When hiring staff, I look for education in the field of Early Education or a related field, as well as experience.
Teachers who do not meet the education requirements are asked to get their Child Development Associate Certification.
Our company will pay for teachers to obtain this certification.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to the Downtown Seattle KinderCare. We are happy to have you come visit us. Our teachers are the cream of the crop. We are always excited to start a new day and have impart our love and knowledge to our children.
- The health and safety of our children is paramount. Our health and safety coordinator takes her job very seriously and is constantly helping promote a safe and healthy learning environment. All our teachers have their First Aid and CPR certifications. Entrance to our school is protected by a keypad, as well as entrance from the lobby into the building.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: American_sign_langugage, Spanish
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 5 YEAR-OLDS
- None, NACCRRA
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Seattle KinderCare?
The application deadline for Seattle KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Seattle KinderCare located?
Seattle KinderCare is located in the Downtown Seattle neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 4 other private schools located in Downtown Seattle.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Seattle KinderCare is Apex Learning Virtual School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Spruce Street School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is First Place Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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914 Virginia Street
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 621-9211
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 621-9211
0.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 100 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
1215 Fourth Avenue, Ste 1500
Seattle, WA 98161
(855) 550-2547
Seattle, WA 98161
(855) 550-2547
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 Tuition listed
The Northwest School
(10)
1415 Summit Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 816-6032
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 816-6032
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 446 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
172 20th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-6715
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-6715
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-7 | 41 students
802 Terry Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 923-7551
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 923-7551
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 500 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 10 Tuition listed
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1215 Fourth Avenue, Ste 1500
Seattle, WA 98161
(855) 550-2547
Seattle, WA 98161
(855) 550-2547
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 Tuition listed
The Northwest School
(10)
1415 Summit Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 816-6032
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 816-6032
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 446 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
802 Terry Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 923-7551
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 923-7551
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 500 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 10 Tuition listed
1201 E Union Street
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-6600
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-6600
0.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 772 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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1432 15th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 427-0115
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 427-0115
1.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 67 students Avg. class size: 7 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
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914 Virginia Street
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 621-9211
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 621-9211
0.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 100 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
The Northwest School
(10)
1415 Summit Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 816-6032
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 816-6032
0.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 446 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
172 20th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-6715
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-6715
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-7 | 41 students
Queen Anne Community School
Special Program Emphasis
557 Roy St # 110
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 282-7132
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 282-7132
0.9 miles
Gr: K-4 | 40 students
1201 E Union Street
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-6600
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-6600
0.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 772 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Miles
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172 20th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-6715
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 323-6715
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-7 | 41 students
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1823 East Madison Street
Seattle, WA 98040
(206) 644-8348
Seattle, WA 98040
(206) 644-8348
1.3 miles
Gr: PK | 12 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
810 18th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 259-5831
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 259-5831
1.3 miles
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(206) 329-3260
Seattle, WA 98112
(206) 329-3260
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1501 10TH AVE E
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 325-3172
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 325-3172
1.4 miles
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Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
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2445 3rd Av
Seattle, WA 98124
(206) 252-0805
Seattle, WA 98124
(206) 252-0805
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students Minority enrollment: 47%
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
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305 Harrison St
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 252-9850
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 252-9850
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
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1058 E Mercer St
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 252-3020
Seattle, WA 98102
(206) 252-3020
1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
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4/
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1211 E Alder Ms 1-f
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 205-9422
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 205-9422
1.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 47 students Minority enrollment: 81%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
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1301 E Yesler Wy
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-2810
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 252-2810
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
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