Our team of teachers brings diversity, dedication, passion and over one hundred years of combined experience in Early Childhood Education.
We are excited to become a part of your family and look forward to the love and laughter that happens every day in their classrooms.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1984
Student Body
Total Students
23 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to the North Tacoma KinderCare. Our website is a great first step to getting to know what our experienced and passionate team of teachers have to offer you and your child(ren).  Our team of teachers is excited to for your child to grow, flourish and learn in our programs.  If you are looking for an educational enviornment full of fun and laughter for your child please stop by or call and schedule a private tour.  We can't wait to meet you!
- The health and safety of children is something we pride ourselves in. Our entire staff is CPR and First Aid certified and the building has a secured entry. We have a dedicated health and safety coordinator who is committed to monitoring our center on a daily basis. This ensures that the standards we have in place are maintained at all times.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: American_sign_langugage, Spanish
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 5 YEARS
- DSHS (full time only), NACCRRA, 10% Military, 10% sibling discount-2 or more children MDC-Metro Devel Council, DVR- Division of Rehabilitation
- 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), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Alumni Clubs
- Scholarship winners
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from North Tacoma KinderCare?
North Tacoma KinderCare famous alumni include: Alumni Clubs and Scholarship winners.
When is the application deadline for North Tacoma KinderCare?
The application deadline for North Tacoma KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is North Tacoma KinderCare located?
North Tacoma KinderCare is located in the West End neighborhood of Tacoma, WA. There are 1 other private schools located in West End.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to North Tacoma KinderCare is Covenant High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School (0.5 miles away)
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7112 S 12th St
Tacoma, WA 98465
(253) 564-5185
Tacoma, WA 98465
(253) 564-5185
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Tacoma, WA 98465
(253) 759-9570
Tacoma, WA 98465
(253) 759-9570
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Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 565-3080
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 565-3080
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Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 756-5317
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 756-5317
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Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 752-7701
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 752-7701
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620 South Shirley Street
Tacoma, WA 98465
(253) 759-9570
Tacoma, WA 98465
(253) 759-9570
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
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Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 756-5317
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 756-5317
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Gr: NS-12 | 740 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition listed
2300 S Washington St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 752-7701
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 752-7701
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2014 S 15th St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 234-5112
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 234-5112
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827 N Tacoma Ave
Tacoma, WA 98403
(253) 272-2216
Tacoma, WA 98403
(253) 272-2216
3.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 902 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition listed
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7112 S 12th St
Tacoma, WA 98465
(253) 564-5185
Tacoma, WA 98465
(253) 564-5185
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 502 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 756-5317
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 756-5317
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2014 S 15th St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 234-5112
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 234-5112
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Tacoma, WA 98403
(253) 274-4134
Tacoma, WA 98403
(253) 274-4134
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827 N Tacoma Ave
Tacoma, WA 98403
(253) 272-2216
Tacoma, WA 98403
(253) 272-2216
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7112 S 12th St
Tacoma, WA 98465
(253) 564-5185
Tacoma, WA 98465
(253) 564-5185
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 502 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 565-3080
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 565-3080
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Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 756-5317
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 756-5317
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Gr: NS-12 | 740 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition listed
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Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 234-5112
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 234-5112
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Gr: PK-10 | 330 students
1112 North G Street
Tacoma, WA 98403
(253) 274-4134
Tacoma, WA 98403
(253) 274-4134
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Gr: NS-8 | 372 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(253) 571-2400
Tacoma, WA 98465
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Tacoma, WA 98465
(253) 571-6800
Tacoma, WA 98465
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Tacoma, WA 98405
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