KYFS JENKINS CREEK
Licensed for 19 children from 3 years to 5 years. Offers Head Start.
26915 186th Ave Se, Covington, WA, 98042
Listing details last changed Sep 30, 2026
KYFS JENKINS CREEK is a child care center in Covington, Washington.
Capacity
19
Ages
3 years 0 months - 5 years 0 months
License & details for KYFS JENKINS CREEK
- 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
- King
Programs & services
- Public programs
- Head Start
License and inspection timeline for KYFS JENKINS CREEK
First licensed
September 2016
10 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 Covington
| Measure | This center | Typical in Covington |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 19 children | 121 children |
| Youngest age served | 3 years | 1 month |
| Years licensed | 10.1 years | 10.1 years |
Covington has 5 licensed centers.
Where KYFS JENKINS CREEK is
Pin placed from the address on the state record.
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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.
Paying for care in Washington
Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) (opens in a new tab) is Washington’s child care subsidy program. Agency: DCYF.
Ask this center whether it accepts the program; the state record does not list it.
Tour checklist for KYFS JENKINS CREEK
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Questions parents ask about KYFS JENKINS CREEK
What ages does KYFS JENKINS CREEK serve?
KYFS JENKINS CREEK is licensed to care for children from 3 years to 5 years. The state record lists these age groups: 3 years 0 months - 5 years 0 months.
Does KYFS JENKINS CREEK offer Pre-K or Head Start?
The state record lists KYFS JENKINS CREEK as taking Head Start. Ask the center about openings and how to apply.
How many children is KYFS JENKINS CREEK licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 19 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is KYFS JENKINS CREEK licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Washington record lists KYFS JENKINS CREEK'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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