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Bellmoon Child Daycare

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What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 4 of its licensing inspections since April 2024. It lists no valid complaint about this home.

Of the 365 Seattle-area family homes with 4 licensing inspections, 30% had rules cited at all 4, as this home did. 6% had none cited.

Licensing inspections

Sep 30, 20251 citation
  • “Child files were reivewed. A child is not current on all required vaccinations acording to their CIS form printed from My IR in June.”

    WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)

Apr 1, 202510 citations
  • “2a) The toddlers were observed to put matchbox/hotwheel cars in their mouths which could pose a choking hazard and the wheels could come off. Matchbox/hotwheels cars are not intended for children under 3 years old. 2d) loose plastic bags were stored in an open bucket under the changing table in the bathroom. These were removed immediately when requested.”

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

  • “11) The exit gate does not self latch well. It gets stuck on the house siding. 4) The outdoor playground does not have equipment or materials for the children to engage with. 6,8) The 4 foot lattice fencing has been removed to expose a dirt hill on each corner of the yard which leads to a tiered level created by a rock wall. On top of the rock wall is the neighbor's fence which is built on top of 6" wooden beams which are deteriorating and the dirt is eroding away from underneath the wooden beams. The west corner of the yard has a fence which is less than 4 feet high, and the east corner of the yard has a gap at the corner of the fence between it and the beginning of the rock wall which is less than 4 feet high and not enclosed.”

    WAC 110-300-0145(11), WAC 110-300-0145(6), WAC 110-300-0145(8)

  • “Bug spray was located on the ground outside, just outside the sliding door. It was removed immediately when asked.”

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

  • “The fire safety inspection checklist has not been done annually.”

    WAC 110-300-0170(2)

6 more from this inspection
  • “The back slider door is not able to be heard when it is opened.”

    WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b)

  • “Dental provider information was not included for one child on their health record.”

    WAC 110-300-0460(4)(e)

  • “4a) A fire drill was not documented or conducted in MArch. 4b) A quarterly disaster drill was not recorded for the first quarter of the year. 1) subsections c and d were not addressed 2) the following were not seen addressed: (i) An evacuation floor plan that identifies room numbers or names of rooms, emergency exit pathways, emergency exit doors, and emergency exit windows for family-home based programs as described in WAC ; 51-51-0326 (ii) Methods to be used for sounding an alarm and calling 911; (iii) Actions to be taken by a person discovering an emergency; (iv) How the early learning provider will evacuate children, especially those who cannot walk independently. This may include infant evacuation cribs (for center early learning programs), children with disabilities, functional needs requirements, or other special needs; (vi) What to take when evacuating children, including: (A) First-aid kit(s); (B) Copies of emergency contact information; (C) Child medication records; and (D) Individual children's medication, if applicable. (vii) How the provider will maintain the required staff-to-child ratio and account for all children; (viii) How parents or guardians will be able to contact the early learning program; and (ix) How children will be reunited with their parents or guardians after the event.”

    WAC 110-300-0470(2)

  • “Posting missing are: directions from the nearest arterial street or nearest cross street to the facility The location of emergency medical information for children and staff (A statement to say where are staff and children files found) Any other information listed in RCW 43.216.687 ("Additional licensing information is available upon request")”

    WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2)

  • “Staff attendance is not being documented regularly for H.L.. Attendance has not been tracked for Shijia Ding.”

    WAC 110-300-0455(3)

  • “The following were not addressed: how kitchen equipment, toys, toileting equipment, and laundry will be cleaned, sanitized and disinfected to include a cleaning schedule.”

    WAC 110-300-0500(2)

Oct 22, 20247 citations
  • “Provider's 10 month old grandson was napping in the bedroom alone. The bedroom door was closed. The child was in a crib with a thin cloth folded under his head. He was sleeping on his stomach so his face was on this folded cloth. A blanket and blanket stuffy were also in the crib with the child.”

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

  • “12) The outdoor exit pathway is blocked by a baby gate that requires special knowledge to open. 11) The emergency exit gate is not self closing/self latching.”

    WAC 110-300-0145(11)

  • “Documentation for the cribs' certificate of compliance was not avaialbe for review during the onsite visit.”

    WAC 110-300-0290(3)(a)(b)

  • “2) licensor did not see this addressed in the disaster/emergency plan: An evacuation floor plan that identifies room numbers or names of rooms, emergency exit pathways, emergency exit doors, and emergency exit windows for family-home based programs; Actions to be taken by a person discovering an emergency;; How the provider will maintain the required staff-to-child ratio and account for all children; How a provider will account for all children; and How a provider will coordinate with local or state officials to determine if the licensed space is safe for children after an earthquake; Where children will safely stay inside the early learning program during a lock down or shelter in place.”

    WAC 110-300-0470(2)

3 more from this inspection
  • “The following were not seen in the staff policy: The observation, evaluation and feedback policy does not include that this will be conducted annually and record will be in the staff file. A hiring requirement for staff is to have their high school diploma (or equivalent or higher) recorded in MERIT. Then within 5 years they must meet the job role requirement of ECE initial certificate or an equivalent and then after 2 years as a lead or licensee have the short certificate completed.”

    WAC 110-300-0110(2)

  • “Licensor did not see this in the parent policy: The nondiscrimination statement does not meet WAC 110-300-0030 language: Not discriminate in employment practices or client services based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, honorably discharged veteran or military status, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, or ability. For the purposes of this chapter, "sex" means gender and "sexual orientation" means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, and gender expression or identity, also referred to as SOGIE, and includes all persons who identify as LGBTQIA+.”

    WAC 110-300-0450(2)

  • “Licensor did not see tis covered: how kitchen equipment, toys, toileting equipment, and laundry will be cleaned, sanitized and disinfected Long 110-300-0505(1)(2) Term”

    WAC 110-300-0500(2)

Apr 22, 20243 citations
  • “Cleaners are stored under the kitchen sink. The kitchen is a pathway to get to the side play room which the children will have access to as they walk through.”

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

  • “1a,b) Two toddler slides are available and will be placed on rubber mulch. The area where the mulch is intended to go does not allow for a 6 foot fall zone around the equipment and is not 9 inches deep.”

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

  • “2b) the kitchen and side room with the laundry facilities have blinds hanging on the windows. 4e) the water temperature registered at 142 degrees F 5a) the outlets throughout the facility are not TR. They had plastic plugs plugged into the outlets which could pose a choking hazard. 5b) The outlet next to the sink is GFCI type, but not also TR.”

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

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State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
September 30, 2025
On file
4 visits since April 2024 — all of them cited findings
Most serious
Serious — 2a) The toddlers were observed to put matchbox/hotwheel cars in their mouths which could pose a choking hazard and the wheels could come off. Matchbox/hotwheels cars are not intended for children under 3 years old. 2d) loose plastic bags were stored in an open bucket under the changing table in the bathroom. These were removed immediately when requested. · April 1, 2025

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.

Sep 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · September 30, 2025

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

Child files were reivewed. A child is not current on all required vaccinations acording to their CIS form printed from My IR in June.

Report (PDF)

Apr 2025 Licensing visit 10 findings

Licensing visit · April 1, 2025

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

2a) The toddlers were observed to put matchbox/hotwheel cars in their mouths which could pose a choking hazard and the wheels could come off. Matchbox/hotwheels cars are not intended for children under 3 years old. 2d) loose plastic bags were stored in an open bucket under the changing table in the bathroom. These were removed immediately when requested.

Health policy

WAC 110-300-0500(2) · None

The following were not addressed: how kitchen equipment, toys, toileting equipment, and laundry will be cleaned, sanitized and disinfected to include a cleaning schedule.

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(11) / 110-300-0145(6) / 110-300-0145(8) · Short Term / Serious

11) The exit gate does not self latch well. It gets stuck on the house siding. 4) The outdoor playground does not have equipment or materials for the children to engage with. 6,8) The 4 foot lattice fencing has been removed to expose a dirt hill on each corner of the yard which leads to a tiered level created by a rock wall. On top of the rock wall is the neighbor's fence which is built on top of 6" wooden beams which are deteriorating and the dirt is eroding away from underneath the wooden beams. The west corner of the yard has a fence which is less than 4 feet high, and the east corner of the yard has a gap at the corner of the fence between it and the beginning of the rock wall which is less than 4 feet high and not enclosed.

Fire safety

WAC 110-300-0170(2) · Short Term

The fire safety inspection checklist has not been done annually.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

Bug spray was located on the ground outside, just outside the sliding door. It was removed immediately when asked.

Supervising children

WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term

The back slider door is not able to be heard when it is opened.

Child records

WAC 110-300-0460(4)(e) · Short Term

Dental provider information was not included for one child on their health record.

Postings

WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term

Posting missing are: directions from the nearest arterial street or nearest cross street to the facility The location of emergency medical information for children and staff (A statement to say where are staff and children files found) Any other information listed in RCW 43.216.687 ("Additional licensing information is available upon request")

Emergency preparedness plan

WAC 110-300-0470(2) · Short Term

4a) A fire drill was not documented or conducted in MArch. 4b) A quarterly disaster drill was not recorded for the first quarter of the year. 1) subsections c and d were not addressed 2) the following were not seen addressed: (i) An evacuation floor plan that identifies room numbers or names of rooms, emergency exit pathways, emergency exit doors, and emergency exit windows for family-home based programs as described in WAC ; 51-51-0326 (ii) Methods to be used for sounding an alarm and calling 911; (iii) Actions to be taken by a person discovering an emergency; (iv) How the early learning provider will evacuate children, especially those who cannot walk independently. This may include infant evacuation cribs (for center early learning programs), children with disabilities, functional needs requirements, or other special needs; (vi) What to take when evacuating children, including: (A) First-aid kit(s); (B) Copies of emergency contact information; (C) Child medication records; and (D) Individual children's medication, if applicable. (vii) How the provider will maintain the required staff-to-child ratio and account for all children; (viii) How parents or guardians will be able to contact the early learning program; and (ix) How children will be reunited with their parents or guardians after the event.

Attendance records

WAC 110-300-0455(3) · Long Term

Staff attendance is not being documented regularly for H.L.. Attendance has not been tracked for Shijia Ding.

Report (PDF)

Oct 2024 Licensing visit 7 findings

Licensing visit · October 22, 2024

Health policy

WAC 110-300-0500(2) · None

Licensor did not see tis covered: how kitchen equipment, toys, toileting equipment, and laundry will be cleaned, sanitized and disinfected Long 110-300-0505(1)(2) Term

Program based staff policies and training

WAC 110-300-0110(2) · Long Term

The following were not seen in the staff policy: The observation, evaluation and feedback policy does not include that this will be conducted annually and record will be in the staff file. A hiring requirement for staff is to have their high school diploma (or equivalent or higher) recorded in MERIT. Then within 5 years they must meet the job role requirement of ECE initial certificate or an equivalent and then after 2 years as a lead or licensee have the short certificate completed.

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term

12) The outdoor exit pathway is blocked by a baby gate that requires special knowledge to open. 11) The emergency exit gate is not self closing/self latching.

Infant and toddler sleep, rest, and equipment

WAC 110-300-0290(3)(a)(b) · Short Term

Documentation for the cribs' certificate of compliance was not avaialbe for review during the onsite visit.

Infant safe sleep practices

WAC 110-300-0291(1)(a) / 110-300-0291(1)(g) · Serious

Provider's 10 month old grandson was napping in the bedroom alone. The bedroom door was closed. The child was in a crib with a thin cloth folded under his head. He was sleeping on his stomach so his face was on this folded cloth. A blanket and blanket stuffy were also in the crib with the child.

Parent or guardian handbook and related policies

WAC 110-300-0450(2) · Long Term

Licensor did not see this in the parent policy: The nondiscrimination statement does not meet WAC 110-300-0030 language: Not discriminate in employment practices or client services based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, honorably discharged veteran or military status, marital status, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, or ability. For the purposes of this chapter, "sex" means gender and "sexual orientation" means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, and gender expression or identity, also referred to as SOGIE, and includes all persons who identify as LGBTQIA+.

Emergency preparedness plan

WAC 110-300-0470(2) · Short Term

2) licensor did not see this addressed in the disaster/emergency plan: An evacuation floor plan that identifies room numbers or names of rooms, emergency exit pathways, emergency exit doors, and emergency exit windows for family-home based programs; Actions to be taken by a person discovering an emergency;; How the provider will maintain the required staff-to-child ratio and account for all children; How a provider will account for all children; and How a provider will coordinate with local or state officials to determine if the licensed space is safe for children after an earthquake; Where children will safely stay inside the early learning program during a lock down or shelter in place.

Report (PDF)

Apr 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · April 22, 2024

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

Cleaners are stored under the kitchen sink. The kitchen is a pathway to get to the side play room which the children will have access to as they walk through.

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

1a,b) Two toddler slides are available and will be placed on rubber mulch. The area where the mulch is intended to go does not allow for a 6 foot fall zone around the equipment and is not 9 inches deep.

Safety requirements

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

2b) the kitchen and side room with the laundry facilities have blinds hanging on the windows. 4e) the water temperature registered at 142 degrees F 5a) the outlets throughout the facility are not TR. They had plastic plugs plugged into the outlets which could pose a choking hazard. 5b) The outlet next to the sink is GFCI type, but not also TR.

Report (PDF)

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Details

(425) 625-7985

Area
Bellevue, 98008This home’s state page lists no street address.
License
PL-83932, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Enrolled

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State record

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

Details

Full-size means licensed for 12 children, the most any Seattle-area family home holds; 735 of Seattle-area’s 1,532 licensed family homes are. Small is 3 to 6; mid-size is 7 to 11.

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