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
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BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB RAINIER VISTA
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BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB SACAJAWEA
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BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB SALMON BAY
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BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS AT LOWELL ELEMENTARY
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BRIGHT HORIZONS AT BELLTOWN
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BRIGHT HORIZONS AT DENNY TRIANGLE
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BRIGHT HORIZONS AT INTERBAY
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BRIGHT HORIZONS AT LOWER QUEEN ANNE
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BRIGHT HORIZONS AT SENECA STREET
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BRIGHT HORIZONS AT SOUTH LAKE UNION
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BRIGHT HORIZONS AT UNIVERSITY VILLAGE
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BRIGHT HORIZONS AT WALLINGFORD
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BRIGHT HORIZONS AT WEST EIGHTH
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BRIGHT HORIZONS FOURTH AND MADISON
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Search 339 Licensed Centers in Seattle
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