Bellevue · Licensed center

Newport Childrens Preschool

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What the state has found

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

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

Licensing inspections

Aug 26, 20262 citations

  • “There were some items, soap and cleaning products in the cupboard in the large preschool classroom that were accessible to children.”

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

  • “There is a glass terrarium on a low shelf that does not appear to be secured and could potentially break.”

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

Jan 29, 20264 citations

  • “There is a half gate between two classrooms that requires special knowledge to open and is not a lever type door handle.”

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

  • “In trhe Sand Dollar room there is a lamp cord that could form a loop accessible to children.”

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

  • “In the Sea Stars room there is an outlet that is not tamper resistant.”

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

  • “One staff member was observed wiping a child's nose and use hand sanitizer on hands instead of washing hands.”

    WAC 110-300-0200(4)

Feb 20, 20254 citations

  • “There was a medication care plan but it was missing the medication authorization form. Diaper creams did not have the children's full names on them.”

    WAC 110-300-0215(3), WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii)

  • “There are some climbers on the toddler playground that do not appear to be for commericial use. There are not enough wood chips on the outside area.”

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

  • “Allergy form did not identify foods that can substitute for the allergenic foods.”

    WAC 110-300-0186(1)

  • “There area some outlets that have the plug ins caps that are a choke hazard. There is a basketball hoop that has dangling strings that could form a loop. There are some areas on the outside playground that has chipped and peeling paint. There were a few outlets that were not tamper resistant.”

    WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c)

Dec 5, 20233 citations

  • “A child in the Sea Star room did not have the medication authorization form with the epi-pen. A child in the Sea Star room did not have her full name on the over the counter cream and there was not an expiration date on the medicaton form.”

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

  • “One of the exits to stairs is blocked by equipment that is behind door. In the Sockeyes classroom the loft exit is partially blocked.”

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

  • “The medicaton paperwork does not show that the staff have been trainied on giving the epi-pen to the child.”

    WAC 110-300-0186(2)

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State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
August 26, 2026
On file
4 visits since December 2023 — all of them cited findings
Most serious
Serious — There were some items, soap and cleaning products in the cupboard in the large preschool classroom that were accessible to children. · August 26, 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.

Aug 2026 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · August 26, 2026

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a) · Short Term

There is a glass terrarium on a low shelf that does not appear to be secured and could potentially break.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

There were some items, soap and cleaning products in the cupboard in the large preschool classroom that were accessible to children.

Report (PDF)

Jan 2026 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · January 29, 2026

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term

In trhe Sand Dollar room there is a lamp cord that could form a loop accessible to children.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(5)(a) · Short Term

In the Sea Stars room there is an outlet that is not tamper resistant.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious

There is a half gate between two classrooms that requires special knowledge to open and is not a lever type door handle.

Handwashing and hand sanitizer

WAC 110-300-0200(4) · Short Term

One staff member was observed wiping a child's nose and use hand sanitizer on hands instead of washing hands.

Report (PDF)

Feb 2025 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · February 20, 2025

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3) / 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) · Serious

There was a medication care plan but it was missing the medication authorization form. Diaper creams did not have the children's full names on them.

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

There are some climbers on the toddler playground that do not appear to be for commericial use. There are not enough wood chips on the outside area.

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

Allergy form did not identify foods that can substitute for the allergenic foods.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) / 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Serious / Short Term

There area some outlets that have the plug ins caps that are a choke hazard. There is a basketball hoop that has dangling strings that could form a loop. There are some areas on the outside playground that has chipped and peeling paint. There were a few outlets that were not tamper resistant.

Report (PDF)

Dec 2023 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · December 5, 2023

Medication

WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) / 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) · Serious

A child in the Sea Star room did not have the medication authorization form with the epi-pen. A child in the Sea Star room did not have her full name on the over the counter cream and there was not an expiration date on the medicaton form.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious

One of the exits to stairs is blocked by equipment that is behind door. In the Sockeyes classroom the loft exit is partially blocked.

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(2) · Serious

The medicaton paperwork does not show that the staff have been trainied on giving the epi-pen to the child.

Report (PDF)

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Hours
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, 5 days a week, year round

Policies

Enrollment
New student deposit holds the spot before start and is applied to the first month's tuition; registration fee due at enrollment and annually; fee and deposit nonrefundable

Details

(425) 641-0824

Website
newportschool.com
Address
12930 SE Newport Way
License
PL-21879, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Level 3
Established
1973

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