Inicio Playschool

Center · Seattle · 1116 NW 54th St

What kind of place is this?

Size 53 children licensed In the middle half for Seattle centers, where the middle half licenses 43–121. Measured across 576 Seattle centers, 2026-08-17.
Approach play-based, reggio-emilia

In the program’s own words

“Our philosophy celebrates play-based emergent learning as the cornerstone of early childhood education.” inicioplayschool.com, August 2026
“Environment as the Third Teacher : Have you ever heard of the idea that the environment is the third teacher? Well, we're big believers in that here, inspired by the learnings of Reggio Emilia.” inicioplayschool.com, August 2026

Will it fit our family?

Ages served 3 months to 6 years
Hours 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Days / week 5
Schedule full-day
Holiday closures New Year's Day, MLK Day, Presidents Day, Teacher In-Service Days, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Summer Deep Clean Break, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Fall Family Conferences, Thanksgiving & Day After, Winter Break (Dec 24-31)

What will it cost us?

Infant $3,420/mo about $17/hr
Toddler $2,820/mo about $14/hr
Preschool $2,520/mo about $12/hr
Application fee $250

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Early Achievers Enrolled
License status Active

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
May 27, 2025
On file
2 visits since December 2024 — both cited nothing
Fixed?
Nothing was cited, so there is nothing to correct.
Most serious
Nothing was cited at any visit on file.

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May 2025 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Dec 2024 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
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What kind of place is this

Not yet reported: established.

Will it fit our family

  • Ages served, Hours, Days / week, Schedule, Holiday closures — Checked July 2026 · inicioplayschool.com

What will it cost us

Pricing per provider website, checked July 2026.

Licensing and contact

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