Bellevue · Licensed center

Bright Horizons at Bellevue

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What the state has found

Someone reported a concern to the state, and in September 2024 the state found it valid and cited 1 rule. The state also cited rules at 3 of its 4 licensing inspections since August 2022.

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.

Complaints the state found valid

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

Received Apr 29, 2024Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Sep 18, 2024

  • “Staff handled the child in a rough manner causing injury to the child. Another staff did not report the incident in a timely manner.”

    WAC 110-300-0331(1)

Of the 215 Seattle-area centers licensed for 115 to 323 children, 105 (49%) have no valid complaint in the last three years; 110 (51%) have one or more, as this center does.

Licensing inspections

Apr 21, 20261 citation

  • “(1)(a) A sanitizer and a disinfectant bottle were hanging off a piece of glass by the diaper changing station that was low and were accessible to the children in the Twos 3 classroom.”

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

Oct 22, 20241 citation

  • “A care plan that was reviewed was missing the directions for how to administer the medication to the child.”

    WAC 110-300-0186(1), WAC 110-300-0186(2)

Aug 9, 20231 citation

  • “S. has to complete First Aid/CPR A. needs First Aid/CPR V. needs a food handlers card”

    WAC 110-300-0106(12)

Aug 26, 2022No rules cited
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State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
April 21, 2026
On file
4 visits since August 2022 — 1 cited nothing · 1 complaint investigation
Most serious
Serious — (1)(a) A sanitizer and a disinfectant bottle were hanging off a piece of glass by the diaper changing station that was low and were accessible to the children in the Twos 3 classroom. · April 21, 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.

Apr 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · April 21, 2026

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

(1)(a) A sanitizer and a disinfectant bottle were hanging off a piece of glass by the diaper changing station that was low and were accessible to the children in the Twos 3 classroom.

Report (PDF)

Oct 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · October 22, 2024

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) / 110-300-0186(2) · Serious

A care plan that was reviewed was missing the directions for how to administer the medication to the child.

Report (PDF)

Apr 2024 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · Received April 29, 2024 · Resolved September 18, 2024

Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children

WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious

Staff handled the child in a rough manner causing injury to the child. Another staff did not report the incident in a timely manner.

Report (PDF)

Aug 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · August 9, 2023

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of October 1, 2026

S. has to complete First Aid/CPR A. needs First Aid/CPR V. needs a food handlers card

Report (PDF)

Aug 2022 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)

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How they teach

Play-based

“Project & Play Based Immersive learning experiences that foster a joyful childhood, encourage relationship-building, and develop a foundation for future success.”

Who cares for your child

Carol since 1999, Jennifer since 2000, Ciana (Infant Teacher) since 2007 and Randa since 2013.

Of 2,387 Seattle-area providers, 75 publish how long a named staff member has been there; the longest tenure at each of those has a median of thirteen years.

A day here

Hours
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, 5 days a week, year round
Diapers
parents bring diapers as part of first-day essentials (all Bright Horizons schools)
Updates for parents
My Bright Day mobile app with photos, real-time updates on care, learning and milestones, and notifications

Policies

Enrollment
When no space is available, families register for up to 3 centers and are added to a wait list; children already enrolled at a Bright Horizons center often get priority over the general community

Details

(425) 450-1303

Website
brighthorizons.com
Address
505 106th Ave NE #100
License
PL-16201, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Enrolled
Ages they serve
1 month - 5 years
Chain
Bright Horizons
Owner
Public shareholders (NYSE: BFAM)

Nearby

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

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How they teach

Who cares for your child

State record

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

A day here

Policies

Details

Bright Horizons is a public company. Its annual report to the SEC for 2025 (Form 10-K, filed February 2026) lists its common stock on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BFAM. sec.gov

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.

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 9, 2026.