Licensed Center Licensed All Ages Verified 1991 106 children

Serendipity Children's Center

4833 Tumwater Valley Drive, Tumwater, WA 98501

106
Capacity
1:4
State infant ratio
$1,480/mo
Washington avg infant
License in good standing

License is active in state records at indexing time. Confirm current status directly with the state regulator before enrolling.

About Serendipity Children's Center

Serendipity Children's Center is a licensed center located in Tumwater, Washington (98501). Licensing and inspection records are maintained by the Washington Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF). Licensed capacity is 106 children.

Cost & subsidies in Washington

Statewide averages: $1,480/month infant, $1,100/month preschool. Most Washington families qualify for assistance through Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) (intake: (877) 501-2233).

Federal options stack on top: Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit (20-35% of up to $6,000), and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap). Verify which assistance programs this provider accepts directly with the center.

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Before you enroll

A few quick checks every parent should do before signing a child-care contract — applies to Serendipity Children's Center and any other licensed provider:

  • Verify the license is current in the state database (link above) — not expired or under restriction.
  • Tour during operating hours. Observe child-staff interactions in your child's age room.
  • Ask the actual ratio in that room (not center-wide average).
  • Ask about staff turnover in the last 12 months. Under 30% is healthy.
  • Read the parent handbook and contract before signing. Pay attention to illness policy, late-pickup fees, holiday closures, withdrawal terms.
  • Confirm which subsidies and FSA/CDCTC documentation the provider supports.
Full 30-point tour checklist

Frequently asked questions about Serendipity Children's Center

Is Serendipity Children's Center licensed?
Yes — Serendipity Children's Center holds a current Washington child-care license in our records (status: Licensed), sourced from Washington Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF). Always confirm current status before enrolling.
How much does Serendipity Children's Center cost?
Centers don't always publish rates publicly. As a benchmark, Washington averages about $1480/month for infants and $1100/month for preschool. Contact Serendipity Children's Center for current tuition, and check whether you qualify for subsidies that reduce the cost.
How many children can Serendipity Children's Center enroll?
Serendipity Children's Center has a licensed capacity of 106 children. Licensed capacity is the maximum allowed by the state — actual openings vary by age room and current enrollment.

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