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 centers, where the middle half licenses 43–121. Measured across 576 Seattle centers, 2026-08-17.
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

Who will be with our child?

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

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)

What Shortlist has verified

License status Active
Website fisw.org

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
January 9, 2026
On file
3 visits since October 2023 — all of them cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
Fixed?
Washington DCYF does not publish whether a finding was corrected.
Most serious
SeriousThe provider did not report calling 911 due child having an allergic reaction to the Department within 48 hours. · September 17, 2024

Washington DCYF publishes the licensor’s own observation and a risk level for every citation it issues at a licensing visit, with the inspection report attached as a PDF.

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 1 valid issue

Complaint · September 19, 2024 · Resolved November 4, 2024

Reported to the state by the program

Serious injury, valid issues and self-report are Washington’s own fields on its complaint listing.

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)

Before you tour

French Immersion School of Washington hasn’t published

Sick and biting policies.

Ask what changed after the ten findings Washington DCYF ranked Serious, most recently in September 2024.It does not publish whether a finding was fixed. The rest carry its lower risk levels.

Sources and dates

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What kind of place is this

Not yet reported: established.

Who will be with our child

Not yet reported: children per teacher.

Will it fit our family

  • Ages served — Checked July 2026 · fisw.org
  • Hours, Days / week, Schedule — Checked July 2026 · fisw.org

Not yet reported: holiday closures.

What will it cost us

  • Toddler, Preschool — Checked June 2026 · fisw.org

Pricing per provider website, checked July 2026.

Licensing and contact

State record

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

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