Welcome to Kent KinderCare! Our teachers are a nurturing group of individuals who look forward to the opportunity to teach and play with your child.
All of the teachers at Kent KinderCare are dedicated to a rich learning environment that incorporates fun while learning.
One of our teachers has been with KinderCare for nearly 30 years!.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1986
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: I am capable!
- Hello! My name is Tammy Johnson and I am the Center Director here at Kent KinderCare. I am so happy to have this opportunity to meet you and your family! Early childhood education is such an important factor in the lives of children, and my staff and I are thrilled to be a part of it! We are looking forward to building a relationship that benefits both parents and children.
- Here at Kent KinderCare, all staff is CPR and First Aid certified. All staff members have their current food handlers permits. There is a secure keypad entrance to the building as well as the center has a fully fenced outdoor play area. The center has it's own Health and Safety Coordinator on staff. The menu for the children follows the federal food program guides.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Arabic, Spanish
- Accreditations: Others - other_accreditations
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- DSHS-Full time only-3 month waiting period to qualify for , food program, Naccra, Foster Care
- 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
What schools are Kent KinderCare often compared to?
Kent KinderCare is often viewed alongside schools like East Hill KinderCare, Montessori Plus School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Kent KinderCare?
The application deadline for Kent KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Kent KinderCare vs. East Hill KinderCare, Kent KinderCare vs. Montessori Plus School
The nearest high school to Kent KinderCare is Cascade Vista Baptist School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Sunbeams Lutheran School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sunbeams Lutheran School ![Sunbeams Lutheran School Photo]( "Sunbeams Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
23810 112th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98031
(235) 854-3240
Kent, WA 98031
(235) 854-3240
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 78 students Avg. class size: 13 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori Plus School
Montessori School (Christian)
23807 98th Ave S
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 656-1717
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 656-1717
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 13 students Avg. class size: 18 students
East Hill KinderCare ![East Hill KinderCare Photo - Kent East-Hill KinderCare]( "East Hill KinderCare Photo - Kent East-Hill KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
10450 Southeast 253rd Place
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 854-7110
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 854-7110
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Sunshine Mountain Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
25125 132nd Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 630-6072
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 630-6072
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 154 students
Panther Lake KinderCare ![Panther Lake KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom]( "Panther Lake KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
20845 108th Ave. SE
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 852-0947
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 852-0947
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cascade Vista Baptist School
(Baptist)
11517 Se 208th St
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 854-5828
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 854-5828
2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 116 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
The Well-trained Mind Montessori
Montessori School
19455 136th Pl Se
Renton, WA 98058
(206) 769-1331
Renton, WA 98058
(206) 769-1331
3.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 27 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
1111 S Carr Road
Renton, WA 98055
(142) 522-6371
Renton, WA 98055
(142) 522-6371
3.9 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 50 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Children's Institute For Learning Differences ![Children's Institute For Learning Differences Photo - We help children move from feeling despair to feeling hopeful and skilled.]( "Children's Institute For Learning Differences Photo - We help children move from feeling despair to feeling hopeful and skilled.")
Special Education School
2640 Benson Road S
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 336-3260
Renton, WA 98055
(425) 336-3260
4.8 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 48 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
18301 Military Road S
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 246-8241
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 246-8241
5.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 586 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sunbeams Lutheran School ![Sunbeams Lutheran School Photo]( "Sunbeams Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
23810 112th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98031
(235) 854-3240
Kent, WA 98031
(235) 854-3240
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 78 students Avg. class size: 13 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cascade Vista Baptist School
(Baptist)
11517 Se 208th St
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 854-5828
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 854-5828
2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 116 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
The Well-trained Mind Montessori
Montessori School
19455 136th Pl Se
Renton, WA 98058
(206) 769-1331
Renton, WA 98058
(206) 769-1331
3.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 27 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
1111 S Carr Road
Renton, WA 98055
(142) 522-6371
Renton, WA 98055
(142) 522-6371
3.9 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 50 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sunbeams Lutheran School ![Sunbeams Lutheran School Photo]( "Sunbeams Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
23810 112th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98031
(235) 854-3240
Kent, WA 98031
(235) 854-3240
0.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 78 students Avg. class size: 13 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori Plus School
Montessori School (Christian)
23807 98th Ave S
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 656-1717
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 656-1717
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 13 students Avg. class size: 18 students
East Hill KinderCare ![East Hill KinderCare Photo - Kent East-Hill KinderCare]( "East Hill KinderCare Photo - Kent East-Hill KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
10450 Southeast 253rd Place
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 854-7110
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 854-7110
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Sunshine Mountain Christian School
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
25125 132nd Ave Se
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 630-6072
Kent, WA 98042
(253) 630-6072
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 154 students
Panther Lake KinderCare ![Panther Lake KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom]( "Panther Lake KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
20845 108th Ave. SE
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 852-0947
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 852-0947
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
George T. Daniel Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11310 Se 248th St
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7615
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-7615
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Park Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11010 Se 232nd St
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7473
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7473
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Meridian Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23480 120th Ave Se
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7383
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7383
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 647 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
East Hill Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9825 S 240th St
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7455
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 373-7455
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Individualized Graduation & Degree Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11107 Se Kent-kangley Rd, 2567
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-4723
Kent, WA 98030
(253) 373-4723
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 370 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
School Reviews
Endorse Kent KinderCare. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
- Academic or athletic awards
Recent Articles
Ask Current Parents What Admissions Won't Answer
Learn how to ask current private school parents revealing questions about culture, academics, communication, costs, discipline, and community life before deciding whether a school truly fits your family well.
When School Anxiety Is Really a School Fit Problem
Learn when school anxiety may signal a poor school fit, how parents can identify academic or social mismatches, and when changing private schools deserves serious consideration for families today.
Will My Child Find Their People? Evaluating School Culture
Learn how to evaluate private school culture, student belonging, friendships, teacher relationships, social dynamics, and authentic community fit so your child can find the right place to thrive and connect.
