Bellevue · Licensed center

French Immersion School of Washington

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What the state has found

Someone reported a concern to the state, and in November 2024 the state found it valid and cited 1 rule. The state also cited rules at all 3 of its licensing inspections since October 2023.

Of the 405 Seattle-area centers with 3 licensing inspections, 33% had rules cited at all 3, as this center did. 11% had none cited.

Complaints the state found valid

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

Received Sep 19, 2024Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Nov 4, 2024

  • “The provider did not report calling 911 due child having an allergic reaction to the Department within 48 hours.”

    WAC 110-300-0475(2)

Of the 200 Seattle-area centers licensed for 71 to 114 children, 134 (67%) have no valid complaint in the last three years; 66 (33%) have one or more, as this center does.

Licensing inspections

Jan 9, 20262 citations

  • “Two electrical outlets were not tamper-resistant (one in classroom 105 and in the gym)”

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

  • “Two children whose files were reviewed didn't have current CIS forms.”

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

Sep 17, 20244 citations

  • “Child PE medication form for Benadryl is missing side effects, Zyrtec doesn't have medication form.”

    WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i)

  • “Children EB and PE missing substitute foods on the individual care plan.”

    WAC 110-300-0186(1)

  • “Staff YT gave medication to a child without DCYF medication training.”

    WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i)

  • “Staff SE and SM have expired food permits.”

    WAC 110-300-0106(12)

Oct 20, 20235 citations

  • “Plastic bags accessible to children. Electrical outlets are not temper resistent.”

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

  • “Medication was accessible to children.”

    WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c)

  • “First aid kits accessible to children.”

    WAC 110-300-0230(2)(b)

  • “Playground emergency exit door was locked.”

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

1 more from this inspection

  • “ED is missing hands on portion of CPR/1st Aid, BBP, Basic training, Child abuse and neglect reporting, homlessness training, and emergency preparedness training. MN is missing Basic training, Child abuse and neglect reporting, homlessness training, and emergency preparedness training.”

    WAC 110-300-0106(4)

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State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
January 9, 2026
On file
3 visits since October 2023 — all of them cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
Most serious
Serious — The provider did not report calling 911 due child having an allergic reaction to the Department within 48 hours. · September 17, 2024

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 2 findings

Licensing visit · January 9, 2026

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(5)(a) · Short Term

Two electrical outlets were not tamper-resistant (one in classroom 105 and in the gym)

Immunizations and exempt children

WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

Two children whose files were reviewed didn't have current CIS forms.

Report (PDF)

Sep 2024 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · Received September 19, 2024 · Resolved November 4, 2024

Reported to the state by the program

Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.

Duty to protect children and report incidents

WAC 110-300-0475(2) · Serious

The provider did not report calling 911 due child having an allergic reaction to the Department within 48 hours.

Report (PDF)

Sep 2024 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · September 17, 2024

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious

Child PE medication form for Benadryl is missing side effects, Zyrtec doesn't have medication form.

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

Children EB and PE missing substitute foods on the individual care plan.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious

Staff YT gave medication to a child without DCYF medication training.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

Staff SE and SM have expired food permits.

Report (PDF)

Oct 2023 Licensing visit 5 findings

Licensing visit · October 20, 2023

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

Plastic bags accessible to children. Electrical outlets are not temper resistent.

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(c) · Serious

Medication was accessible to children.

First-aid—CPR certification and supplies

WAC 110-300-0230(2)(b) · Serious

First aid kits accessible to children.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

Playground emergency exit door was locked.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(4) · Serious

ED is missing hands on portion of CPR/1st Aid, BBP, Basic training, Child abuse and neglect reporting, homlessness training, and emergency preparedness training. MN is missing Basic training, Child abuse and neglect reporting, homlessness training, and emergency preparedness training.

Report (PDF)

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Openings, Working Connections subsidy, ratios and staff, and sick and biting policies aren’t on this page.

How they teach

Academic and bilingual

“Our bilingual program combines academic challenge with inquiry-based learning in both French and English.”

What it costs

$2,791 a month for a toddler

Toddler$2,791

Higher than 83% of the 70 that publish a price.

Preschool$2,791

Higher than 91% of the 99 that publish a price.

French Immersion School of WashingtonMost Seattle-area prices (middle 80%)

Part time (morning)
$1,249 to $1,984 a month
Application fee
$1,500
Siblings
Sibling discount of up to $1,250: $1,250 for 5 full days; $600 for 5 mornings or 3 full days

A day here

Hours
8:00 AM to 3:30 PM, 5 days a week, school year
Meals
Snacks provided for preschool students, included in tuition
Schedule
full-day, half-day (mornings), part-week (3 mornings or 3 full days)
Closed
Week-long breaks at the end of October, end of December, mid-February, and early to mid-April

Details

(425) 653-3970

Website
fisw.org
Address
4211 W Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE
License
PL-4938, active
Ages they serve
Beginning at age two through elementary (5th grade)

Nearby

The eight closest of the 9 other licensed centers in ZIP 98008

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How they teach

What it costs

  • Toddler, Preschool, Application fee — Checked June 2026 fisw.org
  • Second price, Sibling discount — Checked September 2026 fisw.org

State record

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

A day here

  • Meals, Schedule — Checked September 2026 fisw.org
  • Hours — Checked July 2026 fisw.org
  • Calendar, Closed — Checked September 2026 fisw.org

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.

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.