Licensed Daycare in Seattle, Washington
These childcare providers are pulled from the official state licensing database. Compare licensed capacity, age range, program type, and contact details for each location.
Childcare costs in Seattle
ChildCare Aware reports the Washington average full-time cost at $1,480/month for infant care and $1,100/month for preschool. City-level prices in Seattle vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Washington families may also qualify for Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) (intake: (877) 501-2233).
Full Washington licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- Washington Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF)
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:7
- Preschool ratio
- 1:10
- Avg capacity
- 73 kids
All Seattle licensed centers
Page 21 of 23WALLINGFORD CHILD CARE CENTER
Seattle
WALLINGFORD KINDERCARE
Seattle
WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - SEATTLE
Seattle
WEDGWOOD MONTESSORI NORTH
Seattle
WEE ARE THE WORLD RIGHT START
Seattle
WEE WACS CHILD
Seattle
WEST AFRICAN COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Seattle
WEST SEATTLE BRIGHT HORIZONS
Seattle
WEST SEATTLE MONTESSORI SCHOOL BUILDING 2
Seattle
WEST SEATTLE MONTESSORI SCHOOL INC
Seattle
WEST SEATTLE YMCA PRESCHOOL AT HALLOWS CHURCH
Seattle
WESTSIDE SCHOOL
Seattle
WESTSIDE SCHOOL PRESCHOOL
Seattle
WILLOW TREE BILINGUAL PRESCHOOL LLC
Seattle
WILLOW TREE CHINESE BILINGUAL PRESCHOOL
Seattle
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Search 339 Licensed Centers in Seattle
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