Childcare & Preschool

Seattle Parks and Recreation offers a range of childcare and preschool programs for the social, recreational, and physical development of youth throughout Seattle. 

• Preschool at Community Centers
  • Contact your local Community Center for site-specific information.
• Nature Kids Preschool at Discovery Park
• Licensed Childcare at Community Centers
  • Contact your local Community Center for site-specific information.

Licensed Childcare Tuition Assistance

If you need support paying for childcare, you may be eligible for assistance through the programs below:

• SPR Scholarship Program
• Working Connections Childcare through WA Dept. of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF)
• Childcare Assistance Program (CCAP) through Seattle Dept. of Education & Early Learning (DEEL)
• Best Starts for Kids through King County

If you qualify for another fee assistance program, please contact us at pks_childcare@seattle.gov. 

Child Care Hotline

If you are already registered for a child care program, please call the child care hotline at (206) 684-4203 for information about cancellations or delays during weather or other impacts.