Compared to the Seattle median
The Goddard School North Queen Anne
Strengths
Independent school accreditation
Cognia
Cognia accreditation; reviewed against independent-school standards beyond state licensing.
Classroom ratios
1:10 preschool
Published per-room ratios — many providers only share the licensed maximum.
Enrollment timing
Currently enrolling
Spots are open right now — tour and application timelines are short.
Tradeoffs
Monthly price
Not published
Parents need to request a quote rather than compare a listed price before a tour.
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Room transitions
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Ask at pickup
“Walk me through how a child moves from the infant room to the toddler room.”
Local autonomy
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“What decisions does the local director make versus corporate? Curriculum? Hiring?”
Director tenure
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“How long has the current director been at this location?”
The Goddard School North Queen Anne is accredited by Cognia. It runs a 11-hour day, longer than most Seattle centers, and does not publish monthly tuition; parents request a quote. Spots are open right now.
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