Bellevue · Licensed center

Bellevue Montessori - Rossano Campus

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What the state has found

The state cited rules at 3 of its 4 licensing inspections since June 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this center.

Of the 239 Seattle-area centers with 4 licensing inspections, 33% had rules cited at 3 of them, as this center did. 29% had rules cited at all 4, 7% at none.

Licensing inspections

Mar 5, 20263 citations

  • “(1)(a) There was a pack of Kirkland cleansing wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" in Alder/Room 1 that was accessible to the children.”

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

  • “(3)(a) There was a container that had sewing pins and safety pins placed on top of cubbies in the Magnolia classroom that was accessible to the children.”

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

  • “(2)(c) There was a air purifier cord in both Dogwood/Room 2 and the library that were capable of forming a loop and were accessible to the children. There was a power strip with a cord capable of forming a loop in the library that was accessible to the children. There was a phone charger capable of forming a loop in the Magnolia room.”

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

Jul 30, 20243 citations

  • “No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.”

    WAC 110-300-0186(1)

  • “No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.”

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

  • “No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.”

    WAC 110-300-0186(2)

Apr 24, 20244 citations

  • “There is playground equipment that does not comply with the CSPC guidelines, they do not have 9 inches of playchips.”

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

  • “There was a epi pen in a bag and there was no prescription (name or other information) on the pen”

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

  • “There were large refill bottles of soap located under the sink and they were accessible to the children - proivder removed during the visit. There were toilet plungers located in the childrens bathrooms and they are accessible to the children.”

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

  • “There are some nap mats that have tears in them.”

    WAC 110-300-0265(6)(a)

Jun 22, 2023No rules cited
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State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
March 5, 2026
On file
4 visits since June 2023 — 1 cited nothing
Most serious
Serious — (1)(a) There was a pack of Kirkland cleansing wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" in Alder/Room 1 that was accessible to the children. · March 5, 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 3 findings

Licensing visit · March 5, 2026

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

(1)(a) There was a pack of Kirkland cleansing wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" in Alder/Room 1 that was accessible to the children.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a) · Short Term

(3)(a) There was a container that had sewing pins and safety pins placed on top of cubbies in the Magnolia classroom that was accessible to the children.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term

(2)(c) There was a air purifier cord in both Dogwood/Room 2 and the library that were capable of forming a loop and were accessible to the children. There was a power strip with a cord capable of forming a loop in the library that was accessible to the children. There was a phone charger capable of forming a loop in the Magnolia room.

Report (PDF)

Jul 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · July 30, 2024

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(2) · Serious

No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.

Report (PDF)

Apr 2024 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · April 24, 2024

Sleep, rest, and equipment

WAC 110-300-0265(6)(a) · Short Term

There are some nap mats that have tears in them.

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

There is playground equipment that does not comply with the CSPC guidelines, they do not have 9 inches of playchips.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious

There was a epi pen in a bag and there was no prescription (name or other information) on the pen

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

There were large refill bottles of soap located under the sink and they were accessible to the children - proivder removed during the visit. There were toilet plungers located in the childrens bathrooms and they are accessible to the children.

Report (PDF)

Jun 2023 Licensing visit nothing cited 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.

Preschool$2,221

Higher than 65% of the 99 that publish a price.

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

Half day (morning)
$1,643 a month
Application fee
$175
Siblings
3% off the lower tuition for a second child; 3% off the two lower tuitions for a third child; combined discounts capped at 6%

A day here

Hours
8:45 AM to 3:00 PM, 5 days a week, school year
Meals
School provides nut-free snacks three times daily and offers milk or a milk alternative daily; lunch is brought from home or ordered through the Rainbow Fresh lunch program
Outdoors
Daily outdoor recess on the playground or in a covered area; a child well enough for school is considered well enough to go outside unless a physician's note says otherwise
Sleep
Nap is optional, by parent request; afternoon recess/nap period from 12:45 to 1:15; napping students stay within the 1:10 staff-to-child ratio
Diapers
Children must be fully toilet trained and toileting independently; no diapers or pull-ups
Updates for parents
Transparent Classroom app as the primary system, plus email updates, weekly newsletters, and parent-teacher conferences in October and February
Schedule
half-day, full-day (school-day)
Closed
Mid-winter break (February) and spring break (April)

Policies

When a child is sick
Fever of 100.4 or higher: home until fever-free without fever-reducing medication for at least 24 hours; vomiting or diarrhea: home at least 24 hours
Biting
Repeated physical aggression including biting can lead to immediate action, including temporary removal from the classroom or immediate expulsion
Enrollment
14 days from an enrollment offer to complete registration and pay a non-refundable deposit; stated grounds for disenrollment include nonpayment over 30 days, safety concerns and need for one-on-one support

Details

(425) 454-7439

Website
bellmontessori.com
Address
11033 NE 24th St
License
PL-78446, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Enrolled
Ages they serve
2 3/4 - 6 years

Nearby

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

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How they teach

What it costs

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.

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Nearby

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