Willow Creek Children's House

Center · Seattle · 9700 Lake City Way NE

What kind of place is this?

Size 125 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.
Established 2022
Approach montessori

In the program’s own words

“Our Preschool and Toddler programs are based on the Montessori Method, implemented and nurtured by trained staff.” haggardchildcare.com, August 2026
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Will it fit our family?

Ages served 3 months - 5 years
Hours 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Days / week 5
Holiday closures Federal holidays, five in-service days, three one-week closures at the end of August and December, and SPS Spring break in April
Sources and dates

Not yet reported: schedule.

What will it cost us?

Infant $3,585/mo about $15/hr
Toddler $3,162/mo about $13/hr
Preschool $2,669/mo about $11/hr
Application fee $100
Sibling discount 7.5% sibling tuition discount (applies to the older child only)
Sources and dates

Pricing per provider website, checked July 2026.

What Shortlist has verified

State quality rating Early Achievers Enrolled
License status Active
Sources and dates

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

State record — Washington DCYF

Feb 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · February 24, 2026

Emergency preparation and exiting · WAC 110-300-0166(3)(a) · Serious

Toddler 1 classroom has emergency exit door that is a sliding glass door. There is a bar that was in place preventing the door from opening without special knowledge of how to remove the bar to unlock the door. Item was corrected during the visit.

Report (PDF)

May 2025 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Aug 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · August 30, 2023

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

Licensor Turnley observed the corners of some area rugs were rolled up and could cause a tripping hazard.

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.