Primrose School of West Bellevue

Primrose School of West Bellevue is located right off I-405 down the road from Surrey Downs Park and Bellevue Square, on 114th Avenue.

Primrose School of West Bellevue is open Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

We close for New Year’s Eve, Memorial Day, New Year’s Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day after, and Christmas Day, along with the full week between Christmas and New Year’s. We’d recommend keeping our published calendar handy so those dates are easy to plan around.

Yes, Primrose School of West Bellevue is Cognia® accredited, reflecting our commitment to providing a high-quality early learning and care experience for every child.

This recognition means that our curriculum, teaching practices, health and safety procedures and family partnerships are regularly evaluated against outside standards, and re-evaluated on an ongoing basis to stay current.

Accreditation is not a one-time achievement. It is an ongoing process of continuous improvement that helps ensure we consistently deliver a nurturing, engaging and high-quality learning environment where children can thrive.

Our school has also been named Best of 425 for Childcare by 425 Magazine, Best of Bellevue for Childcare by Bellevue Lifestyle Magazine, and Best Camp by Seattle’s Child Magazine.

At Primrose School of West Bellevue, we follow the Balanced Learning® approach, exclusively developed by Primrose Schools®, to nurture the whole child intellectually, physically, socially and emotionally.

Combining purposeful play, guided discovery and nurturing support, we help your child build the skills to learn, grow and thrive, from our Infant classroom through Summer Adventure Club.

Through Balanced Learning®, our caring teachers create engaging learning experiences that inspire curiosity, creativity, confidence and compassion.

Each day, our caring teachers combine structured learning, purposeful play and rest into a rhythm suited to every age group, integrated with circle time, small-group lessons, Children’s Choice Learning Centers, meals and rest.

At our school, children also have additional activities throughout the week, including our Enrichment Program Mindful Movement with Mia℠.

School readiness begins in our Infant program and grows through every stage of our Balanced Learning® approach, with each year building the academic, social-emotional and life skills children need for future success.

Using balanced assessments and ongoing teacher observations, we monitor each child’s development, individualize learning experiences and partner with families through regular communication to support a confident transition to kindergarten and beyond.

Yes! Primrose School of West Bellevue has a secure, modern playground with structural equipment built for active childhood development, giving children daily outdoor play as part of their regular schedule.

Our staff keep a close, active presence outside, checking equipment daily and supervising play. With regular safety inspections, environmental monitoring and weather-related precautions, we keep outdoor time secure for every child.

No, we welcome your child even if they are not fully potty-trained. Our teachers partner closely with each family, supporting the process at whatever pace works best for your child and keeping a consistent approach between school and home.

Of course! Our on-site chef prepares breakfast, lunch and snacks fresh each day in our own culinary kitchen, all part of our Balanced Menus. Breakfast is usually puffed rice cereal with mango, a light, easy start to the morning.

Our lunch menus include a grilled turkey and cheese sandwich with roasted cauliflower, quartered blueberries and organic milk, giving children variety and proper nutrition throughout the week.

All foods and meals are age-appropriate.

We work closely with each family to build an individualized plan, so your child eats safely and confidently at our school.

Our teachers and kitchen staff are trained to accommodate peanut and tree nut allergies, milk and dairy allergies, egg allergies, as well as vegetarian and vegan diets.

Our Balanced Learning® approach supports the whole child through purposeful play and nurturing guidance, paired with developmentally appropriate learning experiences. Through ongoing observations and differentiated instruction, our teachers tailor learning opportunities to support each child’s unique strengths, interests and stage of development.

By balancing child-initiated exploration with teacher-guided learning, we help children build confidence, independence, creativity and essential academic and social-emotional skills at their own pace.

When families partner with early intervention or specialized service providers, we welcome open communication and share what we’re seeing in the classroom to support the child’s experience.

Yes, Primrose School of West Bellevue runs a detailed background check on every team member before they join our school, and each one renews CPR and first-aid certification on an ongoing basis. It’s the same requirement for every adult who works with your child here.

Primrose School of West Bellevue maintains teacher-to-child ratios that meet or fall below the requirements of the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families for every age group.

Smaller ratios mean more one-on-one attention, so teachers have time to get to know your child individually.

Primrose School of West Bellevue is licensed and regulated by the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families, which sets requirements for staff qualifications, health and safety and classroom ratios.

We are also Cognia® accredited, an additional layer of independent evaluation beyond state licensing.

Yes, medication administration at Primrose School of West Bellevue is handled by our trained school leadership team, ready to respond quickly and safely to each child’s needs. We keep an individualized care plan on file for children with medical needs so our team always knows the right way to respond.

Primrose School of West Bellevue follows a Safe School Plan in every classroom, built to help our team stay calm and act fast whenever the need arises. Staff and children run through these drills once a month, and we share any updates with families right away.

We use an app to keep families connected throughout the day by sharing photos, classroom activities, curriculum information, nap updates and diaper change and bathroom visit notifications.

The app also includes two-way messaging, so you can stay in touch with your child’s teachers whenever you’d like.

We value open, ongoing communication and connect with families in person at drop-off and pick-up to discuss your child’s day, answer questions and share what we’re noticing in the classroom.