Bellevue · Licensed center

Chestnut Montessori School

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What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 5 of its licensing inspections since June 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this center.

Of the 63 Seattle-area centers with 5 licensing inspections, 24% had rules cited at all 5, as this center did.

Licensing inspections

Jan 22, 20261 citation

  • “(1)(a) There was a pack of Pampers and and a pack of Honest cleansing wipes in cubbies in the bathroom labeled "keep out of the reach of children" that were accessible to the children.”

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

Feb 25, 20251 citation

  • “Playground equipment to include the tire swing, wooden climber with slide, slide off the deck, dome jungle gym, and monkey bars (horizontal ladder) are not installed following CPSC playground safety guidelines. They do not have adequate use zones and fall material. Other materials are placed within the use zones. The monkey bars are intended for childred over 4 years old.”

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

Oct 15, 20245 citations

  • “two trays with shoes are blocking the pathway in front of the exit door for the pine classroom.”

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

  • “aquafor labeled "keep out of reach of children" was in a basket near the floor in the bathroom in the Garden classroom.”

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

  • “Playground equipment to include the tire swing, wooden climber with slide, slide off the deck, dome jungle gym, and monkey bars (horizontal ladder) are not installed following CPSC playground safety guidelines. They do not have adequate use zones and fall material. Other materials are placed within the use zones. The monkey bars are intended for childred over 4 years old. Playchips measure 1.5 inches- about 5 inches around the equipment.”

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

  • “11) CPR/FA training was completed through an online training and did not include the hands on component for E. S. 3) child care basics has not been completed by S. R. or A.M.”

    WAC 110-300-0106(3)

1 more from this inspection

  • “Children files reviewed did not include current immunizations (1 from 9/28/23), one did not include a CIS at all, and one was not medically verified.”

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

May 15, 20241 citation

  • “Licensor reviewed MERIT and staffed with Center Director AM on 05/16/2024 and observed that Lead Teacher SS and Center Aide TH have not completed the required First aid and CPR training. (11) Licensor reviewed MERIT and staffed with Center Director AM on 05/16/2024 and observed that Lead Teacher SS and Center Aide TH have not completed the required Food Handlers Permit through a local health jurisdiction. (12) Licensor reviewed MERIT and observed that Center Aide TH (employed 4 mo.), Center Director AM (employed 11 years and 11 mo.), Center Assistant Teacher PO (employed 7 mo.), and Center Assistant Teacher C.S. (employed 1 year 9 mo.) have not completed the required Childcare Basic Training within 3 months of employment. (3)”

    WAC 110-300-0106(11), WAC 110-300-0106(12), WAC 110-300-0106(3)

Jun 28, 20231 citation

  • “C. needs BBP Bhavna needs First Aid C. needs CPR/First Aid C. needs a Food Handlers card”

    WAC 110-300-0106(12)

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State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
January 22, 2026
On file
5 visits since June 2023 — all of them cited findings
Most serious
Serious — (1)(a) There was a pack of Pampers and and a pack of Honest cleansing wipes in cubbies in the bathroom labeled "keep out of the reach of children" that were accessible to the children. · January 22, 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.

Jan 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · January 22, 2026

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

(1)(a) There was a pack of Pampers and and a pack of Honest cleansing wipes in cubbies in the bathroom labeled "keep out of the reach of children" that were accessible to the children.

Report (PDF)

Feb 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · February 25, 2025

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

Playground equipment to include the tire swing, wooden climber with slide, slide off the deck, dome jungle gym, and monkey bars (horizontal ladder) are not installed following CPSC playground safety guidelines. They do not have adequate use zones and fall material. Other materials are placed within the use zones. The monkey bars are intended for childred over 4 years old.

Report (PDF)

Oct 2024 Licensing visit 5 findings

Licensing visit · October 15, 2024

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(3) · Short Term

11) CPR/FA training was completed through an online training and did not include the hands on component for E. S. 3) child care basics has not been completed by S. R. or A.M.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious

two trays with shoes are blocking the pathway in front of the exit door for the pine classroom.

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

Children files reviewed did not include current immunizations (1 from 9/28/23), one did not include a CIS at all, and one was not medically verified.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

aquafor labeled "keep out of reach of children" was in a basket near the floor in the bathroom in the Garden classroom.

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

Playground equipment to include the tire swing, wooden climber with slide, slide off the deck, dome jungle gym, and monkey bars (horizontal ladder) are not installed following CPSC playground safety guidelines. They do not have adequate use zones and fall material. Other materials are placed within the use zones. The monkey bars are intended for childred over 4 years old. Playchips measure 1.5 inches- about 5 inches around the equipment.

Report (PDF)

May 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · May 15, 2024

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(11) / 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(3) · Short Term / Serious

Licensor reviewed MERIT and staffed with Center Director AM on 05/16/2024 and observed that Lead Teacher SS and Center Aide TH have not completed the required First aid and CPR training. (11) Licensor reviewed MERIT and staffed with Center Director AM on 05/16/2024 and observed that Lead Teacher SS and Center Aide TH have not completed the required Food Handlers Permit through a local health jurisdiction. (12) Licensor reviewed MERIT and observed that Center Aide TH (employed 4 mo.), Center Director AM (employed 11 years and 11 mo.), Center Assistant Teacher PO (employed 7 mo.), and Center Assistant Teacher C.S. (employed 1 year 9 mo.) have not completed the required Childcare Basic Training within 3 months of employment. (3)

Report (PDF)

Jun 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · June 28, 2023

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

C. needs BBP Bhavna needs First Aid C. needs CPR/First Aid C. needs a Food Handlers card

Report (PDF)

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How they teach

Montessori

“Montessori is not just education - it is a transformative experience that helps your child to succeed, not just in school, but in life.”

Policies

Enrollment
Deposit required to secure enrollment, due within two weeks of acceptance notice and applied to the final tuition payment

Details

(425) 822-6001

Website
chestnutmontessori.com
Address
10723 NE 38th Pl
License
PL-10380, active

Nearby

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

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How they teach

State record

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

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