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 Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Covington KinderCare ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1987
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
74 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
63%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Confidence for Life
- 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).
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