Wallingford KinderCare in Seattle, WA, is a co鈥揺d, nonsectarian early childhood program serving preschool (PK) students in the Wallingford neighborhood.
Founded in 1969, the school provides day care and early learning services in a city community setting.
The program reflects Seattle's private early learning landscape, offering care exclusively for the preschool grade level.
Wallingford KinderCare operates among several Seattle鈥揳rea preschools, providing local families with nonsectarian early childhood options.
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
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Kiki The Kindercare Kangaroo
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Wallingford KinderCare?
The application deadline for Wallingford KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Wallingford KinderCare located?
Wallingford KinderCare is located in the Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 2 other private schools located in Wallingford.
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Wallingford KinderCare is Dartmoor School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is The Meridian School (0.3 miles away)
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Quick Facts
4649 Sunnyside Ave N Ste 242
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 632-7154
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 632-7154
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
5062 9th Ave Ne
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 547-8237
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 547-8237
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
St. Benedict School
(Catholic)
4811 Wallingford Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 633-3375
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 633-3375
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 183 students Tuition listed
5601 University Way Ne
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 584-0653
Seattle, WA 98105
(206) 584-0653
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Dartmoor School ![Dartmoor School Photo - Dartmoor School Seattle Campus]( "Dartmoor School Photo - Dartmoor School Seattle Campus")
Alternative School
6515 15th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98115
(425) 885-6296
Seattle, WA 98115
(425) 885-6296
1.1 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 37 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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