Ivy Montessori International

Complaints the state found valid

• Received Aug 3, 2026Valid complaintresolved Oct 1, 2026

  • “Report that the provider has not been registered with the City of Bellevue.”

    The state’s description of the complaint

  The state’s report (PDF)

Licensing inspections

• Aug 13, 20264 citations

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

    • “D.S. does not have a cleared background. She was observed with children during nap time and also to assist upstairs with a child in the bathroom alone.”

      WAC 110-300-0105(2)

  • Training requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “D.S. and P.W. have not completed CCB training and are unsupervised with children.”

      WAC 110-300-0106(3)

  • Outdoor early learning program spaceShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “The gate does not sefl close”

      WAC 110-300-0145(11)

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

    • “CIS forms and immunizations are missing from at least 5 child files reviewed.”

      WAC 110-300-0210(1)(2)

• Dec 15, 20254 citations

  • Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning spaceSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.

    • “A little toddler slide (Little tikes first slide) is placed on cement. According to the mfg, it requires specific ground cover and a 6.6' use zone.”

      WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)

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

    • “The front door deadbolt was locked and requires both of the two handles to be turned at the same time to open the front door, requiring special knowledge to open. The deadbolt automatically locks.”

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

  • Preservice requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “The following staff do not have negative TB tests: J.C., M.C., L.T.”

      WAC 110-300-0105(3)

  • Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “4e) the water tested at 130 degrees F. 4f) the bottom of the stairs accessible from the main play room do not have a gate preventing access to the stairs. There is a gate at the top of the stairs where the bathroom is. There is a gate across the stairs leading down to the nap room, but not a gate at the bottom of the stairs in the nap room to prevent access to the stairs from the nap room.”

      WAC 110-300-0165(4)(e), WAC 110-300-0165(4)(f) · Rule: “All water accessible to enrolled children must not be hotter than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.”

• Jun 25, 20254 citations

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

    • “1) W.R. has not completed the health and safety trainings to be a volunteer. 12)Food handler training is expired for provider.”

      WAC 110-300-0106(12)

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

    • “1a) a basket of sunscreen was placed on a classroom table, accessible to children. lotion, flouride toothpaste, and diaper cream were observed placed on the counter in the bathroom next to the sink, accessible to children.”

      WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)

  • Staff recordsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “A staff file has not been created for W.”

      WAC 110-300-0115(3)

  • Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.

    • “2c) power cords were observed accessible to children. A cord to a sound machine was strung on the floor, within reach of a napping child. Two power cords for air purifiers were loosely on the floor. 4e) the water temperature tested over 125 degrees F in the bathroom hand washing sink. 4f) the stairs leading up to the bathroom area are not blocked by a gate. The stairs leading down to the basement level are not blocked by a gate. Children aged 1.5 years and 2 years were in care during the visit.”

      WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c)

• Jan 6, 20251 citation

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

    • “(2)(b) The blinds in the bottom floor of the home where children will have access to have inner cords that are capable of forming a loop. (2)(c) There were two cords connected to a router in the bottom floor of the home where children will have access to. (2)(d) There were two rolls of plastic bags in the backyard that would be accessible to the children. (3)(a) There was a rake in the backyard that would be accessible to the children. (5)(a) An outlet in the main space of the home where children would have access to was not tamper resistant.”

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