University Place KinderCare

Our team of teachers brings dedication, passion, education and over ninty seven years of combined experience in Early Childhood Education.
The majority of our teacher’s have advanced education ranging from Child Development Associate's Degrees to Bachelor's Degrees.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • 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

Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1988
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. Jun 1, 2026

Student Body

Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL

School Notes

  • Welcome to the University Place KinderCare Learning Center. We are excited to meet with you and your family. We believe in developing the whole child with an emphasis on assisting your child’s growth with their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Here at the University Place KinderCare we consider you to be family. Our supportive environment stems from our long-serving teachers who have a true passion for educating and nurturing children. Your child will not only have a safe, secure, and stimulating environment to learn in, but will have support from a team of child development experts. Whether your child has first words or first grade on the horizon, we’re excited to show you how everything in our center is designed for learning!
  • 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 Health Nurse who visits us once monthly to support our teachers with any health and safety concerns. We also 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: 5:45 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
  • Languages Spoken: American_sign_langugage
  • Accreditations: NAC, NAEYC
  • Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
  • DSHS (approved for full time only), NACCRRA, 10% Military, 10% Sibling discount off each childs weekly Reg $100.00 Family-$150.00
  • 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), Interactive Kindergarten, Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does University Place KinderCare cost?
University Place KinderCare's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.
When is the application deadline for University Place KinderCare?
The application deadline for University Place KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • 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)

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The average private school tuition in Pierce County, WA is $12,613 for elementary schools and $15,296 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
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