Compared to the Seattle median
Our Beginning
Strengths
Classroom ratios
4:1 for infants
Published per-room ratios — many providers only share the licensed maximum.
Tradeoffs
Monthly price
$2,700–$3,617 · median $1,360
Independent centers vary widely; this one sits above $1,360, often reflecting smaller class sizes or longer staff tenure.
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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Our Beginning. with monthly tuition starting around $2,700. Enrollment is rolling, with openings typically posted starting in winter.
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