Frequently Asked Questions

Children from 12 months to 5 years. Our toddler classrooms serve children 12 months to three years, and our preschool classrooms serve children three to five.

We are open Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Our learning day runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with care before and after.

For toddlers, yes. Care from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. is part of the toddler program. Preschool families can add care before and after the 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. learning day, and we will walk you through it on your visit.

172 20th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122, in Seattle’s Central District.

Toddler classrooms have up to 14 children, with one teacher for every seven. Preschool classrooms have 16 to 18 children, with one teacher for every ten.

Creative Curriculum, an evidence-based, child-led curriculum. Teachers plan each theme with clear goals and shape the lessons around the children’s interests. We track each child’s progress with Teaching Strategies GOLD.

Children make real choices, contribute ideas and follow their interests in a classroom planned and guided by experienced teachers. Teachers bring the structure, materials and learning goals. Children bring their curiosity and an active role in where the learning goes.

Yes. We provide breakfast, lunch and snacks every day.

Our building is secured, and enrolled families enter with a code. Each child is signed in and out at our kiosk through ProCare, so every arrival and pickup is recorded.

Through ProCare updates, a monthly newsletter, parent-teacher conferences four times a year and conversations with your child’s teachers at pickup.

First Place is rated Level 4 of 5 in Early Achievers, Washington’s quality rating and improvement system for early learning programs.

Every child comes to us with their own way of learning, and our teachers work with many different types of learners. Bring your questions to your visit and we will talk through how our classrooms support your child.

We will walk you through tuition and payment options on your visit, including any programs your family may qualify for.

We give every family a supply list. Plan to send diapers and a change of clothes.

Children rest every day. A child who is not ready to sleep is given quiet activities, and our enrichment specialist, Ms. Virginia, is on hand for any child who needs extra support at rest time.

Teachers help each child learn to use the toilet at school, and they work with you so the routine is the same at home.

Start with a visit. Our Enrollment page walks you through each step.

Street parking is available near the school, and there is a 30-minute loading zone in front of the building. Visitors check in at our door on E Spruce Street.

Yes, and we encourage it. Call 206-845-0338 or email mbush@firstplaceschool.org to book a visit, or come to Open House Family Friday on the third Friday of any month, 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.