Birch Tree Academy - Bel Red Campus

Childcare · Bellevue · 1405 134th Ave NE

What Shortlist has verified

Hours 10.5 hours a day Checked July 2026
Days 5 days a week Checked July 2026
Licensed capacity 78 children Checked June 2026
State quality rating Early Achievers Level 3 Checked April 2026
License status Active Checked June 2026

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

State record — Washington DCYF

Dec 2025 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Nov 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · November 10, 2025

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

Child with a food allergy to pistachios and cashews didn't have an individual food plan. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Food allergies and special dietary needs · WAC 110-300-0186(2) · Serious

Child with food allergy doesn't have her epi-pen at the center.

Report (PDF)

Aug 2024 Licensing visit 5 findings

Licensing visit · August 13, 2024

Food allergies and special dietary needs · WAC 110-300-0186(2) · Serious

Child LB missing Benadryl.

Immunizations and exempt children · WAC 110-300-0210(3) · Long Term

Child with immunizations that are not complete did not have signed agreement plan about coming to compliance.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies · WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious

Classroom 4 Area under the sink with Borax open and accessible to children.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies · WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious

Laundry room unlocked.

Emergency preparation and exiting · WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

Playground emergency exit door locked during business hours.

Report (PDF)

May 2024 Complaint

Complaint · May 6, 2024

Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children · WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious

Provider acknowledged that their staff used an angry/hostile enteraction with a child.

Report (PDF)

Mar 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · March 1, 2024

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

Detachable outlet covers inserted in power outlets. Loose cords accessible to children. Plastic bags accessible in a bathroom.

First-aid—CPR certification and supplies · WAC 110-300-0230(2)(b) · Serious

First aid kits accessible to children.

Report (PDF)

May 2023 Complaint

Complaint · May 15, 2023

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Report (PDF)

Jan 2020 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)

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