Compared to the Seattle median
The Seattle Preschool at Lake City
Strengths
State quality rating
Early Achievers Early Achievers Level 4
Washington rates licensed centers 1 through 5 on the Early Achievers scale.
Tradeoffs
Daily hours
4 hours · Half day, Full day
Shorter than the 10-hour median; works for families with flexible pickup but tight for full-time work schedules.
Monthly price
Not published
Parents need to request a quote rather than compare a listed price before a tour.
Enrollment timing
Rolling, starts in winter
Families finding the center in fall have typically missed the window for that school year.
Not yet answered
Owner on site
Shortlist hasn’t sourced this.
Ask at pickup
“Is the owner on site daily? What does their day-to-day involvement look like?”
Room transitions
Shortlist hasn’t sourced this.
Ask at pickup
“Walk me through how a child moves from the infant room to the toddler room.”
Annual teacher turnover
Shortlist hasn’t sourced this.
Ask at pickup
“What’s the annual teacher turnover rate at this location?”
The Seattle Preschool at Lake City holds an Early Achievers Early Achievers Level 4 rating. It runs a 4-hour day, shorter than full-time care, and does not publish monthly tuition; parents request a quote. Enrollment is rolling, with openings typically posted starting in winter.
Watch this provider — Shortlist will email if anything changes.