Compared to the Seattle median
UW Children's Center at Laurel Village
Strengths
State quality rating
Early Achievers Level 3
Washington rates licensed centers 1 through 5 on the Early Achievers scale.
Montessori certification
AMS
AMS is the largest North American Montessori accreditation body.
Classroom ratios
and 10:1 with Preschoolers
Published per-room ratios — many providers only share the licensed maximum.
Tradeoffs
Monthly price
$1,857–$2,919 · median $1,360
Independent centers vary widely; this one sits above $1,360, often reflecting smaller class sizes or longer staff tenure.
Enrollment timing
Waitlist
Open spots are rare; families typically wait months between application and acceptance.
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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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UW Children's Center at Laurel Village holds an Early Achievers Level 3 rating and is AMS-affiliated. with monthly tuition starting around $1,857. There is currently a waitlist.
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