Child Care Centers in ZIP 98117 (Seattle, WA)
7 licensed child care centers operate in ZIP 98117, Seattle, WA, per the current data.
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Child care centers are licensed programs that care for groups of children in a dedicated facility, usually organized into classrooms by age. States set licensing rules for staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, safety training, and background checks, and many centers also earn voluntary quality ratings.
State measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Licensed capacity | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agape Pre K Center | Not rated | — | — | — | 20 | Not reported |
| BALLARD FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH | Not rated | — | — | — | 83 | Not reported |
| Lighthouse Montessori | Not rated | — | — | — | 25 | Not reported |
| Nurturing Knowledge At Greenwood Elementary School | Not rated | — | — | — | 55 | Not reported |
| PHINNEY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSO WHITTIER KIDS | Not rated | — | — | — | 151 | Not reported |
| PHINNEY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSO WHITTIER KIDS (Whittier Kids) | Not rated | — | — | — | 151 | Not reported |
| Small Faces Child Development Center | Not rated | — | — | — | 203 | Not reported |
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Data profile for ZIP 98117
The current data covers the 7 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 98117: 0 (0%) carry a published state quality rating. No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 7 of these providers report 688 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 7 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 688 |
Listed child care centers in ZIP 98117
Choosing among child care centers in ZIP 98117
The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.
When you are choosing care in ZIP 98117, Seattle, WA, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.
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Data sources
Data source: public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries (processing date 2026-10-07). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.
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