Lara Cartagena Carlos Alfonso (Lara's Rainbow)

Quick Facts

Capacity

12 children

Age Range

birth - 13 years 0 months

Languages

English, English, Spanish

Subsidized Program

Participates

Food Program

Participates

Early Achievers Rating

Quality Level 5

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Contact Information

📞 (253) 326-3662

Tacoma, WA 98418

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✓ Licensed Family Child Care Home

Active License

License Number

0018y000002Y2GDAA0

Licensed Since

2021

Issued By

Washington State Department of Early Learning

Licensor

Alicia Erickson ([email protected])

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I have used this provider for more than 6 months

I heard warnings about this daycare from another mom saying the back of the daycare was violent with kids by pulling them on the arm hard. I thought this comment was unfounded, but I also had a terrible experience with them.
My daughter would come home talking about the owners husband kissing all the kids. I was shocked. I was hoping it wasn’t true, but the teacher, who was amazing, admitted about the kissing from the old man. I pulled her out as soon as possible.
One of my requirements was an all female staff, which they lied about, they had 2 men there, not only that, but that acted like the kissing was totally normal. I want my daughter to know that her body is her own and no person of authority should be able to kiss them whenever they want. Horrified of my first daycare experience. Hope this review reaches someone.

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About the Provider

Lara Cartagena Carlos Alfonso (Lara's Rainbow) is a Family Child Care Home in Tacoma WA, with a maximum capacity of 12 children. The home-based daycare service helps with children in the age range of birth - 13 years 0 months. It is open Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Additional Information: Initial License Date: 09/10/2021. Early Achievers Status: Quality Level 5.

Hours of Operation

Monday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Report Date	Report Type

2026-02-03	ChildCareInspectionChecklist.pdf

2026-02-03	Licensing CCC Inspection Report

2025-04-24	ChildCareInspectionChecklist.pdf

2025-04-24	Licensing CCC Inspection Report

2023-10-18	ChildCareInspectionChecklist.pdf

2023-10-18	Licensing CCC Inspection Report

2022-03-01	ChildCareMonitoringChecklist.pdf

2022-03-01	Licensing CCC Inspection Report

2021-09-24	ChildCareMonitoringChecklist.pdf

2021-09-24	Licensing CCC Inspection Report

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