Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Midway KinderCare
About the School
- Our teaching staff is committed to the growth and development of your children.
- Many of our teachers have completed college coursework in Early Childhood Education and continuing education in child development, keeping our staff on the forefront of what's ahead in the field.
- We take pride in caring for your children and look forward to meeting you and your family!.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1984
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Building confidence for life.
- Welcome to Midway KinderCare! We have served the Kent/Des Moines community for several decades and continue to provide the youngest members of our community with a quality foundation in education that fosters physical, intellectual, language and social and emotional development. We look forward to meeting your family!
- At Midway KinderCare the safety of your children is a high priority. We are dedicated to providing a safe environment for you and your children by providing perimeter fences, age-appropriate playgrounds, key-pad entry and First Aid/CPR trained teachers.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: American_sign_langugage, Arabic, Spanish
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 WEEKS, Max Age - 5 YEARS
- CPS, 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)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Midway KinderCare?
The application deadline for Midway KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Midway KinderCare is K-school (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Holy Trinity Lutheran School (0.6 miles away)
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Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
2021 S 260th Street
Seattle, WA 98198
(253) 839-6516
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 2-11 | 25 students
2021 S 260th St
Seattle, WA 98198
(253) 529-1805
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 78 students
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
22975 24th Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 878-5048
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 9 students
Montessori School
4244 S 280th St
Auburn, WA 98001
(206) 190-2704
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K-2 | 33 students
4109 S 220th Pl
Kent, WA 98032
(206) 422-7423
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 2-11 | 25 students
2021 S 260th St
Seattle, WA 98198
(253) 529-1805
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: K-11 | 26 students
Catholic
2530 S 298th St
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 839-0788
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Christian
414 SW 312th Street
Federal Way, WA 98023
(253) 839-7378
Distance: 4.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 586 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
18301 Military Road S
Seattle, WA 98188
(206) 246-8241
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 22 students
Pentecostal
3405 S 336th ST
Auburn, WA 98001
(253) 880-1021
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
2021 S 260th Street
Seattle, WA 98198
(253) 839-6516
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 2-11 | 25 students
2021 S 260th St
Seattle, WA 98198
(253) 529-1805
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K-2 | 33 students
4109 S 220th Pl
Kent, WA 98032
(206) 422-7423
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 281 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
1815 S 220th St
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 824-4051
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: K-11 | 26 students
Catholic
2530 S 298th St
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 839-0788
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
2021 S 260th Street
Seattle, WA 98198
(253) 839-6516
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 78 students
Daycare / Preschool (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
22975 24th Avenue S
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 878-5048
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 9 students
Montessori School
4244 S 280th St
Auburn, WA 98001
(206) 190-2704
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
28715 18th Ave. South
Federal Way, WA 98003
(253) 941-5815
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 281 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Catholic
1815 S 220th St
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 824-4051
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sunnycrest Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24629 42nd Av S
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 945-4100
Kent, WA 98032
(253) 945-4100
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Evergreen Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
26630 40th Ave S
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 945-5100
Kent, WA 98031
(253) 945-5100
1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 810 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2104 S 247th St
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 631-4700
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 631-4700
1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Woodmont K-8 School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26454 16th Av S
Seattle, WA 98198
(253) 945-4500
Seattle, WA 98198
(253) 945-4500
1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 402 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Gateway To College
Alternative School
Highline Community College, 24
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 878-3710
Seattle, WA 98198
(206) 878-3710
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12
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