Suncatcher Forest School

Center · Unincorporated King County · 18701 Southeast 60th Street

What kind of place is this?

Size 12 children licensed Smaller than the middle half of Seattle centers, where the middle half licenses 43–121. Measured across 576 Seattle centers, 2026-08-17.
Approach nature-outdoor, emergent

In the program’s own words

“Nature at the core of the program” img1.wsimg.com, July 2026
“This is why we use an emergent curriculum in our outdoor school.” img1.wsimg.com, August 2026

Who will be with our child?

All ages 1 teacher to 6 children Rooms of 12

Will it fit our family?

Ages served 30 months to 6 years
Hours 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Days / week 5
Schedule Full-day (6 hours) and half-day (3 hours, morning or afternoon) programs, available 1-5 days per week
Holiday closures Closed when the Issaquah School District is closed (does not follow ISD's half-day, conference, or leap-day closures); 2 weeks advance notice given for closure dates like summer vacation/Spring break

What will it cost us?

Monthly tuition $460–$1,600 about $4–$12/hr
Part-time $320–$1,450/mo
Application fee $100
Sibling discount 15% sibling discount for a second child in the family

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Early Achievers Level 3
License status Active
Website suncatcherwa.com

State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
March 18, 2026
On file
3 visits since January 2024 — all of them cited nothing
Fixed?
Nothing was cited, so there is nothing to correct.
Most serious
Nothing was cited at any visit on file.

Washington DCYF publishes the licensor’s own observation and a risk level for every citation it issues at a licensing visit, with the inspection report attached as a PDF.

Mar 2026 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Oct 2024 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Jan 2024 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
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What kind of place is this

Not yet reported: established.

Who will be with our child

Not yet reported: who teaches here.

Will it fit our family

What will it cost us

Pricing per provider website, checked July 2026.

Licensing and contact

State record

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