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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.

339
Licensed Centers
0
Infant Spots
$1,480/mo
Washington avg infant
1:4
State infant ratio

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 overview

Quick 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

ZIP codes covered

98118 32 98115 26 98106 24 98103 24 98144 22 98125 22 98105 22 98122 19

All Seattle licensed centers

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SOUND CHILD CARE SOLUTIONS DRAGON'S DEN AT DEARBORN ELEM

Seattle

School Age (5+) Cap 33
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SOUND CHILD CARE SOLUTIONS HOA MAI BILINGUAL PRESCHOOL

Seattle

Infants & Toddlers Cap 48
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SOUND CHILD CARE SOLUTIONS INTERLAKEN PRESCHOOL

Seattle

Infants & Toddlers Cap 19
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SOUND CHILD CARE SOLUTIONS MAGIC LANTERN MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL

Seattle

Infants & Toddlers Cap 35
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SOUND CHILD CARE SOLUTIONS PINEHURST SCHOOL AGE AND PS

Seattle

3 years 0 months — 13 years 0 months Cap 60
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SOUND CHILD CARE SOLUTIONS/PINEHURST CHILD CARE CENTER

Seattle

1 month — 13 years 0 months Cap 92
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SOUTHLAKE PARENT CHILD EDUCATION CENTER

Seattle

1 month — 3 years 0 months Cap 22
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SOUTHWEST BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB

Seattle

School Age (5+) Cap 60
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SOUTHWEST EARLY LEARNING PRESCHOOL

Seattle

Infants & Toddlers Cap 66
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ST ALPHONSUS PRESCHOOL EXTENDED CARE

Seattle

2 years 6 months — 6 years 11 months Cap 55
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ST ANNE SCHOOL PRE KINDERGARTEN

Seattle

4 years 0 months — 6 years 0 months Cap 20
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ST BENEDICT SCHOOL

Seattle

3 years 0 months — 6 years 0 months Cap 40
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ST CATHERINE OF SIENA PRESCHOOL

Seattle

Preschool (2-5) Cap 39
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ST GEORGE PARISH PRESCHOOL

Seattle

Infants & Toddlers Cap 40
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ST JOHNS EXTENDED DAYCARE

Seattle

3 years 0 months — 13 years 0 months Cap 70

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Parent-asked basics on licensing, ratios, and waitlist timing for this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Seattle, Washington?
Our directory lists 339 licensed childcare centers in Seattle, Washington, sourced from Washington Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF). All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.
What's the average daycare cost in Seattle?
Statewide averages in Washington run roughly $1480/month for infants and $1100/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.
What staff-to-child ratios apply in Seattle daycares?
All licensed Washington centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:7 for toddlers, and 1:10 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Seattle typically operate below these ceilings.
Are subsidies available for daycare in Seattle?
Washington families can apply for Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) (intake: (877) 501-2233). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.
How do I verify a Seattle daycare's license?
Look up the provider directly in the official Washington Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.

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