Licensed Daycare in Seattle, Washington
677 licensed daycares in Seattle, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Washington licensing records.
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
Program types in Seattle
All Seattle licensed centers
Page 25 of 36SEATTLE LEARNING CENTER
Seattle
SEATTLE LEARNING CENTER MONTLAKE BRANCH
Seattle
SEATTLE WALDORF SCHOOL
Seattle
SEATTLE WALDORF SCHOOL KINDERHAUS CAMPUS
Seattle
SEED EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOL AT TEMPLE BETH AM
Seattle
SEED OF LIFE CENTER EARLY LEARNING INC AT ORCA K-8
Seattle
SEED OF LIFE CENTER FOR EARLY LEARNING AND PRESCHOOL INC
Seattle
SEED OF LIFE CENTER FOR EARLY LEARNING AND PRESCHOOL INC AT METROPOLE
Seattle
SEED OF LIFE CENTER FOR EARLY LEARNING INC AT MLK JR ELEM
Seattle
SEED OF LIFE CENTER FOR EL AND PS AT RBCC
Seattle
SHORELINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Seattle
SMALL FACES CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Seattle
SMART START DAY SCHOOL
Seattle
SOUND CHILD CARE SOLUTIONS HOA MAI BILINGUAL PRESCHOOL
Seattle
SOUND CHILD CARE SOLUTIONS INTERLAKEN PRESCHOOL
Seattle
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