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.
Request a tour by filling out a form here
Once contacted, schedule a tour and meet with the Director
Fill out enrollment forms
Accept an open position or defer
What happens after we request a tour?
When you request a tour, the information you provide will be added to Brightwheel, which is the software we use to manage our prospect list. It does not mean you are enrolled in our school. If you have used Brightwheel previously and already have a profile on Brightwheel, our school may pop-up for you, but we will not have access to any information about you or your child, other than what you provided when requesting a tour.
What is the tuition and do you have any other fees?
There is a $250.00 (non-refundable) registration fee to hold your spot once you fill out the enrollment forms. First month’s tuition will be due when you accept an open position and sign the enrollment contract. Tuition is paid in twelve equal installments, due at the beginning of each month. Monthly tuition for 2024-25 school year is: Infants: $3,270; Toddlers: $2,670 and Preschoolers: $2,370
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 offer preschool and childcare services for children ages 3 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 2025, our holiday closure schedule is as follows:
Calendar Year 2025:
MLK Day: Monday, January 20
President’s Day: Monday, February 17
Memorial Day: Monday, May 26
Juneteenth: Thursday, June 19
Independence Day: Friday, July 4
Summer Deep Clean + Labor Day: Thursday, August 28 through Monday, September 1
Veteran’s Day: Tuesday, November 11
Thanksgiving: Early Close on Wednesday, November 26 at 4:00 PM, Closed: Thursday November, 27 and Friday, November, 28
Winter Break: Early Close on Tuesday, December 24 at 4:00 PM, Closed: Thursday December 25 through Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Teacher In-Service: Our teachers are our most valuable asset. At Inicio Playschool, we prioritize our teacher's professional development and offer the following dedicated professional development days, during which time Inicio Playschool will be closed.
Friday, March 28, 2025
Friday, June 20, 2025
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
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!