Bellevue · Licensed center

World for Kids

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What the state has found

The state cited rules at 3 of its 4 licensing inspections since March 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

Feb 19, 20261 citation

  • “(2)(d) There were several plastic bags in a cubbie under the diaper changing table in the bathroom to the right that were accessible to the children.”

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

Aug 26, 20243 citations

  • “A hose was observed on the playground, lying on the ground and forming multiple loops. The director has moved the hose to storage, making it inaccessible to children. WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d): Plastic bags were observed on the bottom shelf in the bathroom, within children's reach. The director has moved the bags out of reach, placing them on the top shelf. WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e): The water temperature in the bathroom sink was measured at 121.1 degrees Fahrenheit. WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b): The outlet in the bathroom near the sink was observed to be GFCI but not tamper-resistant (TR).”

    WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d), WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b)

  • “One staff member was observed working with children without completing or renewing the following required training: CPR and First Aid certification, Bloodborne Pathogens training, and a Food Handler Permit.”

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

  • “Open jars of food in the fridge were observed without labels indicating the date they were opened or, where applicable, the names of the individuals they belonged to.”

    WAC 110-300-0197(4)

Oct 4, 2023No rules cited
Mar 22, 20234 citations

  • “Playground equipment not installed with CPSC guidelines for fall space. Playground chips are not nine inches deep and are not "playground wood chips".”

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

  • “The building has flaking paint and a tarp on the roof from prior leak repair. The wall heating unit is accessible to children and needs a cover.”

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

  • “cleaning supplies accessible to children in bathroom.”

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

  • “Lead teacher does not have BBP, CPR, First Aid, food handlers card. Director has not taken medication management training.”

    WAC 110-300-0106(12)

Read every record and the state’s reports

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
February 19, 2026
On file
4 visits since March 2023 — 1 cited nothing
Most serious
Serious — (2)(d) There were several plastic bags in a cubbie under the diaper changing table in the bathroom to the right that were accessible to the children. · February 19, 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.

Feb 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · February 19, 2026

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

(2)(d) There were several plastic bags in a cubbie under the diaper changing table in the bathroom to the right that were accessible to the children.

Report (PDF)

Aug 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · August 26, 2024

Safe food practices

WAC 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term

Open jars of food in the fridge were observed without labels indicating the date they were opened or, where applicable, the names of the individuals they belonged to.

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) / 110-300-0165(5)(b) · Serious

WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c): A hose was observed on the playground, lying on the ground and forming multiple loops. The director has moved the hose to storage, making it inaccessible to children. WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d): Plastic bags were observed on the bottom shelf in the bathroom, within children's reach. The director has moved the bags out of reach, placing them on the top shelf. WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e): The water temperature in the bathroom sink was measured at 121.1 degrees Fahrenheit. WAC 110-300-0165(5)(b): The outlet in the bathroom near the sink was observed to be GFCI but not tamper-resistant (TR).

Training requirements

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

One staff member was observed working with children without completing or renewing the following required training: CPR and First Aid certification, Bloodborne Pathogens training, and a Food Handler Permit.

Report (PDF)

Oct 2023 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Mar 2023 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · March 22, 2023

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of July 6, 2026

Playground equipment not installed with CPSC guidelines for fall space. Playground chips are not nine inches deep and are not "playground wood chips".

Safety requirements

WAC 110-300-0165(3)(b) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of July 6, 2026

The building has flaking paint and a tarp on the roof from prior leak repair. The wall heating unit is accessible to children and needs a cover.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of July 6, 2026

cleaning supplies accessible to children in bathroom.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of July 6, 2026

Lead teacher does not have BBP, CPR, First Aid, food handlers card. Director has not taken medication management training.

Report (PDF)

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How they teach

Play-based

“we believe children learn best when they can explore a variety of play-based experiences that encourage creativity and discovery”

A day here

Hours
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, 5 days a week

Details

(425) 442-7225

Website
worldforkid.com
Address
834 Bellevue Way SE
License
PL-82892, active

Nearby

The eight closest of the 30 other licensed centers in ZIP 98004

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How they teach

State record

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

A day here

Details

Small means the smallest quarter of Seattle-area’s 859 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 6 to 40 children. Medium is 41 to 114; 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.