Compared to the Seattle median
St. John's Preschool Kirkland
Strengths
Classroom ratios
Pre-3: 11-12 students with 2-3 adults
Published per-room ratios — many providers only share the licensed maximum.
Monthly price
$400–$750 · median $836
Lower than the typical $836 for similar programs.
Tradeoffs
Daily hours
2 hours · Half-day (morning sessions, 2.5-3.75 hours)
Shorter than the 7-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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Religious content
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Welcoming non-members
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Annual teacher turnover
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St. John's Preschool Kirkland. It runs a 2-hour day, shorter than full-time care, with monthly tuition starting around $400. Enrollment is rolling, with openings typically posted starting in winter.
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