Whittier Kids Preschool

Center · Seattle · 1320 NW 75th St

What kind of place is this?

Size 151 children licensed Larger than the middle half of Seattle programs, where the middle half licenses 43–122. Measured across 578 Seattle programs, 2026-07-29.
Sources and dates

Not yet reported: established, teaching approach.

Will it fit our family?

Ages served 3-5 years
Hours 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Days / week 5
Schedule 5 days/week, 3 days/week, or 2 days/week, with optional extended day (age 3+)
Holiday closures Closed on all SPS closure days; releases early on SPS early-release days; closed on major holidays
Accepts subsidy Yes
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What will it cost us?

Preschool $1,300/mo about $10/hr
Part-time $714–$955/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 4
License status Active
Sources and dates
  • State quality rating — Checked March 2026
  • License status — Checked March 2026
  • Phone — Checked April 2026 · phinneycenter.org
  • Website — Checked July 2026 · phinneycenter.org

Each date is when Shortlist last checked that fact against its source.

State record — Washington DCYF

Jan 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · January 30, 2026

Preservice requirements · WAC 110-300-0105(2) · Serious

110-300-0105(2)- Staff member R.G has an expired background check.

Report (PDF)

Apr 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · April 16, 2025

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(10) · Short Term

JS and ZDB are missing BBP training.

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(10) · Short Term

KC and JS are missing CPR and first aid training. Please read the full WAC.

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(10) · Short Term

ZDB and MW are missing child care basics training.

Report (PDF)

Mar 2024 Licensing visit 5 findings

Licensing visit · March 14, 2024

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

During the annual monitored visit, licensor Anita Stewart observed two staff to be missing childcare basics training. This violation was observed with director K.V on site.

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

During the annual monitored visit, licensor Anita Stewart observed staff to be missing or need annual blood borne pathogen training. This violation was observed with director K.V on site.

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

During the annual monitored visit, licensor Anita Stewart observed staff missing basic first aid and cpr training. This violation was observed with director K.V on site.

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

During the annual monitored visit, licensor Anita Stewart observed staff to be missing a current food worker card training. This violation was observed with director K.V on site.

Training requirements · WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

During the annual monitored visit, licensor Anita Stewart observed staff to be missing medication management training. This violation was observed with director K.V on site.

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.