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Bella Mente Early Learning Center

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What the state has found

Someone reported a concern to the state, and in August 2023 the state found it valid and cited 1 rule. The state also cited rules at all 3 of its licensing inspections since April 2024.

Of the 405 Seattle-area centers with 3 licensing inspections, 33% had rules cited at all 3, as this center did. 11% had none cited.

Complaints the state found valid

Someone reported a concern. The state investigated and found reasonable cause to believe a licensing rule was broken.

Received Jul 13, 2023Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Aug 17, 2023

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

    WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)

Licensing inspections

Jan 23, 20262 citations

  • “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.”

    WAC 110-300-0480(2)

  • “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.”

    WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f)

Mar 25, 20259 citations

  • “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.”

    WAC 110-300-0106(10), WAC 110-300-0106(12)

  • “, AP has an expired food workers card.”

    WAC 110-300-0106(10), WAC 110-300-0106(12)

  • “CA missing CCB training.”

    WAC 110-300-0106(10), WAC 110-300-0106(12)

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

    WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g)

5 more from this inspection

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

    WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g)

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

    WAC 110-300-0186(1)

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

    WAC 110-300-0260(5)

  • “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.”

    WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g)

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

    WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g)

Apr 23, 20244 citations

  • “Licensor observed cords or similar items capable of forming a loop around a child’s neck in multiple classrooms. 110-300-0165(2)(d) Licensor observed plastic bags and other suffocation hazards accessible to children in care. 110-300-0165(3)(a) Licensor observed push pins in a cork board and screws on the playground that pose a potential puncture hazard to children. 110-300-0165(3)(d) Licensor observed unlocked refrigerators that pose an entrapment hazard accessible to children. 110-300-0165(5)(b) Licensor observed outlets near water sources that did hot have a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlet type.”

    WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)

  • “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.”

    WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a), WAC 110-300-0260(5)

  • “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.”

    WAC 110-300-0106(12)

  • “Licensor observed and infant swaddled in a blanket while sleep on the floor bed.”

    WAC 110-300-0291(1)(g)

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
January 23, 2026
On file
3 visits since April 2024 — all of them cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
Most serious
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. · January 23, 2026

Washington DCYF publishes the licensor’s own observation and a risk level for every citation it issues at a licensing visit, with the inspection report attached as a PDF.

Jan 2026 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · January 23, 2026

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.

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.

Report (PDF)

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

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.

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

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

Report (PDF)

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

110-300-0165(2)(c) Licensor observed cords or similar items capable of forming a loop around a child’s neck in multiple classrooms. 110-300-0165(2)(d) Licensor observed plastic bags and other suffocation hazards accessible to children in care. 110-300-0165(3)(a) Licensor observed push pins in a cork board and screws on the playground that pose a potential puncture hazard to children. 110-300-0165(3)(d) Licensor observed unlocked refrigerators that pose an entrapment hazard accessible to children. 110-300-0165(5)(b) 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

110-300-0260(1)(a) 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.

Report (PDF)

Jul 2023 Complaint 4 valid issues

Complaint · Received July 13, 2023 · Resolved August 17, 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.

Report (PDF)

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Details

(206) 321-6448

Address
9051 20th Ave SW Suite A
License
PL-78564, active

Nearby

The eight closest of the 17 other licensed centers in ZIP 98106

All in ZIP 98106

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State record

From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.

Details

Large means the biggest quarter of Seattle-area’s 859 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 115 to 323 children. Small is 6 to 40; medium is 41 to 114.

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Nearby

The other centers’ visit lines are from Washington DCYF’s published reports as Shortlist read them on October 9, 2026.