Bellevue · Licensed center

Stellar Montessori Academy

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What the state has found

The state cited rules at 3 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, 33% had rules cited at 3 of them, as this center did. 29% had rules cited at all 4, 7% at none.

Licensing inspections

Nov 5, 20253 citations

  • “(3)(c) An exit door in the D-3 preschool classroom was blocked by a bookshelf.”

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

  • “(11) The exit gate by the front door and playground does not self-close.”

    WAC 110-300-0145(11)

  • “(2)(c) There was a pencil sharpener cord that was accessible to the children in the D-5 preschool classroom.”

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

Sep 12, 20243 citations

  • “An individual care plan was missing for a child with allergies.”

    WAC 110-300-0186(1)

  • “There were backpack straps and a rope that was tied up and forming a loop that were accessible to children. There were plastic bags under a sink that was accessible to children. The doors under the sink were not locked or had a child proof mechanism. There was an extension cord that is permanently placed and was attached to a projector.”

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

  • “There was a tripping hazard that was partially blocking the exit door in the hallway to the right of the building.”

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

Feb 27, 2024No rules cited
Jun 16, 20231 citation

  • “G. and P. need BBP G., A., A. need CPR/First Aid Srvanthi needs First Aid A. needs CCB A., G., P., A. need Food Handlers cards”

    WAC 110-300-0106(12), WAC 110-300-0106(4)

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State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
November 5, 2025
On file
4 visits since June 2023 — 1 cited nothing
Most serious
Serious — (3)(c) An exit door in the D-3 preschool classroom was blocked by a bookshelf. · November 5, 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.

Nov 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · November 5, 2025

Outdoor early learning program space

WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term

(11) The exit gate by the front door and playground does not self-close.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term

(2)(c) There was a pencil sharpener cord that was accessible to the children in the D-5 preschool classroom.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious

(3)(c) An exit door in the D-3 preschool classroom was blocked by a bookshelf.

Report (PDF)

Sep 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · September 12, 2024

Food allergies and special dietary needs

WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

An individual care plan was missing for a child with allergies.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

There were backpack straps and a rope that was tied up and forming a loop that were accessible to children. There were plastic bags under a sink that was accessible to children. The doors under the sink were not locked or had a child proof mechanism. There was an extension cord that is permanently placed and was attached to a projector.

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious

There was a tripping hazard that was partially blocking the exit door in the hallway to the right of the building.

Report (PDF)

Feb 2024 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Jun 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · June 16, 2023

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(4) · Serious

G. and P. need BBP G., A., A. need CPR/First Aid Srvanthi needs First Aid A. needs CCB A., G., P., A. need Food Handlers cards

Report (PDF)

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

How they teach

STEAM

“At Stellar Montessori Academy, STEAM is naturally woven into everyday learning experiences.”

What it costs

$1,825 a month for a toddler

Toddler$1,825

Lower than 91% of the 70 that publish a price.

Stellar Montessori AcademyMost Seattle-area prices (middle 80%)

Part time (morning)
$800 to $1,265 a month
Application fee
$300

A day here

Hours
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, 5 days a week
Schedule
Extended Day (8:00 AM – 6:00 PM), Full-time (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM), AM Part-time (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM); 2, 3, 4, or 5 days per week

Details

(425) 445-4428

Website
stellarmontessoriacademy.com
Address
2015 Richards Rd
License
PL-28027, active
Quality program
Early Achievers Enrolled
Ages they serve
Montessori Prep 2 years - 3 years; Montessori ECE 3 years - 6 years

Nearby

The eight closest of the 16 other licensed centers in ZIP 98005

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State record

From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked October 10, 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 9, 2026.