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Child Care Centers in Seattle, WA are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 50 reviews of the 238 listed child care centers

Kiddie Academy of Seattle at Queen Anne

My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care...

- Natalie V.

Friends and Learn Family Home Daycare

This is the best daycare facility I have ever had the pleasure of working with. My daughter is encouraged to be herself, she is loved, and...

- Care member

Bayview Intergenerational Children's Center

My child began at Bayview in the Toddler classroom, and transitioned to the Preschool classroom about six months ago. Throughout our time,...

- Care member

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International Montessori Academy – Capitol Hill

1715 E Olive Wy SEATTLE, WA

State license verified

Day Care
Preschool
Child care
Located in the heart of Seattle’s popular Capitol Hill neighborhood, International Montessori Academy offers programs for children from toddler age through elementary. With an authentic Montessori curriculum, talented and devoted teaching staff, and a beautiful, conveniently located campus, IMA in Capitol Hill is a top choice...
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Kiddie Academy of Seattle at Queen Anne

601 VALLEY ST SEATTLE, WA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Day Care
Preschool
Child care
Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early...

Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....

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Friends and Learn Family Home Daycare

12220 Military Rd South SEATTLE, WA

5.0(3)
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
My name is Aden Habtemariam, and I’m the owner of Friends & Learn Home Daycare. We opened our school on March 23, 2018. With over 28 years of experience in teaching and childcare, I’ve had the privilege of working with children of all ages. I’ve also attended numerous training and conferences to stay updated on the latest...

Care Member says "This is the best daycare facility I have ever had the pleasure of working with. My daughter is encouraged to be herself, she is loved, and well cared...

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Bayview Intergenerational Children's Center

20 West Queen Anne Drive Way SEATTLE, WA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$3230/mo
Child care
Preschool
We are a Nonprofit Intergenerational Children's Center designed to nurture confident, curious, and capable learners who are prepared for kindergarten and beyond. We combine Montessori‑inspired practices with developmentally appropriate early‑learning standards and a distinctive intergenerational model that connects children with...

Care Member says "My child began at Bayview in the Toddler classroom, and transitioned to the Preschool classroom about six months ago. Throughout our time, staff and...

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Kiddie Academy of Seattle at Greenwood

8701 GREENWOOD AVE N SEATTLE, WA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Day Care
Preschool
Child care
Kiddie Academy offers educational, age-specific child care programs. Our flexible, standard based curriculum is uniquely designed to help your child thrive in both school and life, while our safe and nurturing environment allows them to have fun while they learn. Learn more about what makes Kiddie Academy a leader in early...

Natalie V. says "My children attended Kiddie Academy from 12 weeks until graduating Pre-K. The whole care team was loving, passionate, and took amazing care of my girls....

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Seed of Life Center For Early Learning and Preschool, Inc. Metropole

423 2nd Ave. Ext.S SEATTLE, WA

5.0(5)

State license verified

starting at
$2800/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
SOL provides a full-time multicultural program in early childhood education, supports kindergarten readiness and a multicultural, dual language Before and After School program aligned with SPS comprehensive academic outcomes for children aged five to twelve. Our qualified, caring, and dedicated staff incorporates cultural...

Care Member says "Attentive and kind teachers! I feel so at peace dropping my children off here each day! I know they are engaged and cared for!"

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Growing Years Child Development Center

4735 E. Marginal Way S. SEATTLE, WA

State license verified

Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
Easterseals Growing Years provides a fully inclusive early childhood education environment!
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Small Faces Child Development Center

9250 14TH AVE NW SEATTLE, WA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Child care
What is purposeful play? Play is something every human understands, but a term that is hard to define. Play is a quality of intensity and joy in an activity. Play transforms the everyday into the extraordinary. Play enhances and heightens an experience, setting it into the mind and making it a part of us. This is the quality...

Care Member says "Our family has been enrolled in Small Faces for years and we cannot recommend this school enough! Our kids have attended the preschool program and are...

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Discovery Montessori School

2836 34TH AVE W SEATTLE, WA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$1800/mo
Montessori
Preschool
Discovery Montessori offers 2 classrooms, extensive playground and garden space, and a learning environment that provides for complete development of young children in an atmosphere of respect and community. Teaching teams include credentialed Montessori guides as well as talented support staff to welcome and guide each child....

Joelle B. says "They have the right strategies that they have put together and follow through., Three of my children attend this center its a preschool so they do not...

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Evergreen Learning Center

6007 CALIFORNIA AVE SW SEATTLE, WA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$1900/mo
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Preschool
Our Infant through Pre-K program is designed to help guide the development of the whole child by helping each child develop skills in physical, social, emotional, and cognitive areas. Our goal is to provide a loving, creative, enriched environment for your children to grow and learn in. Evergreen Learning Center provides...

Care Member says "From the day our kids walked into this school they had smiles on their faces. The teachers and staff became family to us and we met so many life long...

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Stay and Play PHZ 2 Center

6516 42ND AVE S SEATTLE, WA

5.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$2500/mo
International
Outdoor/nature
Montessori
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
+ 1 more
Welcome to Stay and Play Childcare and Learning Center. We have provided licensed care for Seattle, King County since September 2000. We provide care to Stay and Play families regardless of race, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender. We do engage in religious activities at the Center. We include families...

elizabeth S. says "We have 2 daughters 14 and 3. Both of our daughters have been cared for at Stay and Play. Our youngest daughter is currently attending. We have had...

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ST PAUL EARLY LEARNING CENTER

10001 57TH AVE S SEATTLE, WA

5.0(2)

State license verified

Faith based
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Day Care
+ 1 more
Are you looking for full-day childcare in an educational setting? Consider us for your family! Visit our website and get all the details on hours, tuition, location, and more: https://seattlestpaul.org . St. Paul ELC is a full day, year-round licensed preschool program serving students age 3-5 years old.

Lonzell M. says "We've been with St. Paul since the beginning of the school year, and so far we have had a great experience! "

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DISCOVERY MONTESSORI SCHOOL

2836 34TH AVE W SEATTLE, WA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1300/mo
Montessori
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Children can succeed every day when their learning environment supports hands on experience with a balance of freedom and responsibility. Discovery provides the setting for motivation and accessible curriculum with a guided pathway for each child. Caring teachers prepare for a community of children to grow together. Parents...

Joelle B. says "They have the right strategies that they have put together and follow through., Three of my children attend this center its a preschool so they do not...

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Willow Tree Bilingual Preschool

855 NW 85th Street SEATTLE, WA

5.0(4)

State license verified

starting at
$2400/mo
Cooperative
Academic
International
Day Care
Preschool
+ 1 more
We are a warm, Mandarin bilingual preschool located in Ballard, offering a nurturing, home-like environment where young children learn through play, exploration, and daily routines. Our small class sizes, caring teachers, and nature-focused activities help children build confidence, independence, and strong social–emotional...

Talia says ",I would give this center more than five stars if I could. They place a lot of emphasis on emotional intelligence; my two children, who are 3 and 5, are even...

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Daybreak Star Outdoor Preschool

5011 BERNIE WHITEBEAR WAY SEATTLE, WA

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$1000/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
Child care
Preschool
Located in the north end of beautiful Discovery Park, nestled in the Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle, Daybreak Star Preschool offers a unique early learning experience for children 3-5 years old and their families in our first Outdoor Preschool class! This outdoor class currently operate a half day schedule (9a-1p) but will...

Nick M. says "My son Ian attended Daybreak for three years. The teachers and staff there became like family to us and were pivotal in helping to raise Ian during such...

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Montessori Garden

419 NE 70TH ST SEATTLE, WA

5.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$2300/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Montessori
Day Care
Preschool
+ 1 more
Montessori Garden offers concierge childcare to 3, 4 and 5 year olds in the Green Lake Neighborhood of North Seattle. Our program provides families with the intimacy of home care within the vibrancy of group preschool setting. We are experienced and passionate about connecting with parents to provide quality care to their...

Care Member says "We've just started our second school year at Montessori Garden and our son couldn't be happier with his school experience. He has grown immensely in his...

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Kidscentre

99 SPRING ST SEATTLE, WA

4.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$2537/mo
Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Day Care
KidsCentre was founded over 34 years ago with the mission to provide a high-quality nurturing, engaging, safe and creative early learning educational environment for Infant to Pre-K children in the heart of Seattle for families living and working downtown. As you enter KidsCentre’s lobby you will find a spacious and inviting...

Jessica G. says "My son was going for about 2 years. I first picked the center based on how they looked online. They seemed good with kids and that they had an enriched...

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Located at West Woodland Elementary School, Kids Inc. is a nationally accredited child care center offering full and part-time preschool programs, a pre-kindergarten program, before and after school programming, and a summer camp. Their relationship with the school allows access to the school playground, gym, cafeteria, tech...

Katie P. says "My 2 children currently attend Kids, Inc. and I would absolutely recommend the center for before and after school care as well as their pre-school. All of...

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Child care
Preschool
Ballard Boys & Girls Clubs / Ballard Child Care Program located in Seattle, WA s a non-sectarian, nonprofit organization that operates Mondays through Fridays from 7 AM to 6:30 PM. The center specializes in children from Kindergarten to Grade Five. The center aims to encourage youth develop positive habits, attitudes, behaviors...
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NEW DISCOVERY SCHOOL

7219 ROOSEVELT WAY NE SEATTLE, WA

5.0(1)

State license verified

Our Mission: New Discovery School is a play based preschool that nurtures the whole child. We foster confident, joyful learners by building a strong and inclusive community of children, families, and teachers. Our Philosophy. Our philosophy is that children learn through play, therefore we place play at the center of our...

jasen B. says "New Discovery was fabulous for our children and our family. Great for social and emotional development. Very pleased with staff & teachers that had been...

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Child care centers near you in Seattle, WA provide a number of crucial benefits for both parents and children. Most importantly, these establishments can offer a safe and nurturing environment for young ones, providing educational resources and enriching activities in the process. Additionally, children can build important skills in communication and collaboration with others by interacting with peers at child care centers. Parents will feel at ease knowing that their little loved ones are being looked after in an organized structure with trained professionals who are properly certified.

A child care center can be an ideal environment for children to develop and explore. Typically, the staff at child care centers near you in Seattle, WA have experience dealing with young kids and are experts at developing creative activities that encourage learning. Your child will be able to participate in structured games and free play with their peers, receive help with academics, and practice healthy habits such as proper nutrition and exercise. They'll also have access to art materials to allow them to express themselves. By interacting with other kids and the staff, your child will build the emotional skills necessary for their social development.

You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in Seattle, WA. You can start by simply sorting child care center profiles by the location that is most convenient for you. Some parents may want to choose a location close to home and others may want one close to their workplace. Then you can read reviews from other parents to learn about their experiences with each child care center you’re considering.

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