Bellevue · Licensed center

Ima – Eastgate Campus

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What the state has found

Someone reported a concern to the state, and in November 2025 the state found it valid and cited 1 rule. The state also cited rules at 1 of its 4 licensing inspections since June 2023.

Of the 239 Seattle-area centers with 4 licensing inspections, 15% had rules cited at 1 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 Aug 20, 2025Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Nov 25, 2025

  • “Allegation that 14 month old was wrapped too tightly in a blanket (restraining her), was red in the face, drenched in sweat, and was screaming. Allegation that staff was too aggressive with 14 month old when patting her. Report that 14 month old had scratches on her belly.”

    The state’s description of the complaint

  • “Licensor reviewed video footage of the incident and observed staff member wrap two children tightly with their blankets which resulted in their movement being restricted. Licensor also observed staff member patting child in an aggressive manner.”

    WAC 110-300-0331(1)

Of the 201 Seattle-area centers licensed for 71 to 114 children, 133 (66%) have no valid complaint in the last three years; 68 (34%) have one or more, as this center does.

Licensing inspections

Dec 11, 20251 citation

  • “(11) The two exit gates on the playground were not self-closing or self-latching.”

    WAC 110-300-0145(11)

Nov 18, 2024No rules cited
Feb 14, 2024No rules cited
Jun 13, 2023No rules cited
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State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
December 11, 2025
On file
4 visits since June 2023 — 3 cited nothing · 1 complaint investigation
Most serious
Serious — Licensor reviewed video footage of the incident and observed staff member wrap two children tightly with their blankets which resulted in their movement being restricted. Licensor also observed staff member patting child in an aggressive manner. · September 9, 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.

Dec 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · December 11, 2025

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term

(11) The two exit gates on the playground were not self-closing or self-latching.

Report (PDF)

Aug 2025 Complaint 1 valid issue

Complaint · Received August 20, 2025 · Resolved November 25, 2025

“Allegation that 14 month old was wrapped too tightly in a blanket (restraining her), was red in the face, drenched in sweat, and was screaming. Allegation that staff was too aggressive with 14 month old when patting her. Report that 14 month old had scratches on her belly.”

The state’s description of the complaint

Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children

WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious

Licensor reviewed video footage of the incident and observed staff member wrap two children tightly with their blankets which resulted in their movement being restricted. Licensor also observed staff member patting child in an aggressive manner.

Report (PDF)

Nov 2024 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Feb 2024 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Jun 2023 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)

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How they teach

Montessori and bilingual

“our Eastgate Montessori school classrooms follow a deeply child-centered, AMI -aligned Montessori curriculum”

Who cares for your child

Tenika Eddings (School Leader, IMA, Eastgate), 12 years in early childhood.

What it costs

Deposit
$1,000

A day here

Hours
8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, 5 days a week, year round
Updates for parents
Procare app for updates, photos, and daily activities (the brand’s policy for all its schools)
Schedule
full-time and part-time

Policies

Enrollment
Enrollment is secured by signing an enrollment contract and paying a $1000 enrollment deposit (the brand’s policy for all its schools)

Details

(425) 223-5798

Website
intlmontessoriacademy.com
Address
14929 SE Allen Rd.
License
PL-6007, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Enrolled
Ages they serve
12 months to 5 years (Toddler, Montessori Preschool, Pre-K, Mandarin Immersion)

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State record

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

A day here

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.

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 10, 2026.