University Place KinderCare (2026-27 Profile)

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University Place KinderCare

5424 Orchard St. West University Place, WA 98467

Tel: (253) 474-5295

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Our team of teachers brings dedication, passion, education and over ninty seven years of combined experience in Early Childhood Education.
The majority of our teacher鈥檚 have advanced education ranging from Child Development Associate's Degrees to Bachelor's Degrees.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten

Year Founded

1988

School Calendar

Student Body

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

School Notes

Welcome to the University Place KinderCare Learning Center. We are excited to meet with you and your family. We believe in developing the whole child with an emphasis on assisting your child鈥檚 growth with their social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development. Here at the University Place KinderCare we consider you to be family. Our supportive environment stems from our long-serving teachers who have a true passion for educating and nurturing children. Your child will not only have a safe, secure, and stimulating environment to learn in, but will have support from a team of child development experts. Whether your child has first words or first grade on the horizon, we鈥檙e excited to show you how everything in our center is designed for learning!
The health and safety of children is something we pride ourselves in. Our entire staff is CPR and first aid certified and the building has a secured entry. We have a Health Nurse who visits us once monthly to support our teachers with any health and safety concerns. We also have a dedicated health and safety coordinator who is committed to monitoring our center on a daily basis. This ensures that the standards we have in place are maintained at all times.
Hours Of Operation: 5:45 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
Languages Spoken: American_sign_langugage
Accreditations: NAC, NAEYC
Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
DSHS (approved for full time only), NACCRRA, 10% Military, 10% Sibling discount off each childs weekly Reg $100.00 Family-$150.00
Infant Programs (6 Weeks 鈥� 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 鈥� 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 鈥� 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 鈥� 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 鈥� 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5鈥�12 Years), Interactive Kindergarten, Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for University Place KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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