Compared to the Seattle median
Alki Beach Academy
Strengths
Classroom ratios
1:3 to 1:7 depending on classroom
Published per-room ratios — many providers only share the licensed maximum.
Daily hours
11 hours · Full-day
Longer than the typical day of about 10 hours.
Enrollment timing
Currently enrolling
Spots are open right now — tour and application timelines are short.
Tradeoffs
Monthly price
$2,400–$2,600 · median $1,360
Independent centers vary widely; this one sits above $1,360, often reflecting smaller class sizes or longer staff tenure.
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Owner on site
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Room transitions
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“Walk me through how a child moves from the infant room to the toddler room.”
Annual teacher turnover
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Alki Beach Academy. It runs a 11-hour day, longer than most Seattle centers, with monthly tuition starting around $2,400. Spots are open right now.
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