Northwest Center Kids at Chinook

Center · Downtown · 401 5th Ave

What kind of place is this?

Size 63 children licensed In the middle half for Seattle, where the middle half licenses 43–122. Measured across 578 Seattle programs, 2026-07-29.
Established 2010
Approach creative-curriculum, play-based, developmental

In the program’s own words

“Northwest Center Kids Early Learning uses the Creative Curriculum® in our Infants through Pre-K classrooms. This comprehensive, research-based curriculum focuses on learning through exploration and discovery, helping children develop confidence, creativity, and lifelong critical-thinking skills.” nwcenter.org, July 2026
“A Play-Based Curriculum that Fosters Learning” nwcenter.org, June 2026
“We believe that when children with and without disabilities learn and play together, all of them reach their full potential... Today, Northwest Center Kids Early Learning provides high-quality care and education to children with and without developmental delays or disabilities and challenging behaviors.” nwcenter.org, July 2026
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Will it fit our family?

Ages served Infants through Pre-K
Days / week 5
Schedule 2-day, 3-day, or 5-day (full-week) enrollment options
Accepts subsidy Yes
Sources and dates

Not yet reported: hours, holiday closures.

What will it cost us?

Infant $2,995/mo
Toddler $2,545/mo
Preschool $2,175/mo
Part-time $1,275–$2,250/mo
Application fee $100
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Pricing per provider website, checked July 2026.

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Early Achievers Level 5
License status Active
Website nwcenter.org
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State record — Washington DCYF

Nov 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · November 20, 2025

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(2)(d) · Serious

Licensor observed wipes that have "Keep out of reach of children" gloves, other plastic that are suffocation hazards accessible to children. Completed Date Disputed Date Disputed

Safety requirements · WAC 110-300-0165(3)(g) · Short Term

Licensor observed the play stucture has cracks and is in poor condition, located on the left side of the outside play area.

Report (PDF)

Jul 2025 Complaint

Complaint · July 24, 2025

The state lists this complaint on the provider’s record, but the state’s published report includes no citation detail.

Report (PDF)

Jan 2025 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Aug 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · August 10, 2023

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies · WAC 110-300-0260(5) · Serious

Power tool type equipment observed stored in an upstairs area to the outside play area, observed accessible to children.

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space · WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

Newly installed groundcover does not have documentation that verifies meeting CPSC ASTM F1292 Standards for critical fall height ratings. Newly installed groundcover does not have a certificate of compliance or label provided in the documentation available to the Licensor., unable to verify ground cover meeting CPSC ASTMF1292 Standards.

Report (PDF)

Sources and dates

Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote.