Birch Tree Academy - Bel Red Campus

Complaints the state found valid

• Received May 6, 2024Valid complaint, 1 rule citedresolved Jun 12, 2024

  • Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of childrenSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “Provider acknowledged that their staff used an angry/hostile enteraction with a child.”

      WAC 110-300-0331(1)

• Received May 15, 2023Valid complaintresolved Jul 19, 2023

  The state’s report (PDF)

Licensing inspections

• Jul 23, 20261 citation

  • Food allergies and special dietary needsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “Child with allergy to cashews, yogurt, and cheese does not have an individual care plan.”

      WAC 110-300-0186(1)

• Dec 31, 2025Nothing cited
• Nov 10, 20252 citations

  • Food allergies and special dietary needsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “Child with a food allergy to pistachios and cashews didn't have an individual food plan.”

      WAC 110-300-0186(1)

  • Food allergies and special dietary needsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “Child with food allergy doesn't have her epi-pen at the center.”

      WAC 110-300-0186(2)

• Aug 13, 20245 citations

  • Food allergies and special dietary needsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “Child LB missing Benadryl.”

      WAC 110-300-0186(2)

  • Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “Classroom 4 Area under the sink with Borax open and accessible to children.”

      WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a), WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)

  • Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “Laundry room unlocked.”

      WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a), WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)

  • Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “Playground emergency exit door locked during business hours.”

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

  • Immunizations and exempt childrenLong Term. The state’s lowest risk level. Fix within 20 business days, no recheck.

    • “Child with immunizations that are not complete did not have signed agreement plan about coming to compliance.”

      WAC 110-300-0210(3)

• Mar 1, 20242 citations

  • Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “Detachable outlet covers inserted in power outlets. Loose cords accessible to children. Plastic bags accessible in a bathroom.”

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

  • First-aid—CPR certification and suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “First aid kits accessible to children.”

      WAC 110-300-0230(2)(b)

• Jan 30, 2020Nothing cited