French Immersion School of Washington

Center · Bellevue · 4211 W Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE

What kind of place is this?

Size 101 children licensed In the middle half for Seattle, where the middle half licenses 43–122. Measured across 578 Seattle programs, 2026-07-29.
Approach bilingual

In the program’s own words

“FISW provides an excellent bilingual education in a welcoming environment that encourages critical thinking and curiosity.” fisw.org, August 2026
Sources and dates

Not yet reported: established.

Will it fit our family?

Ages served age 2 through 5th grade
Hours 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Days / week 5
Schedule full-day, half-day, full-week, part-week
Sources and dates
  • Ages served — Checked July 2026 · fisw.org
  • Hours — Checked July 2026 · fisw.org
  • Days / week — Checked July 2026 · fisw.org
  • Schedule — Checked July 2026 · fisw.org

Not yet reported: holiday closures.

What will it cost us?

Toddler $2,791/mo about $17/hr
Preschool $2,791/mo about $17/hr
Part-time $1,249–$1,984/mo
Application fee $1,500
Sibling discount $1,250 for 5 full days; $600 for 5 mornings or 3 full days (not applicable to 3 mornings or Middle School Continuing French)
Sources and dates
  • Toddler — Checked June 2026 · fisw.org
  • Preschool — Checked June 2026 · fisw.org

Pricing per provider website, checked July 2026.

What Shortlist has verified

License status Active
Website fisw.org
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 9, 2026

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(5)(a) · Short Term

Two electrical outlets were not tamper-resistant (one in classroom 105 and in the gym) Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Immunizations and exempt children · WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2) · Long Term

Two children whose files were reviewed didn't have current CIS forms.

Report (PDF)

Sep 2024 Complaint

Complaint · September 19, 2024

Duty to protect children and report incidents · WAC 110-300-0475(2) · Serious

The provider did not report calling 911 due child having an allergic reaction to the Department within 48 hours.

Report (PDF)

Sep 2024 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · September 17, 2024

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

Child PE medication form for Benadryl is missing side effects, Zyrtec doesn't have medication form.

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

Children EB and PE missing substitute foods on the individual care plan.

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

Staff YT gave medication to a child without DCYF medication training.

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

Staff SE and SM have expired food permits.

Report (PDF)

Oct 2023 Licensing visit 5 findings

Licensing visit · October 20, 2023

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

Medication was accessible to children.

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

Plastic bags accessible to children. Electrical outlets are not temper resistent.

First-aid—CPR certification and supplies · WAC 110-300-0230(2)(b) · Serious

First aid kits accessible to children.

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(4) · Serious

ED is missing hands on portion of CPR/1st Aid, BBP, Basic training, Child abuse and neglect reporting, homlessness training, and emergency preparedness training. MN is missing Basic training, Child abuse and neglect reporting, homlessness training, and emergency preparedness training.

Emergency preparation and exiting · WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

Playground emergency exit door was locked.

Report (PDF)

Sources and dates

Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote.