Bellevue · Licensed center

Little School

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What the state has found

The state cited rules at 2 of its 4 licensing inspections since June 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this center.

Of the 239 Seattle-area centers with 4 licensing inspections, 15% had rules cited at 2 of them, as this center did. 29% had rules cited at all 4, 7% at none.

Licensing inspections

Dec 9, 20252 citations
  • “(5) There were multiple small shovels that were hung by a shed that were accessible to the children on the playground. There was a latch enclosing the shovels but it was not locked.”

    WAC 110-300-0260(5)

  • “(11) Both exit gates on the playgrounds by the Meadows building do not self-close or self-latch.”

    WAC 110-300-0145(11)

Oct 16, 2024No rules cited
Mar 26, 20245 citations
  • “2c) Room 1 had a cord capable of forming a loop (removed from child access while Licensors were on site), Library had floor lamp cord and laptop cord capable of forming a loop, Music room had piano cord capable of forming a loop, and environmental room had cords under smartboard capable of forming a loop all accessible to children. 2d) Plastic baggies were accessible to children in Room 3 in unlocked drawers accessible to children. 4c) Free standing lamp in library was not secured to wall to prevent tipping.”

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

  • “2) Provider did not arrange for an annual fire inspection with a local government agency 3b) Fireplace in main building was hot enough to burn a child and accessible to children in care.”

    WAC 110-300-0170(3)(b)

  • “Room 1 is licensed for 12 children and there were 13 children at time of visit, Room 2 is licensed for 12 children and there were 13 children at time of visit Room 4 is licensed for 12 children and there were 13 children at time of visit”

    WAC 110-300-0356(3)

  • “Mineral oil and miracle gro all purpose plant food in environmental room, sharpies in Room 2 drawer, Rubbing alcohol, baby oil, batteries, and magic eraser were in Room 1 drawers and cabinets were accessible to children and labeled keep out of reach of children.”

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

1 more from this inspection
  • “10) Staff members E.B. J.C. V.H. J.R. H.S. S.V. directly care for children and did not have bloodborne pathogens training. 11) Staff members K.A. (CPR only missing), E.B. J.C. A.D. V.H. K.H (CPR only missing) T.J. (CPR only missing), J.R., H.S., and S.V. were missing valid CPR and First aid. 12) Staff members A.D. S.E. V.H. J.S., and H.S. were missing valid food handlers cards. 3) Teachers K.A. A.D. S.E. J.S. and H.S. have been hired for more than 3 months and have not completed child care basics.”

    WAC 110-300-0106(10), WAC 110-300-0106(11), WAC 110-300-0106(12), WAC 110-300-0106(3)

Jun 8, 2023No rules cited
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State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
December 9, 2025
On file
4 visits since June 2023 — 2 cited nothing
Most serious
Serious — (5) There were multiple small shovels that were hung by a shed that were accessible to the children on the playground. There was a latch enclosing the shovels but it was not locked. · December 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 2 findings

Licensing visit · December 9, 2025

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

(5) There were multiple small shovels that were hung by a shed that were accessible to the children on the playground. There was a latch enclosing the shovels but it was not locked.

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term

(11) Both exit gates on the playgrounds by the Meadows building do not self-close or self-latch.

Report (PDF)

Oct 2024 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Mar 2024 Licensing visit 5 findings

Licensing visit · March 26, 2024

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

2c) Room 1 had a cord capable of forming a loop (removed from child access while Licensors were on site), Library had floor lamp cord and laptop cord capable of forming a loop, Music room had piano cord capable of forming a loop, and environmental room had cords under smartboard capable of forming a loop all accessible to children. 2d) Plastic baggies were accessible to children in Room 3 in unlocked drawers accessible to children. 4c) Free standing lamp in library was not secured to wall to prevent tipping.

Fire safety

WAC 110-300-0170(3)(b) · Serious

2) Provider did not arrange for an annual fire inspection with a local government agency 3b) Fireplace in main building was hot enough to burn a child and accessible to children in care.

Center capacity, ratio, and group size

WAC 110-300-0356(3) · Serious

Room 1 is licensed for 12 children and there were 13 children at time of visit, Room 2 is licensed for 12 children and there were 13 children at time of visit Room 4 is licensed for 12 children and there were 13 children at time of visit

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

Mineral oil and miracle gro all purpose plant food in environmental room, sharpies in Room 2 drawer, Rubbing alcohol, baby oil, batteries, and magic eraser were in Room 1 drawers and cabinets were accessible to children and labeled keep out of reach of children.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(11) / 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(3) · Short Term / Serious

10) Staff members E.B. J.C. V.H. J.R. H.S. S.V. directly care for children and did not have bloodborne pathogens training. 11) Staff members K.A. (CPR only missing), E.B. J.C. A.D. V.H. K.H (CPR only missing) T.J. (CPR only missing), J.R., H.S., and S.V. were missing valid CPR and First aid. 12) Staff members A.D. S.E. V.H. J.S., and H.S. were missing valid food handlers cards. 3) Teachers K.A. A.D. S.E. J.S. and H.S. have been hired for more than 3 months and have not completed child care basics.

Report (PDF)

Jun 2023 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)

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How they teach

Academic

“Our early childhood and elementary programs provide thematic project-based learning experiences for students to grow their social emotional and academic skills”

What it costs

Application fee
$75

A day here

Outdoors
Blended indoor/outdoor full-time program on a 12.5-acre wooded campus, five days a week
Schedule
full-day

Details

(425) 827-8708

Website
thelittleschool.org
Address
2812 116th Ave NE
License
PL-15962, active

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 11, 2026.

A day here

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 11, 2026.