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Ballard First Lutheran Childcare & Preschool

6521 20th Ave Nw, Seattle, WA 981175.0· 4 reviews
licensed capacity
83
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$390
year first licensed
1994

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About Ballard First Lutheran Childcare & Preschool

Ballard First Lutheran Childcare & Preschool is a licensed child care center in Seattle, Washington. The state has licensed it since September 1, 1994, for up to 83 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

Preschool / pre-KSchool-ageFaith-based

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 1 to 5 years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
83 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “7am-6pm, Monday through Friday”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 1 to 5 years
ProgramsPre-K, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Lutheran (Ballard First Lutheran Church))
CurriculumMath Their Way
StaffTeachers' credentials range from Early Childhood Education Certificates, AA Degrees, to a Masters in Early Childhood Education
Licensed capacity83 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Ballard First Lutheran Childcare & Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in King County has a median price of $390 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
King County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$478
Home daycare$347

Toddler

Center$390
Home daycare$310

Preschool

Center$390
Home daycare$310

School age

Center$289
Home daycare$245

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Ballard First Lutheran Childcare & Preschool

Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed child care center
Capacity
83 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1994
License number
#132501
See the state's record

Inspections

Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

Washington publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Ballard First Lutheran Childcare & Preschool

Is Ballard First Lutheran Childcare & Preschool licensed?

Yes. Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 1, 1994.

Does Ballard First Lutheran Childcare & Preschool have inspection violations?

Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can Ballard First Lutheran Childcare & Preschool care for?

83, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Ballard First Lutheran Childcare & Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Ballard First Lutheran Childcare & Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (206) 784-1307 to ask.

What is Ballard First Lutheran Childcare & Preschool's phone number?

(206) 784-1307.

Where is Ballard First Lutheran Childcare & Preschool?

6521 20th Ave Nw, Seattle, WA 98117. The nearest other daycare we list is Boys and Girls Club Ballard, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).