Bellevue · Licensed family home
Bear yaya learning center
What to know
The license is the range the state allows. It does not say which ages have openings.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at all 4 of its licensing inspections since July 2024. It lists no valid complaint about this home.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
Aug 19, 20262 citations
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“(1)(a) A sanitizer bottle from the 3-step bottles was sitting on the ground in the corner of the bathroom and was accessible to the children. There was a pack of Kirkland brand wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" in the bathroom above the toilet that were accessible to the children. There were two packs of Honest brand wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" in drawers in the closet next to the bathroom that were unlocked and accessible to the children. There was a pack of Kirkland brand wipes and a pack of Pampers brand wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" on a shelf under a lamp in the back room and were accessible to the children. There was a Thinkbaby sunscreen, Blue Lizard sunscreen, and an Aquaphor healing paste that were labeled "keep out of the reach of children" in a basket on a shelf under a lamp in the back room and were accessible to the children.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
Immunizations and exempt childrenLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
“(1)(2) Licensor reviewed 5 children's CIS forms. The children's CIS forms were dated 6/28/24, 2/19/2025, 3/4/2025, 4/1/2025, and 5/15/2025.”
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)
Nov 18, 20251 citation
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“(1)(a) There was a bag of wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" in a bin by the glass sliding doors that was accessible to the children.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
Feb 11, 20258 citations
Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“(12) Two staff member's food handlers cards were not given to Licensor to review.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
MedicationSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“(3)(a)(ii) A child who has a nonprescription medication doesn't have a signed medication authorization form from their parents on file. The medication was also not labeled with the child's name.”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii)
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“(1)(a) The 3-step bottles were hanging on a shelf in the bathroom and were accessible to the children.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
Staff recordsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“(3) 3 staff members were missing emergency contacts and applications or resumes. 1 staff file was missing a copy of their ID.”
WAC 110-300-0115(3)
Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“(3)(a) There is a gutter that has sharp edges on the playground.”
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a)
First-aid—CPR certification and suppliesLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
“(1) Two staff members did not have CPR cards in their file for Licensor to review. (3) The first aid kit was missing an elastic bandage.”
WAC 110-300-0230(3)
Child recordsLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
“(2) 3 child's files were missing emergency contacts. A child who is enrolled didn't have a file.”
WAC 110-300-0460(2)
PostingsLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.
“(1)(2) The provider's current license, a statement about where to find staff and child's emergency information, a statement regarding requesting additional licensing information, and a liability insurance certificate were not posted.”
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2)
Jul 23, 20247 citations
Food allergies and special dietary needsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“The individual care plan that identifyes substituted foods and provides specific teeatment was not obtained by the provider for the child with allergi”
WAC 110-300-0186(1)
MedicationSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“The medication provided to the child with allergy did not have the medication authorisation form acompanied it. 110-300-0125(3)(a)(iii) - Fluoride toothpaste was given to a child without the required authorization form from the doctor.”
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i)
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“The climbing equipment was observed placed on a turf itself.”
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)
Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Small toys were observed to be accessible to toddlers. 110-300-0165(2)(b) - Window blinds were observed on the windows in the main childcare space. 110-300-0165(2)(c) - Strings were observed to be accessible to children on a hammock located outside. 110-300-0165(2)(d) - Plastic bags were observed to be accessible to children outside. 110-300-0165(2)(f) - The sliding glass door lacked pictures, stickers, or posters at children's eye level to prevent them from bumping into the door. 110-300-0165(3)(a) - The panel of the house to the left of the entrance was observed to be worn out with sharp, splintered edges. 110-300-0165(3)(e) - The mat in the second room was unevenly positioned, posing a tripping hazard.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(b), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“100-300-0260(a)(b) - The storage room lacked a locking door or any other means to prevent access by children. 110-300-0260(1)(a) - Cleaning supplies were observed under the bathroom sink without safety locks on the drawers.”
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b), WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
Transportation and off-site activity policySerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“The transportation policy in the parent handbook does not accurately reflect the services currently offered to families by the provider.”
WAC 110-300-0480(2)
Outdoor early learning program spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“The self-latching mechanism observed on the gate to the right of the exit needed to be fixed to ensure it would self-close.”
WAC 110-300-0145(11)
The state cited rules at all 4 of this home's inspections. Most Seattle-area family homes inspected 4 times had fewer: 70% of 401.
How all 401 Seattle-area family homes inspected 4 times compare
Of the 401 Seattle-area family homes the state inspected 4 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- None6%
- 1 of 417%
- 2 of 420%
- 3 of 427%
- All 430%This home
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- August 19, 2026
- On file
- 4 visits since July 2024 — all of them cited findings
- Most serious
- Serious —
(1)(a) A sanitizer bottle from the 3-step bottles was sitting on the ground in the corner of the bathroom and was accessible to the children. There was a pack of Kirkland brand wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" in the bathroom above the toilet that were accessible to the children. There were two packs of Honest brand wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" in drawers in the closet next to the bathroom that were unlocked and accessible to the children. There was a pack of Kirkland brand wipes and a pack of Pampers brand wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" on a shelf under a lamp in the back room and were accessible to the children. There was a Thinkbaby sunscreen, Blue Lizard sunscreen, and an Aquaphor healing paste that were labeled "keep out of the reach of children" in a basket on a shelf under a lamp in the back room and were accessible to the children.
· August 19, 2026
Washington DCYF publishes each citation in the licensor’s own words, with a risk level.
Aug 2026 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · August 19, 2026
Immunizations and exempt children
WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term
(1)(2) Licensor reviewed 5 children's CIS forms. The children's CIS forms were dated 6/28/24, 2/19/2025, 3/4/2025, 4/1/2025, and 5/15/2025.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
(1)(a) A sanitizer bottle from the 3-step bottles was sitting on the ground in the corner of the bathroom and was accessible to the children. There was a pack of Kirkland brand wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" in the bathroom above the toilet that were accessible to the children. There were two packs of Honest brand wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" in drawers in the closet next to the bathroom that were unlocked and accessible to the children. There was a pack of Kirkland brand wipes and a pack of Pampers brand wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" on a shelf under a lamp in the back room and were accessible to the children. There was a Thinkbaby sunscreen, Blue Lizard sunscreen, and an Aquaphor healing paste that were labeled "keep out of the reach of children" in a basket on a shelf under a lamp in the back room and were accessible to the children.
Nov 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · November 18, 2025
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
(1)(a) There was a bag of wipes labeled "keep out of the reach of children" in a bin by the glass sliding doors that was accessible to the children.
Feb 2025 Licensing visit 8 findings
Licensing visit · February 11, 2025
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious
(12) Two staff member's food handlers cards were not given to Licensor to review.
WAC 110-300-0115(3) · Short Term
(3) 3 staff members were missing emergency contacts and applications or resumes. 1 staff file was missing a copy of their ID.
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(a) · Short Term
(3)(a) There is a gutter that has sharp edges on the playground.
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) · Serious
(3)(a)(ii) A child who has a nonprescription medication doesn't have a signed medication authorization form from their parents on file. The medication was also not labeled with the child's name.
First-aid—CPR certification and supplies
WAC 110-300-0230(3) · Long Term
(1) Two staff members did not have CPR cards in their file for Licensor to review. (3) The first aid kit was missing an elastic bandage.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
(1)(a) The 3-step bottles were hanging on a shelf in the bathroom and were accessible to the children.
WAC 110-300-0460(2) · Long Term
(2) 3 child's files were missing emergency contacts. A child who is enrolled didn't have a file.
WAC 110-300-0505(1)(2) · Long Term
(1)(2) The provider's current license, a statement about where to find staff and child's emergency information, a statement regarding requesting additional licensing information, and a liability insurance certificate were not posted.
Jul 2024 Licensing visit 7 findings
Licensing visit · July 23, 2024
Food allergies and special dietary needs
WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious
The individual care plan that identifyes substituted foods and provides specific teeatment was not obtained by the provider for the child with allergi
WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious
110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) - The medication provided to the child with allergy did not have the medication authorisation form acompanied it. 110-300-0125(3)(a)(iii) - Fluoride toothpaste was given to a child without the required authorization form from the doctor.
Outdoor early learning program space
WAC 110-300-0145(11) · Short Term
The self-latching mechanism observed on the gate to the right of the exit needed to be fixed to ensure it would self-close.
Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space
WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious
The climbing equipment was observed placed on a turf itself.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) / 110-300-0165(2)(b) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
110-300-0165(2)(a) - Small toys were observed to be accessible to toddlers. 110-300-0165(2)(b) - Window blinds were observed on the windows in the main childcare space. 110-300-0165(2)(c) - Strings were observed to be accessible to children on a hammock located outside. 110-300-0165(2)(d) - Plastic bags were observed to be accessible to children outside. 110-300-0165(2)(f) - The sliding glass door lacked pictures, stickers, or posters at children's eye level to prevent them from bumping into the door. 110-300-0165(3)(a) - The panel of the house to the left of the entrance was observed to be worn out with sharp, splintered edges. 110-300-0165(3)(e) - The mat in the second room was unevenly positioned, posing a tripping hazard.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) / 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious
100-300-0260(a)(b) - The storage room lacked a locking door or any other means to prevent access by children. 110-300-0260(1)(a) - Cleaning supplies were observed under the bathroom sink without safety locks on the drawers.
Transportation and off-site activity policy
WAC 110-300-0480(2) · Serious
The transportation policy in the parent handbook does not accurately reflect the services currently offered to families by the provider.
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Details
- Phone
- (206) 631-1105
- Area
- Bellevue, 98006This home’s state page lists no street address.
- License
- PL-83956
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Enrolled
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State record
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked November 3, 2026.
Washington’s four risk levels, highest first: Immediate, Serious, Short Term, Long Term. Deadlines from DCYF procedure PRO 10.1.21.
Ages
Details
- Phone, Ages on the license — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- License, Quality program — Checked July 2026 findchildcarewa.org
Full-size means licensed for 12 children, the most any Seattle-area family home holds; 735 of Seattle-area’s 1,532 licensed family homes are. Small is 3 to 6; mid-size is 7 to 11.
The ages on the license are what the state licenses it to care for, which can be wider than the ages it takes.