Lakemont Academy

Center · Bellevue · 5015 Lakemont Blvd SE

What kind of place is this?

Size 127 children licensed Larger than the middle half of Seattle programs, where the middle half licenses 43–122. Measured across 578 Seattle programs, 2026-07-29.
Approach academic

In the program’s own words

“Our curriculum is designed on early academics, physical activity, and social emotional learning.” kindercare.com, August 2026
Sources and dates

Not yet reported: established.

Will it fit our family?

Ages served 18 months to 5 years
Hours 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Days / week 5
Schedule full-time, part-time
Sources and dates

Not yet reported: holiday closures.

What will it cost us?

This provider does not publish pricing.

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Early Achievers Level 3
License status Active
Website kindercare.com
Sources and dates

Each date is when Shortlist last checked that fact against its source.

State record — Washington DCYF

Feb 2026 Complaint 2 findings

Complaint · February 6, 2026

Prohibited behavior and discipline, and physical separation of children · WAC 110-300-0331(1) · Serious

Licensor spoke with a staff member that shared that they witnessed the teacher flick the child's mouth before restraining him. The staff member shared that the child allegedly stepped on another child and that is why the teacher flicked him but she did not witness the child step on the other child. Date Disputed Date Disputed

Physical restraint · WAC 110-300-0335(2) · Serious

Licensor spoke with a staff member that shared that they witnessed the child being restrained by the teacher for 20 minutes.

Report (PDF)

Aug 2025 Licensing visit 4 findings

Licensing visit · August 7, 2025

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

(2)(d) There was a roll of plastic bags in a drawer in the Toddler A classroom and in the bathroom of the Preschool classroom.

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

(1)(2) 2 child files that were reviewed had CIS forms from 2023, 1 child file that was reviewed had a CIS form that was not medically verified, 1 child file that was reviewed had a CIS form from 2023 that physically filled in and didn't have a list of immunizations, and 1 child file that was reviewed had a blank CIS form.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies · WAC 110-300-0260(1)(a) · Serious

(1)(a) There were wipes labeled "keep out of reach of children" accessible to children in the Toddler A classroom, Preschool classroom, Pre-K 1 classroom, and in the playground by the front office. There was a disinfectant bottle and a unlabeled bottle with blue liquid accessible to the children in the Preschool classroom.

License and program location · WAC 110-300-0410(4) · Serious

(4) There were no water testing results provided for Licensor to review.

Report (PDF)

Nov 2024 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · November 27, 2024

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term

(3)(d) The storage/laundry room was unlocked and accessible to the children. (3)(g) The toilet in the bathroom to the right in the Preschool room is rusting at the bottom and needs to be fixed.

Clean and healthy environment · WAC 110-300-0240(2)(f) · Short Term

(2)(a) A wall in the Preschool room is peeling and has paint coming off. The door in the back of the room is also peeling. Both need to be fixed so that they can be cleaned properly. (2)(f) The center is using something other than bleach to clean and it has not been approved from the department. There is no waiver in place in the provider's account.

Report (PDF)

Apr 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · April 10, 2024

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

There were two epi-pens in Pre-K 1 that are expired. There are some diaper creams and lotions that are stored together. There are diaper creams accessible to children in Tod 1.

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

(2 d): There was a roll of plastic bags on the counter in Pre-K 2.

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

There is a gate between Tod A and B that has a door knob that requires special knowledge and is only accessible on one side of the room.

Report (PDF)

Jun 2023 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Sources and dates

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