Compared to the Seattle median
Harvard Avenue School
Strengths
Classroom ratios
Jr. Preschool: 1:5 (up to 15 children with 3 teachers)
Published per-room ratios — many providers only share the licensed maximum.
Monthly price
$780–$2,150 · median $1,353
Lower than the typical $1,353 for similar programs.
Tradeoffs
Daily hours
4 hours · Half-day, extended day available
Shorter than the 10-hour median; works for families with flexible pickup but tight for full-time work schedules.
Enrollment timing
Rolling, starts in winter
Families finding the center in fall have typically missed the window for that school year.
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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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Harvard Avenue School. It runs a 4-hour day, shorter than full-time care, with monthly tuition starting around $780. Enrollment is rolling, with openings typically posted starting in winter.
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