Bel-Red Bilingual Academy

Center · Bellevue · 15061 Bel Red Rd

What kind of place is this?

Size 50 children licensed In the middle half for Seattle, where the middle half licenses 43–122. Measured across 578 Seattle programs, 2026-07-29.
Approach developmental, bilingual

In the program’s own words

“Core Statement of Whole Child Development ... Our philosophy is that all aspects of development are interrelated and each individual child is worthy of respect and encouragement.” brbacademy.com, August 2026
“The mission of Bel-Red Bilingual Academy is to: provide a holistic education for children, to encourage children to express their creativity and their potential while developing into respectful individuals with a high sense of moral conduct” brbacademy.com, July 2026
Sources and dates

Not yet reported: established.

Will it fit our family?

Ages served Pre-school (at least 2.5 years old, potty trained) through 3rd Grade
Days / week 5
Schedule full-day
Holiday closures Closed for July 4th (summer program)
Sources and dates

Not yet reported: hours.

What will it cost us?

Application fee $50
Sibling discount A 10% discount is available for 2nd or more children in the same family for the same week (excludes extended care and other fees)

What Shortlist has verified

License status Active
Website brbacademy.com
Sources and dates

Each date is when Shortlist last checked that fact against its source.

State record — Washington DCYF

Jan 2026 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · January 6, 2026

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

Five staff members have not renewed their food handler permits. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term

One bicycle located outdoors did not have rubber handlebar protectors. Flaking paint and rusted areas were observed and were accessible to children.

Report (PDF)

Oct 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · October 3, 2024

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space · WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

The wood chip ground cover under the slides exit area was measured at approximately 3 inches deepinstead of required 9 inches.

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(2)(a) · Serious

No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

No observation text was recorded under this citation in the source inspection report.

Report (PDF)

Dec 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · December 12, 2023

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(1) / 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(11) / 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(3) · Long Term / Short Term / Serious

Lori, Arielle, Marioly, Jacqueline, Lixian, Ying Ni, and Ning need BBP Lori, Arielle, Marioly, Jacqueline, Lixian, Diana, Su, Ning and Ying Ni need Food Handlers cards. Lori, Xiolan, Arielle, Mariolym Andrea, Jacqueline, Lixian, Ying Ni, Diana, Abigai and Ning need First Aid and CPR. Arielle, Andrea, Jacqueline, Ying Ni, and Ning need CCB.

Report (PDF)

Apr 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · April 26, 2023

Preservice requirements · WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious · No longer displayed by the state

Leanna Dunn has an expired background check.

Report (PDF)

Sources and dates

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