Bright Stars Montessori

Center · Bellevue · 14434 NE 8th St

What kind of place is this?

Size 80 children licensed In the middle half for Seattle, where the middle half licenses 43–122. Measured across 578 Seattle programs, 2026-07-29.
Approach montessori

In the program’s own words

“Our Montessori approach values the human spirit and development of the whole child - physical, social, emotional and cognitive.” brightstarsmontessori.org, July 2026
Sources and dates

Not yet reported: established.

Will it fit our family?

Not yet reported: ages served, hours, days / week, schedule, holiday closures.

What will it cost us?

This provider does not publish pricing.

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Early Achievers Enrolled
License status Active
Sources and dates

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State record — Washington DCYF

Sep 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · September 9, 2025

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

Food handler permits were expired for four staff members.

Food allergies and special dietary needs · WAC 110-300-0186(1) · Serious

The individual care plans did not cover all the information required in this chapter. Food preference forms were missing for children with allergies and were not completed in addition to the individual care plans to support paragraph a) and b).

Medication · WAC 110-300-0215(3) · Serious

Medication authorization forms were missing for children who required medication.

Report (PDF)

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

Licensing visit · June 14, 2023

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

Sarika and Rathnasree need CPR/First Aid 6 staff need food handlers cards 5 staff need CCB

Report (PDF)

Sources and dates

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