Compared to the Seattle median
PATH Preschool
Strengths
Monthly price
$400–$800 · median $1,360
Lower than the typical $1,360 for similar programs.
Enrollment timing
Currently enrolling
Spots are open right now — tour and application timelines are short.
Tradeoffs
Daily hours
3 hours · Half day
Shorter than the 10-hour median; works for families with flexible pickup but tight for full-time work schedules.
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Classroom ratios
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“What are the actual ratios in each room today, not just the licensed maximum?”
Owner on site
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“Is the owner on site daily? What does their day-to-day involvement look like?”
Room transitions
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“Walk me through how a child moves from the infant room to the toddler room.”
PATH Preschool. It runs a 3-hour day, shorter than full-time care, with monthly tuition starting around $400. Spots are open right now.
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