FIRST UNITED METHODIST LEARNING CENTER
Licensed for 42 children from 1 month to 6 years.
206 Cowlitz Way, Kelso, WA, 98626
Listing details last changed Jun 30, 2026
FIRST UNITED METHODIST LEARNING CENTER is a child care center in Kelso, Washington.
Capacity
42
Ages
1 month - 6 years 0 months
License & details for FIRST UNITED METHODIST LEARNING CENTER
- 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
- Cowlitz
License and inspection timeline for FIRST UNITED METHODIST LEARNING CENTER
First licensed
September 1993
33 years on the state record
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How it compares in Kelso
| Measure | This center | Typical in Kelso |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 42 children | 65 children |
| Youngest age served | 1 month | 12 months |
| Years licensed | 33.1 years | 26.6 years |
Kelso has 8 licensed centers. FIRST UNITED METHODIST LEARNING CENTER is one of 3 that take infants.
Where FIRST UNITED METHODIST LEARNING CENTER 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.
- 0–11 months
- 1:3
- 12–29 months
- 1:5
- 30–83 months
- 1:10
Rule: WAC 110-300-0356(5)(a)(ii) (opens in a new tab); WAC 110-300-0356(5)(b)(ii) (opens in a new tab); 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 FIRST UNITED METHODIST LEARNING CENTER
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Questions parents ask about FIRST UNITED METHODIST LEARNING CENTER
What ages does FIRST UNITED METHODIST LEARNING CENTER serve?
FIRST UNITED METHODIST LEARNING CENTER is licensed to care for children from 1 month to 6 years. The state record lists these age groups: 1 month - 6 years 0 months.
How many children is FIRST UNITED METHODIST LEARNING CENTER licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 42 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is FIRST UNITED METHODIST LEARNING CENTER licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Washington record lists FIRST UNITED METHODIST LEARNING CENTER'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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