Compared to the Seattle median
Whittier Heights Preschool
Strengths
Classroom ratios
maximum 7:1
Published per-room ratios — many providers only share the licensed maximum.
Monthly price
$650–$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
3.5 hours · Part-time
Shorter than the 10-hour median; works for families with flexible pickup but tight for full-time work schedules.
Weekly schedule
4 days per week
Part-week schedule; families needing five-day care will need to layer a second arrangement.
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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.”
Annual teacher turnover
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Whittier Heights Preschool. It runs a 3.5-hour day, shorter than full-time care, with monthly tuition starting around $650. Spots are open right now.
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