Building high-quality childcare facilities throughout Seattle, Bellevue, and King County. Local expertise, DCYF-compliant construction.
Seattle's thriving tech economy and growing families have created unprecedented demand for quality childcare. Yet building in Seattle presents unique challenges: high construction costs, complex permitting, and limited available space. We know the Seattle market and have the expertise to navigate these challenges while building facilities that serve families for decades.
Building childcare in Seattle isn't like building anywhere else. High land costs, strict environmental regulations, complex permitting processes, and competitive construction markets require specialized knowledge. We've built and consulted on childcare projects throughout the Seattle metro area and understand what it takes to succeed.
Full-service childcare construction and consulting for the Seattle metro area.
Ground-up childcare facility construction designed for Seattle's market. DCYF-compliant from the start.
Convert retail, office, or other commercial space into licensed childcare facilities. Often faster and more affordable than new construction.
Expert guidance on funding, licensing, site selection, and operations for Seattle-area childcare projects.
Seattle and King County offer multiple funding pathways for childcare construction beyond state programs. The City of Seattle has childcare incentives, King County has community development funds, and several local foundations support early learning infrastructure.
We serve all of Seattle and the greater King County area including Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Renton, Kent, Federal Way, and surrounding communities. We also work throughout the Puget Sound region.
Seattle childcare construction typically ranges from $200-400 per square foot depending on finish level and site conditions. A 5,000 sq ft center might cost $1-2 million. Seattle's higher labor and material costs, plus strict permitting requirements, affect pricing. We provide detailed estimates after site assessment.
Seattle childcare projects typically require: building permits from SDCI, land use/zoning approval, fire department review, King County Health Department approval, and DCYF licensing approval. We manage the entire permitting process for you.
Yes. Seattle-area childcare projects can access Washington State's ELF grants (up to $1.5M), City of Seattle childcare incentives, King County community development funds, and federal programs like CCPG. We help identify and apply for all available funding.
Schedule a free consultation to discuss your Seattle-area childcare project. We'll help you navigate permitting, funding, and construction.