Primrose School of West Bellevue

Center · Bellevue · 1150 114th Ave SE

What kind of place is this?

Size 206 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, developmental

In the program’s own words

“An exclusive Balanced Learning® curriculum that blends academics and social-emotional growth through purposeful play and nurturing guidance” primroseschools.com, July 2026
“Our s chool uses the proprietary Primrose Schools Balanced Learning® curriculum, which is research-informed and designed to nurture the whole child — intellectually, socially, emotionally and physically. We believe in balancing teacher-guided learning with purposeful play to build a strong foundation for the future.” primroseschools.com, August 2026
Sources and dates

Not yet reported: established.

Will it fit our family?

Ages served 6 weeks through school age (Infant 6 weeks–1 year, Toddler 1–2, Early Preschool 2–3, Preschool 3–4, Pre-K 4–5, Summer Adventure Club 6–8)
Hours 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Days / week 5
Schedule full-day
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 Enrolled
License status Active
Sources and dates

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

State record — Washington DCYF

Jul 2025 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Oct 2024 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · October 15, 2024

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

Shannon's food card was not available for the licensor to see and is not verfied in Merit.

Report (PDF)

Oct 2023 Complaint

Complaint · October 18, 2023

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

Licensor met with the staff member that was accused of grabbing the child and she confirmed that she did grab him by the arms and he pulled away resulting in the injury. She stated she did not grab him in a malicious way, the child was running around the room and going under tables. She was trying to redirect him and was speaking to him while holding his hands and he pulled away.

Report (PDF)

Oct 2023 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · October 30, 2023

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

The rooms have blinds with inner cords that are capable of forming loops. Dispute Description: It is impossible to form a loop from the inner cords until the blinds have been raised beyond a child's reach. When the blinds are within a child's reach, there is insufficient slack in the inner cords to form a loop posing risk of strangulation to children. The blinds purchased are marketed as cordless and child safe. It is impossible to form a loop from the inner cords until the blinds have been raised beyond a child's reach. When the blinds are within a child's reach, there is insufficient slack in the inner cords to form a loop posing risk of strangulation to children. The blinds purchased are marketed as cordless and child safe.

Preservice requirements · WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious

Alison does not have a cleared PBC.

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(11) / 110-300-0106(10) / 110-300-0106(12) / 110-300-0106(8) / 110-300-0106(3) · Short Term / Serious

Chloe, Alexandra, Avery and Allison do not have CPR, HIV or food cards. Avery does not have child care basics. Chloe, Alexandra, Avery and Allison do not have safe sleep training

Report (PDF)

Sources and dates

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