

Washington sets a maximum number of children per staff member in licensed child care centers. These are the rows for the ages this center serves. 1:4 means one staff member for four children.

30–83 months
1:10

Rule: WAC 110-300-0356(5)(c) (opens in a new tab). This is the state’s limit, not a promise about this center’s own staffing.

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Paying for care in Washington

Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) (opens in a new tab) is Washington’s child care subsidy program. Agency: DCYF.

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Questions parents ask about THE FRANKLIN ACADEMY

What ages does THE FRANKLIN ACADEMY serve?

THE FRANKLIN ACADEMY is licensed to care for children from 3 years to 6 years. The state record lists these age groups: 3 years 0 months - 6 years 0 months.

How many children is THE FRANKLIN ACADEMY licensed for?

The state record lists a capacity of 75 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.

Is THE FRANKLIN ACADEMY licensed, and when was it last inspected?

The Washington record lists THE FRANKLIN ACADEMY's license status as licensed. The state's own reports have the details.

Where this information comes from

Licensing details on this page come from public records kept by Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (opens in a new tab) · View this record on the state website (opens in a new tab)

This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.

Data updated Oct 27, 2026 · Source: Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families public records · Check this license on Child Care Check (Washington) (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →

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