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Whispering Willows Academy

1601 North Street Se, Olympia, WA 985014.7· 12 reviews
licensed capacity
167
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$357
year first licensed
2026

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About Whispering Willows Academy

Whispering Willows Academy is a licensed child care center in Olympia, Washington. The state has licensed it since February 10, 2026, for up to 167 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care. It says it provides meals.

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

InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campFaith-basedMeals provided

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 12 years old
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
167 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years old
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool and summer camp
ApproachFaith-based, Play-based
CurriculumWonderful Woodland Garden Curriculum
StaffEvery team member meets state qualifications
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
Licensed capacity167 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Whispering Willows Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Thurston County has a median price of $357 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.
Thurston County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$357
Home daycare$246

Toddler

Center$249
Home daycare$205

Preschool

Center$249
Home daycare$205

School age

Center$192
Home daycare$190

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 Whispering Willows Academy

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
167 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2026
License number
#2944188
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 Whispering Willows Academy

Is Whispering Willows Academy licensed?

Yes. Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed February 10, 2026.

Does Whispering Willows Academy 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 Whispering Willows Academy care for?

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

What are Whispering Willows Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Whispering Willows Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (564) 250-2958 to ask.

What is Whispering Willows Academy's phone number?

(564) 250-2958.

Where is Whispering Willows Academy?

1601 North Street Se, Olympia, WA 98501. The nearest other daycare we list is So Sound YMCA Pioneer Elem, 0.2 miles away.

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