Bella Mente Early Learning Center

Childcare · West Seattle · 9051 20th Ave SW Suite A

What Shortlist has verified

Licensed capacity 117 children Checked June 2026
License status Active Checked March 2026

Each date is when Shortlist last checked that fact against its source.

State record — Washington DCYF

Jan 2026 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · January 23, 2026

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Short Term

Licensor observed floating shelving located in the outdoor play area as well as in multiple classrooms that lacked railing in order to prevent items from creating a fall hazard. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Transportation and off-site activity policy · WAC 110-300-0480(2) · Serious

Through conversation with the Provider, the Licensor found that the vehicle used to transport children to the child care center did not have a first-aid kit inside.

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Mar 2025 Licensing visit 9 findings

Licensing visit · March 25, 2025

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(12) · Short Term / Serious

CA, KH, KO, DP, AP is missing one and/or more of (4) reporting suspected child abuse, neglect, and exploitation training, (5)emergency preparedness, (7)children experiencing homelessness and (9) medication management training.

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(12) · Short Term / Serious

0106(12), AP has an expired food workers card.

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(12) · Short Term / Serious

CA missing CCB training.

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(3)(a) / 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term / Serious

Cord (vine) used to hang artwork, was lying on bookshelf, accessible to children.

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(3)(a) / 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term / Serious

There is an unlocked cabinet with plastic bags accessible to children.

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(3)(a) / 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term / Serious

Boat located in the outdoor play area; wooden seats need to be sanded, wood is splintered. Chicken wire over the turtles bathtub, sharp points and edges.

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(3)(a) / 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term / Serious

Body of boat located in the outdoor play area has broken, cracked with a side piece coming loose.

Food allergies and special dietary needs · WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

Child's medication did not have written instructions/individual care plan from health care provider or parent/guardian.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies · WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

Maintenance and janitorial equipment, toilet plungers, brushes are accessible to children and located in childrens bathrooms.

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Apr 2024 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · April 23, 2024

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious

Licensor observed outlets near water sources that did hot have a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlet type.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies · WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

Licensor observed items labeled “keep out of reach of children” in a location that is accessible to children. 110-300-0260(5) Licensor observed maintenance and janitorial equipment accessible to children.

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

110-300-0106 Licensor observed some employees not having documentation of (10) blood and body fluids training that meets Washington state department of labor and industries, (11) CPR and first-aid (12) current food worker card (3) child care basics and (8) safe sleep training.

Infant safe sleep practices · WAC 110-300-0291(1)(g) · Serious

110-300-0291(1)(g) Licensor observed and infant swaddled in a blanket while sleep on the floor bed.

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Jul 2023 Complaint

Complaint · July 13, 2023

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space · WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

Climbing play equipment was observed in the outdoor space without approriate ground covering at the time of inspection.

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