FAQs
What is your inclement weather policy?
During times of inclement weather, we will make every attempt to be open for our families. As a general rule, if the Seattle Public School District is closed or running on a two hour delay, we will plan to close or open accordingly so that our staff has time to get their own children situated and get to Inicio Playschool safely. We will post our closures and delays on Brightwheel.
What is your enrollment process?
Our goal is to make this as simple as possible for you.
Join our wait-pool by filling out the form here
If a spot is available, we will contact you to schedule a tour and meet the Director
Accept an open position or defer
If you accept; we require a $250.00 non-refundable enrollment fee & the first month’s tuition (“Security Deposit”) to reserve a spot. The Security Deposit will be applied to the first month’s tuition. Families understand that if they accept a space at the school and withdraw before their start date, the Security Deposit and Enrollment Fee will not be refunded.
What is the tuition and do you have any other fees?
There is a $250.00 (non-refundable) enrollment fee & the first month’s tuition (“Security Deposit”) to reserve a spot. The Security Deposit will be applied to the first month’s tuition. Families understand that if they accept a space at the school and withdraw before their start date, the Security Deposit and Enrollment Fee will not be refunded. Tuition is paid in twelve equal installments, due at the beginning of each month. Monthly tuition is: One’s Class: $3,120; Jr. Preschool: $2,820 and Preschool & Pre-K: $2,520. For subsequent years there is an annual $200.00 enrollment fee to process paperwork and filings for WA State compliance purposes.
Can you share other pertinent program information?
We are a play based, full day program, Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. We have two drop-off/pick-up schedules: 8 AM to 5 PM and 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. We offer preschool and childcare services for children ages 12 months to 6 years. Healthy meals (breakfast, snack and hot lunch) prepared onsite are included in the tuition. We strive of at-least two hours of outside time, rain or shine. Our outside playground is Gilman Playground, right across the street from us.
How many days a year are you closed?
While this can change, at this time for calendar year 2026 our holiday closure schedule is as follows:
Calendar Year 2026:
November
Nov 11 – Veteran’s Day
Nov 24 – Teacher In-Service Day
Nov 25 – Fall Family Conferences
Nov 26–27 – Thanksgiving & Day After
December
Dec 24–31 – Winter Break
Calendar Year 2027:
January
Jan 1 – New Year’s Day
Jan 18 – Martin Luther King Day
February
Feb 15 – Presidents Day
March
Mar 26 – Teacher In-Service Day
May
May 31 – Memorial Day
June
Jun 17 – Teacher In-Service Day
Jun 18 – Juneteenth
July
Jul 5 – Independence Day
August
Aug 30–31 – Summer Deep Clean Break
September
Sep 1–3 - Summer Deep Clean Break
Sep 6 – Labor Day/Teacher In-Service Day
November
Nov 11 – Veteran’s Day/Teacher In-Service Day
Nov 24 – Fall Family Conferences
Nov 25–26 – Thanksgiving & Day After
December
Dec 23–31 – Winter Break
Are you fully licensed by WA State as a childcare/preschool facility?
Yes, we are licensed by WA State DCYF. Our license number is: PL-84740
Are you hiring?
Yes, we are hiring for multiple positions: Teachers, Substitute Teachers and a Chef. Learn more about how you can be part of our team on our Careers page!