Bellevue · Licensed center
Kiddie Academy of Bellevue
At a glance
- Large center, licensed for 229 children.
- Hours 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., 5 days a week.
- Kiddie Academy franchise; the brand is owned by Essential Brands, Inc. (privately held).
What to know
The license is the range the state allows. It does not say which ages have openings.
What the state has found
The state cited rules at 4 of its 5 licensing inspections since June 2023. It lists no valid complaint about this center.
See each inspection
Licensing inspections
Aug 5, 20264 citations
Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“Rooms 112 and 113 had a charging cord that was accessible to the children - staff removed during the visit”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c)
Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“There are 3 trikes on the playground that are rusty.”
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g)
Safe food practicesShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“There was a bag of cheerios that was not stored in an air tight bag/container. It had been opened and was in the original bag rolled up - Chef corrected on site”
WAC 110-300-0197(4)
Handwashing and hand sanitizerShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“In room 104 a staff did not wash her hands after changing a childs diaper - the director spoke to the staff regarding washing hands before and after changing diapers.”
WAC 110-300-0200(4)
Nov 20, 20254 citations
Safety requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“There was a pile of plastic bags in the bathroom in room 112 - the staff removed during the visit.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)
Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“In a variety of the rooms they have plastic locks on the exit door handles that require special knowledge.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a)
Emergency preparation and exitingSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“The far exit playground door has a crockpot and plastic containers that are in the way of the exit. The landing from the same exit pathway has boxes and play equipment (soccer net) that is in the exit pathway.”
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c)
Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15.
“There was a charging cord in room 111 that was capable of forming a loop and accessible to the children - the staff corrected during the visit.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c)
Oct 8, 20241 citation
Safety requirementsShort Term. Fix within 10 business days. Rechecked within 15. Serious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“There was a pencil sharpener that had a cord hanging down and it was accessible to the children - staff put the sharpener away during the visit. In room 114 there was a roll of plastic bags on the changing table that was accessible to the children - the roll of bags was put up high on a shelf during the visit.”
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c), WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d)
- Mar 18, 2024Nothing cited
Jun 14, 20233 citations
MedicationSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Licensor B. observed that infant, M.L., had diaper cream and did not have a medication authorization form completed. Licensor B. observed that infant, S.R., did not have their full name labeled on the diaper cream and the name of the diaper cream on the medication authorization form. Licensor B. observed that child, L.S., had an expired EpiPen and expired Zyrtec medication.”
WAC 110-300-0215(3), WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii), WAC 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i)
Storage of hazardous and maintenance suppliesSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Licensor observed that a container of hand soap was stored in an open cabinet above a toilet in a children's bathroom.”
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a)
Training requirementsSerious. Fix within 5 business days. The licensor rechecks within 10.
“Licensor B. observed that staff members: D.B. N., M.W. and A.R. did not have current safe sleep training. Licensor B. observed that staff member A.R. did not have BBP training. Licnesor B. observed that staff members: M.W. and A.R. did not have child care basics training. Licensor B. observed that staff members: D.B. Real, M Winters and A.R. did not have current food workers cards.”
WAC 110-300-0106(12)
The state cited rules at 4 of this center's 5 inspections. Seattle-area centers inspected 5 times split three ways: 39% had fewer, 39% the same, and 22% more (77 centers).
How all 77 Seattle-area centers inspected 5 times compare
Of the 77 Seattle-area centers the state inspected 5 times, how many of those inspections cited a rule:
- None1%
- 1 of 53%
- 2 of 59%
- 3 of 526%
- 4 of 539%This center
- All 522%
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Washington DCYF
- Last visit
- August 5, 2026
- On file
- 5 visits since June 2023 — 1 cited nothing
- Most serious
- Serious —
There was a pile of plastic bags in the bathroom in room 112 - the staff removed during the visit.
· November 20, 2025
Washington DCYF publishes each citation in the licensor’s own words, with a risk level.
Aug 2026 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · August 5, 2026
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term
Rooms 112 and 113 had a charging cord that was accessible to the children - staff removed during the visit
WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term
There are 3 trikes on the playground that are rusty.
WAC 110-300-0197(4) · Short Term
There was a bag of cheerios that was not stored in an air tight bag/container. It had been opened and was in the original bag rolled up - Chef corrected on site
Handwashing and hand sanitizer
WAC 110-300-0200(4) · Short Term
In room 104 a staff did not wash her hands after changing a childs diaper - the director spoke to the staff regarding washing hands before and after changing diapers.
Nov 2025 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · November 20, 2025
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) · Short Term
There was a charging cord in room 111 that was capable of forming a loop and accessible to the children - the staff corrected during the visit.
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious
There was a pile of plastic bags in the bathroom in room 112 - the staff removed during the visit.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious
In a variety of the rooms they have plastic locks on the exit door handles that require special knowledge.
Emergency preparation and exiting
WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious
The far exit playground door has a crockpot and plastic containers that are in the way of the exit. The landing from the same exit pathway has boxes and play equipment (soccer net) that is in the exit pathway.
Oct 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · October 8, 2024
WAC 110-300-0165(2)(c) / 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Short Term / Serious
There was a pencil sharpener that had a cord hanging down and it was accessible to the children - staff put the sharpener away during the visit. In room 114 there was a roll of plastic bags on the changing table that was accessible to the children - the roll of bags was put up high on a shelf during the visit.
Jun 2023 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · June 14, 2023
WAC 110-300-0215(3) / 110-300-0215(3)(a)(ii) / 110-300-0215(3)(a)(i) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of July 6, 2026
Licensor B. observed that infant, M.L., had diaper cream and did not have a medication authorization form completed. Licensor B. observed that infant, S.R., did not have their full name labeled on the diaper cream and the name of the diaper cream on the medication authorization form. Licensor B. observed that child, L.S., had an expired EpiPen and expired Zyrtec medication.
Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies
WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of July 6, 2026
Licensor observed that a container of hand soap was stored in an open cabinet above a toilet in a children's bathroom.
WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious · No longer on the state’s site as of July 6, 2026
Licensor B. observed that staff members: D.B. N., M.W. and A.R. did not have current safe sleep training. Licensor B. observed that staff member A.R. did not have BBP training. Licnesor B. observed that staff members: M.W. and A.R. did not have child care basics training. Licensor B. observed that staff members: D.B. Real, M Winters and A.R. did not have current food workers cards.
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What it costs
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A day here
7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., 5 days a week
Meals, screens, updates for parents and two more
- Meals
- Healthy meals and snacks provided; families don't pack food
- Screens
- Technology incorporated as a supportive learning tool in a balanced way
- Updates for parents
- Academy Link app for updates, photos, and daily info
- Schedule
- Part-time and flexible scheduling options
- Closed
- Friday before Labor Day (Teacher in-service day); Labor Day; Thanksgiving Day; Day After Thanksgiving; Christmas Eve and Christmas Day; New Year's Day; Presidents Day (Teacher in-service day); Parent Teacher Conferences (April 9, 2027); Memorial Day; Independence Day (July 5, 2027)
Who cares for your child
Olive Amado-Cortez (Executive Director), 18 years in early childhood and Debbie Buzalski (Senior Director), 50 years in early childhood.
Details
- Phone
- (425) 800-4242
- Address
- 990 102nd Avenue NE, Bellevue, 98004
- License
- PL-79489
- Quality program
- Early Achievers Enrolled
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Sources and dates
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Who cares for your child
- Staff kiddieacademy.com
State record
From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked November 3, 2026.
Washington’s four risk levels, highest first: Immediate, Serious, Short Term, Long Term. Deadlines from DCYF procedure PRO 10.1.21.
Ages
A day here
- Meals, Updates for parents — Checked September 2026 kiddieacademy.com
- Screens — Checked June 2026 kiddieacademy.com
- Hours, Closed — Checked September 2026 kiddieacademy.com
- Schedule — Checked September 2026 kiddieacademy.com
Details
- Phone — Checked April 2026 kiddieacademy.com
- Website — Checked July 2026 kiddieacademy.com
- Address, Quality program — Checked June 2026 data.wa.gov
- License — Checked April 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- Ages on the license — Checked September 2026 findchildcarewa.org
- Ages they serve — Checked September 2026 kiddieacademy.com
- Who runs it — Checked October 2026 kiddieacademy.com/academies/bellevue
- Who runs it — Checked October 2026 kiddieacademy.com/about-us
Kiddie Academy's own site says the founding Miller family continues to own and operate Kiddie Academy, and that other families own and operate the academies in their communities. kiddieacademy.com
Large means the biggest quarter of Seattle-area’s 855 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 116 to 323 children. Small is 6 to 40; medium is 41 to 115.
The ages on the license are what the state licenses it to care for, which can be wider than the ages it takes.