Bellevue · Licensed center

Dreamtree Preschool

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What the state has found

The state cited rules at all 3 of its licensing inspections since August 2024. It lists no valid complaint about this center.

Of the 406 Seattle-area centers with 3 licensing inspections, 33% had rules cited at all 3, as this center did. 11% had none cited.

Licensing inspections

Jun 18, 20254 citations

  • “2ab) The door labeled "Electrical Room" was standing open during the inspection visit. Cleaners were observed stored in this room. 1c) A spray bottle was said to contain bleach. It was not clearly labeled with its contents. 6/23/2025 the spray bottle has been removed that had bleach in it.”

    WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a), WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)

  • “3) The fridge temp registered at 45 degrees. Corrected: J. lowered the temp right away, onsite. 4) snack items were observed stored in a cabinet. Some items are no longer in their original container or have been opened. They are labeled with the date opened, but not what the items is or the mfg expiration date. A box of opened gold fish crackers were not stored airtight.”

    WAC 110-300-0197(4)

  • “2c) loose lamp cords and a loose cord for a camera were accessible to children. 6/23/2025 Lamp has been changed to a shorter lamp. The cord is inaccessible and the camera has been removed. 3f) several shelving systems were not secured to prevent them from tipping over. 4c) free standing lamps were not secured to prevent them from tipping. 6/23/2025 Tall lamps have been changed to shorter lamps to prevent tipping.”

    WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c), WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f)

  • “A statement is missing from the required postings: The location of emergency medical information for children and staff. Where can this information be found?”

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

Jan 28, 202512 citations

  • “The volunteer has not completed these health and safety trainings. (Y.L.)”

    WAC 110-300-0106(4)

  • “The ground cover (play chips) measured 4 inches at the bottom of the slide.”

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

  • “bleach and other cleaners were observed to be stored under the classroom sink, not locked or secured. It was accessible to children. The sanitizer spray was observed to be on the counter within children reach.”

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

  • “The classroom door was propped open. It could not be heard to open to prevent children from leaving unsupervised.”

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

8 more from this inspection

  • “One volunteer did not have a current negative TB test. (Y.L.)”

    WAC 110-300-0105(3)

  • “2c) cords were seen accessible children throughout the licensed space. 3c) the backing to a book shelf was seen falling off in the second classroom. 3f) several shelf systems were observed to pose a tipping hazard since they were not secured. 5d) extension cords were used accessible to the children. One was seen strung across the classroom floor. A mini fridge was not directly plugged into an outlet. In a drawer accessible to the children tacks with sharp points were observed.”

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

  • “4b) quarterly disaster drills have not been documented. 4d) notes about how the drills went have not been documented for fire drills in November and December. quarterly drill notes have not been documented. 2) The disaster policy does not reflect this program. It references infants ("Infants will be placed into rolling evacuation cribs for evacuation.). The program does not care for infants and does not have cribs. It does not address how they will evacuate those that cannot walk. A template was used that has not been completed to reflect this program and meet all WAC requirements.”

    WAC 110-300-0470(1), WAC 110-300-0470(2)

  • “A restraint policy was not found in the parent handbook for review.”

    WAC 110-300-0490(1)

  • “Information listed in RCW 43.216.687 is not posted (additional licensing information is available upon request). The child care license is not posted. Directions to the program are not posted.”

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

  • “The parent policy does not address the program's surveillance, field trips or off site activities, kindergarten transition plan”

    WAC 110-300-0450(2)

  • “Documented training for program policies, RCW 43.216, WAC 110-300 and WAC 110-06 has not been documented for staff. Staff policies do not meet WAC as outlined. Risk”

    WAC 110-300-0110(2)

  • “A health policy that meets WAC as outlined has not been approved.”

    WAC 110-300-0500(1), WAC 110-300-0500(2)

Aug 28, 20243 citations

  • “1ab) the playchips surrounding the large climber/slide only measure 1.5 inches.”

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

  • “3a) there are two broken edges of the sandbox which create sharp edges, as well as the row boat seats having sharp edges 3f) the cubbies are not secured to the wall to prevent tipping 3g) the playground had garbage scattered throughout it, the paint on the row boat was chipping as well as missing sections of the seat where chipping styrofoam was seen 4g) a loft is seen in classroom 3 5a) outlets throughout the classrooms are not Tamper Resistent 5b) outlets near sinks and toilets are not GFCI type and Tamper Resistent”

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

  • “cleaning supplies labeled keep out of reach of children were stored under an unlocked or unsecured cabinet, accessible to children.”

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

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
June 18, 2025
On file
3 visits since August 2024 — all of them cited findings
Most serious
Serious — 2ab) The door labeled "Electrical Room" was standing open during the inspection visit. Cleaners were observed stored in this room. 1c) A spray bottle was said to contain bleach. It was not clearly labeled with its contents. 6/23/2025 the spray bottle has been removed that had bleach in it. · June 18, 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.

Jun 2025 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · June 18, 2025

Safe food practices

WAC 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term

3) The fridge temp registered at 45 degrees. Corrected: J. lowered the temp right away, onsite. 4) snack items were observed stored in a cabinet. Some items are no longer in their original container or have been opened. They are labeled with the date opened, but not what the items is or the mfg expiration date. A box of opened gold fish crackers were not stored airtight.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) / 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious

2ab) The door labeled "Electrical Room" was standing open during the inspection visit. Cleaners were observed stored in this room. 1c) A spray bottle was said to contain bleach. It was not clearly labeled with its contents. 6/23/2025 the spray bottle has been removed that had bleach in it.

Postings

WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term

A statement is missing from the required postings: The location of emergency medical information for children and staff. Where can this information be found?

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Short Term

2c) loose lamp cords and a loose cord for a camera were accessible to children. 6/23/2025 Lamp has been changed to a shorter lamp. The cord is inaccessible and the camera has been removed. 3f) several shelving systems were not secured to prevent them from tipping over. 4c) free standing lamps were not secured to prevent them from tipping. 6/23/2025 Tall lamps have been changed to shorter lamps to prevent tipping.

Report (PDF)

Jan 2025 Licensing visit 12 findings

Licensing visit · January 28, 2025

Supervising children

WAC 110-300-0345(5)(b) · Short Term

The classroom door was propped open. It could not be heard to open to prevent children from leaving unsupervised.

Child restraint policy

WAC 110-300-0490(1) · Long Term

A restraint policy was not found in the parent handbook for review.

Postings

WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term

Information listed in RCW 43.216.687 is not posted (additional licensing information is available upon request). The child care license is not posted. Directions to the program are not posted.

Parent or guardian handbook and related policies

WAC 110-300-0450(2) · Long Term

The parent policy does not address the program's surveillance, field trips or off site activities, kindergarten transition plan

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(4) · Serious

The volunteer has not completed these health and safety trainings. (Y.L.)

Preservice requirements

WAC 110-300-0105(3) · Short Term

One volunteer did not have a current negative TB test. (Y.L.)

Program based staff policies and training

WAC 110-300-0110(2) · Long Term

Documented training for program policies, RCW 43.216, WAC 110-300 and WAC 110-06 has not been documented for staff. Staff policies do not meet WAC as outlined. Risk

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

The ground cover (play chips) measured 4 inches at the bottom of the slide.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(f) · Short Term

2c) cords were seen accessible children throughout the licensed space. 3c) the backing to a book shelf was seen falling off in the second classroom. 3f) several shelf systems were observed to pose a tipping hazard since they were not secured. 5d) extension cords were used accessible to the children. One was seen strung across the classroom floor. A mini fridge was not directly plugged into an outlet. In a drawer accessible to the children tacks with sharp points were observed.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

bleach and other cleaners were observed to be stored under the classroom sink, not locked or secured. It was accessible to children. The sanitizer spray was observed to be on the counter within children reach.

Emergency preparedness plan

WAC 110-300-0470(1) / 110-300-0470(2) · Short Term

4b) quarterly disaster drills have not been documented. 4d) notes about how the drills went have not been documented for fire drills in November and December. quarterly drill notes have not been documented. 2) The disaster policy does not reflect this program. It references infants ("Infants will be placed into rolling evacuation cribs for evacuation.). The program does not care for infants and does not have cribs. It does not address how they will evacuate those that cannot walk. A template was used that has not been completed to reflect this program and meet all WAC requirements.

Health policy

WAC 110-300-0500(1) / 110-300-0500(2) · Long Term / None

A health policy that meets WAC as outlined has not been approved.

Report (PDF)

Aug 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · August 28, 2024

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

1ab) the playchips surrounding the large climber/slide only measure 1.5 inches.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious

3a) there are two broken edges of the sandbox which create sharp edges, as well as the row boat seats having sharp edges 3f) the cubbies are not secured to the wall to prevent tipping 3g) the playground had garbage scattered throughout it, the paint on the row boat was chipping as well as missing sections of the seat where chipping styrofoam was seen 4g) a loft is seen in classroom 3 5a) outlets throughout the classrooms are not Tamper Resistent 5b) outlets near sinks and toilets are not GFCI type and Tamper Resistent

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

cleaning supplies labeled keep out of reach of children were stored under an unlocked or unsecured cabinet, accessible to children.

Report (PDF)

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Details

(206) 778-7270

Address
209 100th Ave NE
License
PL-84516, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Enrolled

Nearby

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

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State record

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

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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