Seed of Life Center for Early Learning and Preschool, LLC

1. How long have we been in business?

Since June 1997, we began in our home, and the expanded to a small center in Beacon Hill. Our permanent location is located on Rainier Ave. and licensed for 61 children.  We are scheduled to open our NEW satellite location for Pre-K (Preschool) and Before & After School Program at MLK Jr. Elementary School in September, 2010.

2. What are your hours and where are you located?

7 AM – 6 PM We do not accept nighttime care.

We have two locations:

Main location in Colombia City
4728 Rainer Ave S
Seattle, WA 98118

NEW satellite location for Pre-K (Preschool) and Before & After School Program at MLK Jr. Elementary School

6725 45th Ave S.

Seattle, WA 98118

3. Are you multi cultural and multi lingual?

Yes, our primary languages are English, Spanish and Somalian. Our Secondary languages are Vietnamese and Amharic. We intertwine the 3 primary languages into our daily routine.

4. Are the staff members certified?

Staff is currently certified or working toward an early childhood education degree. In addition, to having state and city requirements each classroom has a certified teacher.

We currently have 15 staff members.

5. What type of classrooms do you have?

We have 5 classrooms.

1 Infant 1-12 Months

2 Waddlers 12 to 24 Months

3 Toddlers 24 –36 Months

4 Pre-School 36-48 Months

5 Pre-K 48-60 Months

6. Are we doing tours?

No, tours are by appointment only when we have space available.  In the summer is when we have group tours.

 7. How do I get on the waiting list?

Fill out the information on the contact us page.

8. How long is the waiting list?

Usually one year for the infant, waddler, and toddler programs.

9. Do we have a high staff and child turnover?

No, staff range from 1-7 years and receive medical dental and 401K. Typically children are here from birth until Pre-K.

10. Do you offer before and after school care?

NO at the Columbia City Site

YES, at  MLK Jr. Elementary- 6725 45th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98122

11. Do we offer part time childcare?

No, parents pay full tuition but choose their schedule, due to lower staff to child ratio, unless your child is enrolled in the before and after school program.

12. Do you accept subsidy childcare?

Yes, we accept City, State and Federal subsidy through Universities. Example: University of WA

13. Do we go on field trips?

Yes, Infants and waddlers go for walks and to local parks.

For children 2-5 years old, field trips would include: Pacific Science Center, Children's Museum, Woodland Park Zoo, Point Defiance Zoo, Remlinger Farm, Home Depot, Lowe's, Grocery Stores, Seattle Aquarium. ETC.  Also, the Before & After School program attends field trips.  Children are transported via light-rail, Metro, or sound transit.

 14. Do we accept drop in care?

No, due to high demand and lack of available space.

15. Do we have Community Partnerships?

Yes:

We are a Service-Learning site for the Seattle Central Community College, and the University of Washington.

Seattle Youth Employment Program.  

Rainer Valley Chamber of Commerce.

NAEYC National Association for the Education of Young Children Accreditation.

Childcare Task Force, African American Latino Asian Pacific Islander and Gay and Lesbian task force.

AWB Association of Washington Business.   

Child Care Resources.

Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce.

City of Seattle Step Ahead Preschool Program.

City of Seattle Early Childhood Professional Compensation Project.  

Washington Scholars.

Seattle Public Library Literacy Project.

Partnership with Seattle Public Schools.

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