LITTLE SCHOLARS PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE CENTER
Licensed for 25 children from 12 months to 6 years.
4144 Ridge Rd W, University Place, WA, 98466
Listing details last changed Jun 30, 2026
LITTLE SCHOLARS PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE CENTER is a child care center in University Place, Washington.
Capacity
25
Ages
12 months - 6 years 0 months
License & details for LITTLE SCHOLARS PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE 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
- Pierce
License and inspection timeline for LITTLE SCHOLARS PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE CENTER
First licensed
December 2011
14 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 University Place
| Measure | This center | Typical in University Place |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 25 children | 90 children |
| Youngest age served | 12 months | 12 months |
| Years licensed | 14.9 years | 14.7 years |
University Place has 10 licensed centers.
Where LITTLE SCHOLARS PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE 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.
- 12–29 months
- 1:5
- 30–83 months
- 1:10
Rule: 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 LITTLE SCHOLARS PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE CENTER
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Questions parents ask about LITTLE SCHOLARS PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE CENTER
What ages does LITTLE SCHOLARS PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE CENTER serve?
LITTLE SCHOLARS PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE CENTER is licensed to care for children from 12 months to 6 years. The state record lists these age groups: 12 months - 6 years 0 months.
How many children is LITTLE SCHOLARS PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE CENTER licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 25 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is LITTLE SCHOLARS PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE CENTER licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Washington record lists LITTLE SCHOLARS PRESCHOOL AND CHILD CARE 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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