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)
North Tacoma KinderCare
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 Facts
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1984
Student Body
Total Students
23 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 32%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & 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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Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 502 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
7112 S 12th St
Tacoma, WA 98465
(253) 564-5185
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 9-12
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 10
620 South Shirley Street
Tacoma, WA 98465
(253) 759-9570
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 186 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
7323 27th St W, University Place, WA 98466
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 565-3080
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 740 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 19
Assembly of God
1717 S Union Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 756-5317
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 847 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
2300 S Washington St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 752-7701
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 9-12
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 10
620 South Shirley Street
Tacoma, WA 98465
(253) 759-9570
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 740 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 19
Assembly of God
1717 S Union Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 756-5317
Distance: 2.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 847 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
2300 S Washington St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 752-7701
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 330 students
Pentecostal
2014 S 15th St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 234-5112
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 902 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 30
827 N Tacoma Ave
Tacoma, WA 98403
(253) 272-2216
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 502 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
7112 S 12th St
Tacoma, WA 98465
(253) 564-5185
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 740 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 19
Assembly of God
1717 S Union Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 756-5317
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 330 students
Pentecostal
2014 S 15th St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 234-5112
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 372 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
1112 North G Street
Tacoma, WA 98403
(253) 274-4134
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 902 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 30
827 N Tacoma Ave
Tacoma, WA 98403
(253) 272-2216
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 502 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
7112 S 12th St
Tacoma, WA 98465
(253) 564-5185
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 186 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
7323 27th St W, University Place, WA 98466
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 565-3080
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 740 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 19
Assembly of God
1717 S Union Ave
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 756-5317
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 330 students
Pentecostal
2014 S 15th St
Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 234-5112
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 372 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 16
Catholic
1112 North G Street
Tacoma, WA 98403
(253) 274-4134
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Tacoma, WA 98465
(253) 571-2400
Tacoma, WA 98465
(253) 571-2400
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Tacoma, WA 98465
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Tacoma, WA 98405
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Tacoma, WA 98405
(253) 396-5937
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5501 6th Ave
Tacoma, WA 98406
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Tacoma, WA 98406
(253) 571-2670
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(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
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Rank:
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Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 571-2100
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 571-2100
0.9 miles
Gr: 4-8 | 368 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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