Bella Mente Early Learning Center East
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Washington's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Washington caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:7, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a Child Development Associate (CDA). Teachers must complete 10 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Preschool
- Licensed capacity
- 117
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Child Development Associate (CDA)
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2025, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (5), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), and Food Safety & Allergic Reactions (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Mar 25, 20258 Findings8 Important
- Early Learning Providers Who Directly Care for Children Must Complete the Prevention of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids Training That Meets Washington State D…110-300-0106(10)
0106(1) CA, KH, KO, DP, AP is missing one and/or more of (4) reporting suspected child abuse, neglect, and exploitation training, (5)emergency preparedness, (7)children experiencing homelessness and (9) medication management training. 0106(12), AP has an expired food workers card. 0106(3) CA missing CCB training. Risk
- An Early Learning Provider Must Take Steps to Prevent Hazards to Children Including, but Not Limited To: (C) Making Inaccessible to Children Straps, Strings, Co…110-300-0165(2)
0165(2)(c) Cord (vine) used to hang artwork, was lying on bookshelf, accessible to children. 0165(2)(d) There is an unlocked cabinet with plastic bags accessible to children. 0165(3)(a) Boat located in the outdoor play area; wooden seats need to be sanded, wood is splintered. Chicken wire over the turtles bathtub, sharp points and edges. 0165(3)(c)(g) Body of boat located in the outdoor play area has broken, cracked with a side piece coming loose. Risk
- An Early Learning Provider Must Take Measures Intended to Prevent Other Hazards to Children in Care in Early Learning Program Space Including, but Not Limited T…110-300-0165(3)
0165(2)(c) Cord (vine) used to hang artwork, was lying on bookshelf, accessible to children. 0165(2)(d) There is an unlocked cabinet with plastic bags accessible to children. 0165(3)(a) Boat located in the outdoor play area; wooden seats need to be sanded, wood is splintered. Chicken wire over the turtles bathtub, sharp points and edges. 0165(3)(c)(g) Body of boat located in the outdoor play area has broken, cracked with a side piece coming loose. Risk
- This Section of the Inspection Report Lists Non-compliances Found During Any Licensing Inspection. Information From This Section Will Be Reported to Child Care…110-300-0165(3)
0165(2)(c) Cord (vine) used to hang artwork, was lying on bookshelf, accessible to children. 0165(2)(d) There is an unlocked cabinet with plastic bags accessible to children. 0165(3)(a) Boat located in the outdoor play area; wooden seats need to be sanded, wood is splintered. Chicken wire over the turtles bathtub, sharp points and edges. 0165(3)(c)(g) Body of boat located in the outdoor play area has broken, cracked with a side piece coming loose. Risk
- Early Learning Providers Who Prepare or Serve Food to Children at an Early Learning Program Must Obtain a Current Food Worker Card Prior to Preparing or Serving…Serious: 110-300-0106(12)
0106(1) CA, KH, KO, DP, AP is missing one and/or more of (4) reporting suspected child abuse, neglect, and exploitation training, (5)emergency preparedness, (7)children experiencing homelessness and (9) medication management training. 0106(12), AP has an expired food workers card. 0106(3) CA missing CCB training. Risk
- This Section of the Inspection Report Lists Non-compliances Found During Any Licensing Inspection. Information From This Section Will Be Reported to Child Care…Serious: 110-300-0165(2)
0165(2)(c) Cord (vine) used to hang artwork, was lying on bookshelf, accessible to children. 0165(2)(d) There is an unlocked cabinet with plastic bags accessible to children. 0165(3)(a) Boat located in the outdoor play area; wooden seats need to be sanded, wood is splintered. Chicken wire over the turtles bathtub, sharp points and edges. 0165(3)(c)(g) Body of boat located in the outdoor play area has broken, cracked with a side piece coming loose. Risk
- An Early Learning Provider Must Obtain Written Instructions (The Individual Care Plan) From the Child's Health Care Provider and Parent or Guardian When Caring…Serious: 110-300-0186(1)
Child's medication did not have written instructions/individual care plan from health care provider or parent/guardian. Risk
- This Section of the Inspection Report Lists Non-compliances Found During Any Licensing Inspection. Information From This Section Will Be Reported to Child Care…Serious: 110-300-0260(5)
Maintenance and janitorial equipment, toilet plungers, brushes are accessible to children and located in childrens bathrooms.