Bellevue · Licensed center

Bellevue Montessori - Park Campus

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What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 4 of its licensing inspections since June 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this center.

Of the 239 Seattle-area centers with 4 licensing inspections, 29% had rules cited at all 4, as this center did. 7% had none cited.

Licensing inspections

Mar 18, 20261 citation

  • “(1)(a) There was a pack of Huggies cleansing wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" in a bin container that was in a cubbie in the bathroom of the Willow (toddler) classroom that was accessible to the children. The container was low enough for children to reach it and the container and the wipes are easy to access.”

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

Jan 22, 20251 citation

  • “(1)(a)(b) There was a blue whale teetor totter placed on the back deck of the center. This is not appropriate ground cover for this item.”

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

Apr 22, 20243 citations

  • “There is a clock on the wall outside of the Birch room and the cord is hanging and capable of forming a loop. There are plastic bags in the bathroom on a shelf, and there is a chair placed under the shelf this allows the bags accessible to the children.”

    WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)

  • “There was diaper cream that did not have the childs first and last name.”

    WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii)

  • “The Birch room door/doorknob has a device on that requires special knowledge to open the door.”

    WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)

Jun 22, 20231 citation

  • “E. needs First Aid H. needs food handlers cards J. and E. needs CCB”

    WAC 110-300-0106(12)

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State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
March 18, 2026
On file
4 visits since June 2023 — all of them cited findings
Most serious
Serious — (1)(a) There was a pack of Huggies cleansing wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" in a bin container that was in a cubbie in the bathroom of the Willow (toddler) classroom that was accessible to the children. The container was low enough for children to reach it and the container and the wipes are easy to access. · March 18, 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.

Mar 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · March 18, 2026

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

(1)(a) There was a pack of Huggies cleansing wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" in a bin container that was in a cubbie in the bathroom of the Willow (toddler) classroom that was accessible to the children. The container was low enough for children to reach it and the container and the wipes are easy to access.

Report (PDF)

Jan 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · January 22, 2025

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

(1)(a)(b) There was a blue whale teetor totter placed on the back deck of the center. This is not appropriate ground cover for this item.

Report (PDF)

Apr 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · April 22, 2024

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

There is a clock on the wall outside of the Birch room and the cord is hanging and capable of forming a loop. There are plastic bags in the bathroom on a shelf, and there is a chair placed under the shelf this allows the bags accessible to the children.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) · Serious

There was diaper cream that did not have the childs first and last name.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

The Birch room door/doorknob has a device on that requires special knowledge to open the door.

Report (PDF)

Jun 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · June 22, 2023

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of August 5, 2026

E. needs First Aid H. needs food handlers cards J. and E. needs CCB

Report (PDF)

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How they teach

Montessori

“Bellevue Montessori School cultivates independent, confident, and collaborative innovators through an authentic Montessori approach.”

What it costs

$2,478 a month for a toddler

Toddler$2,478

Higher than 57% of the 70 that publish a price.

Bellevue Montessori - Park CampusMost Seattle-area prices (middle 80%)

Half day (morning)
$1,935 a month
Siblings
When two children from the same family are enrolled for the same school year, the lower of the two tuitions is reduced by 3%; with a third child, the two lower tuitions are reduced by 3% (combined discounts capped at 6%)

A day here

Hours
8:30 AM to 3:00 PM, 5 days a week, school year
Meals
Families pack lunch daily (optional Rainbow Fresh hot lunch for those who sign up); school provides nut-free snacks in the morning, plus an afternoon snack for Full-Day children
Outdoors
Outdoor recess most days on the playground or an undercover area; a child well enough for school goes outside
Sleep
Nap or quiet time each day, scheduled 12:30-2:30 PM; sleeping children stay supervised and safe sleep practices are followed
Diapers
Parents supply diapers and wipes as part of an extra set of clothing kept at school
Updates for parents
Transparent Classroom app for updates and sign-in; two parent-teacher conferences a year (October and February); Zoom observation; teachers reachable by phone 8:00-8:30 a.m. and by email
Schedule
half-day, full-day

Policies

When a child is sick
Fever of 100.4°F or higher: home until fever-free 24 hours without fever-reducing medication; sent home after 10 am for fever, vomiting or diarrhea means no school the next day; vomiting or diarrhea requires 24 hours at home
Enrollment
Acceptance based on space availability and readiness; application with non-refundable fee; Before-and-After School Care requires School Day Program enrollment

Details

(425) 454-7439

Website
bellmontessori.com
Address
10909 NE 24th St.
License
PL-79348, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Level 3+
Ages they serve
18 to 36 months (toddlers)

Nearby

The eight closest of the 30 other licensed centers in ZIP 98004

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State record

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

A day here

Policies

Details

Medium means the middle half of Seattle-area’s 859 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 41 to 114 children. Small is 6 to 40; large is 115 to 323.

The ages on the license are what the state licenses it to care for, which can be wider than the ages it takes.

Nearby

The other centers’ visit lines are from Washington DCYF’s published reports as Shortlist read them on October 10, 2026.