Alki Community Center
Open only for Preschool and Licensed Childcare
Alki Community Center closed
Alki Community Center is closed except for pre-registered childcare services.
Preschool and Childcare
Alki Community Center offers free or affordable preschool through Seattle Preschool Program (SPP), serving ages 3-5. Licensed Childcare is available after school and during school breaks for children age 5-12.
Upcoming Registration Dates
Spring 2026
February 3, 2026
- Sports Leagues (Track & Field)
March 3, 2026
- Citywide Athletics
- Community Centers
- Lifelong Recreation
- Specialized Programs
Summer 2026
March 3, 2026
- Specialized Programs Camps
- Sports Leagues (Flag Football)
March 17, 2026*
- Summer Camps
*March 10 priority registration: Scholarship recipients
May 19, 2026
- Citywide Athletics
- Community Centers
- Lifelong Recreation
- Specialized Programs
School Year 2026-2027
March 17, 2026
- Preschool
May 19, 2026**
- After School Care
**Apr. 28 priority registration: Current Participants
**May 5 priority registration: Scholarship recipients, Siblings, and SPR Preschool
Alki Community Center is open for Preschool and Licensed Childcare only.
Alki Community Center is located two blocks south of one of Seattle's most popular destinations: Alki Beach Park in West Seattle.
Built 1954, the small brick building is connected to Alki Elementary School and adjacent to Alki Playground, which is used by the school and nearby residents. The center features a multipurpose room, a child care room, a kitchen, office space, and a lobby with a pool table and seating area.
Seattle Preschool Program
The City of Seattle's award-winning preschool program is available at this community center to all three- and four-year-olds living in Seattle, with free or affordable tuition and high-quality learning environments that promote kindergarten readiness.Inquire at this location or visit the Seattle Preschool Program web page.