Come meet our amazing staff! Each one of our teachers contributes to your child's educational experience in a unique way.
We are dedicated and enthusiastic about teaching your children and becoming a positive influence in their lives.
Our knowledge, amazing curriculum, and passion will help your child reach their greatest potential.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Yearly Tuition: $25,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to Southtown KinderCare! We aspire to make your family a part of our KinderCare home. Our mission each day is to provide a loving and nurturing environment that will allow your child to grow socially, emotionally and cognitively.
- The health and safety of our children is paramount. The entrance to
our school is protected by a keypad. We have a Health and Safety
Coordinator that is dedicated to keeping our school safe and clean.
Each member of our staff is certified in Infant, Child and Adult
CPR and First Aid. Please know that your child is in great
hands!
January Health and Safety Awareness- Be safe get for Flu shot now
- National Mentoring Month
- National Blood Donor Month
- Birth Defects Prevention Month
- Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- 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
How much does South Seattle KinderCare cost?
South Seattle KinderCare's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.
When is the application deadline for South Seattle KinderCare?
The application deadline for South Seattle KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to South Seattle KinderCare is Kennedy Catholic High School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Glendale Lutheran School (1.8 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Glendale Lutheran School
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
13455 2nd Avenue Sw
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 244-6085
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 244-6085
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students Avg. class size: 11 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Kennedy Catholic High School ![Kennedy Catholic High School Photo]( "Kennedy Catholic High School Photo")
(Catholic)
140 S 140th St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 246-0500
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 246-0500
1.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 905 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 42 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9205 3rd Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 214-1011
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 214-1011
2.1 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 20 students
St. Bernadette School
(Catholic)
1028 Sw 128th St
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 244-4934
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 244-4934
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students
10001 57th Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98178
(206) 688-2100
Seattle, WA 98178
(206) 688-2100
2.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Kennedy Catholic High School ![Kennedy Catholic High School Photo]( "Kennedy Catholic High School Photo")
(Catholic)
140 S 140th St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 246-0500
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 246-0500
1.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 905 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 42 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9205 3rd Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 214-1011
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 214-1011
2.1 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 20 students
10001 57th Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98178
(206) 688-2100
Seattle, WA 98178
(206) 688-2100
2.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
14601 Interurban Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 588-0860
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 588-0860
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 48 students Avg. class size: 7 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Derech Emunah
All-girls (Jewish)
5145 S Morgan Street Seattle
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 402-6621
Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 402-6621
3.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Glendale Lutheran School
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
13455 2nd Avenue Sw
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 244-6085
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 244-6085
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students Avg. class size: 11 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
9205 3rd Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 214-1011
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 214-1011
2.1 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 20 students
St. Bernadette School
(Catholic)
1028 Sw 128th St
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 244-4934
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 244-4934
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students
11215 15th Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 935-0427
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 935-0427
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
9615 20th Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 767-6640
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 767-6640
2.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 167 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Glendale Lutheran School
(Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
13455 2nd Avenue Sw
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 244-6085
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 244-6085
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students Avg. class size: 11 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
St. Bernadette School
(Catholic)
1028 Sw 128th St
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 244-4934
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 244-4934
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students
11215 15th Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 935-0427
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 935-0427
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
St. Paul Early Learning Center ![St. Paul Early Learning Center Photo - St. Paul School is Seattle's newest Catholic blended-learning school with the support from the University of Notre Dame's Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE). Our global community serves families from Seattle to Auburn.]( "St. Paul Early Learning Center Photo - St. Paul School is Seattle's newest Catholic blended-learning school with the support from the University of Notre Dame's Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE). Our global community serves families from Seattle to Auburn.")
(Catholic)
10001 57th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98178
(206) 725-0780
Seattle, WA 98178
(206) 725-0780
2.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 9 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
9615 20th Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 767-6640
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 767-6640
2.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 167 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Southern Heights Elementary School
(Reading: 20-24%)
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11249 14th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-5000
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-5000
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-5
Hilltop Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12250 24th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-4000
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-4000
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 519 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Beverly Park Elementary At Glendale
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 S 104th St
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-3400
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 631-3400
1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rainier Prep
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10211 12th Ave S
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 494-5979
Seattle, WA 98168
(206) 494-5979
1 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 359 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
White Center Heights Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10015 6th Ave Sw
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-5200
Seattle, WA 98146
(206) 631-5200
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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