Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Covington KinderCare
About the School
- The teachers and staff at the Covington KinderCare are dedicated individuals who have a passion to help children grow and learn.
- We believe that children are natural learners who flourish in a responsive environment centered on respect, creativity and joy.
- Our teachers promote a least-restrictive environment that encourages independence and allows children the freedom to be creative and become capable and confident individuals.
- We would love for you to come on into our center to see our classrooms and meet our wonderful staff!!.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Covington KinderCare ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1987
School Motto
Confidence for Life
Student Body
Total Students
74 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
63%
State avg.: 32%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Welcome to Covington KinderCare. We are very excited to meet with you and your family. We believe in developing the whole child with an emphasis on assisting your child's growth with their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. We believe it takes a village to raise a child, and our parent's consider us to be an extension of their families. Many of our families have been referred to us by a friend or a family member.
- Here at Covington KinderCare we have many safety features. The keypad entry is accessible by parents that are enrolled in the center, all visitors will be assisted by a staff member. Our playgrounds have a good combination of soft grassy areas and large climbing toys for the children to explore. All of our staff are CPR and First Aid certified for infants and children.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- DSHS
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Covington KinderCare?
The application deadline for Covington KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Covington KinderCare is Rainier Christian Middle and High School (3.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Sunshine Mountain Christian School (2.9 miles away)
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Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 154 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
25125 132nd Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 630-6072
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
24905 Witte Rd Se
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 432-1980
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 75 students
Daycare / Preschool
22040 Southeast Wax Rd.
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 432-2855
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 581 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9
Christian
19830 SE 328th Pl
Auburn, WA 98002
(425) 255-7273
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students
Christian
19830 Se 328th Pl
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 735-1413
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 581 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9
Christian
19830 SE 328th Pl
Auburn, WA 98002
(425) 255-7273
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students
Christian
19830 Se 328th Pl
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 735-1413
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 27 students
Montessori School
19455 136th Pl Se
Renton, WA 98058
(206) 769-1331
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 116 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 2
Baptist
11517 Se 208th St
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 854-5828
Distance: 6.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 239 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 10
Seventh Day Adventist
5000 Auburn Way S
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 939-5000
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 581 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9
Christian
19830 SE 328th Pl
Auburn, WA 98002
(425) 255-7273
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
23810 112th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98031
(235) 854-3240
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 12 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Specialized Curriculum
20000 SE Green Valley Rd
Auburn, WA 98092
(425) 444-7871
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 27 students
Montessori School
19455 136th Pl Se
Renton, WA 98058
(206) 769-1331
Distance: 5.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 116 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 2
Baptist
11517 Se 208th St
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 854-5828
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 154 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
25125 132nd Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 630-6072
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
24905 Witte Rd Se
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 432-1980
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 75 students
Daycare / Preschool
22040 Southeast Wax Rd.
Maple Valley, WA 98038
(425) 432-2855
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 581 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9
Christian
19830 SE 328th Pl
Auburn, WA 98002
(425) 255-7273
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
10450 Southeast 253rd Place
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 854-7110
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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Quick Facts
Covington Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25811 156th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7652
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7652
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Jenkins Creek Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
26915 186th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7331
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7331
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Kentwood High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25800 164th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7680
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7680
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,995 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Cedar Valley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
26500 Timberlane Way Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7649
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7649
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Crestwood Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25225 180th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7634
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 373-7634
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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