About Us

We're not just builders. We're childcare operators who build — and that makes all the difference.

We Built Our Own Center First

Before we ever helped another childcare provider build their dream facility, we built our own. We operate Nurture with Care Kids Academy, a thriving early learning center where we experience firsthand what works — and what doesn't — in childcare facility design.

That experience opened our eyes to a gap in the market: most construction companies don't understand childcare, and most childcare consultants can't build. Providers were forced to coordinate between architects who didn't know DCYF requirements, contractors who'd never heard of supervision sightlines, and consultants who couldn't speak construction.

We created Childcare Builder to be the partner we wished we'd had — one team that speaks both languages fluently.

Today, we bring that operator perspective to every project. We know why the infant room sink needs to be within arm's reach of the changing table. We understand why traffic flow matters during the chaos of morning drop-off. We've lived the frustration of design decisions that looked good on paper but failed in practice.

Nurture with Care Kids Academy

Our operating childcare center — where we learn what works every single day.

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Operator-Owned

Our Core Values

The principles that guide every project we take on.

Children First

Every design decision starts with one question: How does this serve the children who will learn and grow here?

Operator Understanding

We don't just build for childcare — we operate childcare. That perspective informs everything we do.

Transparency

Clear communication, honest timelines, and realistic budgets. No surprises, no hidden costs.

Quality Without Compromise

These buildings will house our most precious resource — children. We build accordingly.

Community Impact

Every childcare center we build helps close the gap in Washington's childcare deserts.

Compliance Expertise

DCYF licensing, fire safety, ADA — we know the codes inside and out so you can focus on your mission.

Things Only Operators Know

There are dozens of small decisions in childcare facility design that seem minor on paper but make a huge difference in daily operations. Here's what our operator experience brings to your project:

Sightline Design

Staff need to see multiple areas at once. We design floor plans that allow for proper supervision without requiring extra staff.

Flow Patterns

Morning drop-off is chaos. We design entryways, parking, and check-in areas that actually work during peak hours.

Storage Reality

Cribs, mats, supplies, art projects — childcare centers need serious storage. We plan for real-world inventory.

Outdoor Access

Getting 20 toddlers outside shouldn't require a 10-minute expedition. We design seamless indoor-outdoor transitions.

"A contractor once showed us a beautiful design where the infant changing area was 15 feet from the nearest sink. That's 15 feet with a dirty diaper, while other infants need supervision. They didn't understand. We do."

Real Experience Daily Operations Knowledge

Serving Washington State

Based in the Puget Sound region, serving childcare providers throughout Washington.

Primary Service Area

  • Greater Seattle / King County
  • Snohomish County
  • Pierce County
  • Kitsap County
  • Island County / Whidbey Island
  • Skagit County

Extended Service Area

  • Whatcom County
  • Thurston County
  • Clark County
  • Spokane County
  • Consulting available statewide

Ready to Work With Operators Who Get It?

Let's talk about your project. We'll bring the construction expertise — and the childcare knowledge — to make it a success.