Wallingford KinderCare (2026-27 Profile)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

Wallingford KinderCare in Seattle, WA, is a co–ed, nonsectarian early childhood program serving preschool (PK) students in the Wallingford neighborhood.
Founded in 1969, the school provides day care and early learning services in a city community setting.
The program reflects Seattle's private early learning landscape, offering care exclusively for the preschool grade level.
Wallingford KinderCare operates among several Seattle–area preschools, providing local families with nonsectarian early childhood options.

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

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten

Year Founded

1969

Student Body

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Sports

School Mascot

Kiki The Kindercare Kangaroo

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Wallingford KinderCare?

The application deadline for Wallingford KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Wallingford KinderCare located?

Wallingford KinderCare is located in the Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 2 other private schools located in Wallingford.

The nearest high school to Wallingford KinderCare is Dartmoor School (1.1 miles away)

The nearest elementary school and preschool is The Meridian School (0.3 miles away)

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The average private school tuition in Seattle, WA is $22,183 for elementary schools and $24,673 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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