Seattle Infant Development Center
Daycare center in Seattle, WA. 1217 6th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

About the program
Seattle Infant Development Center is a licensed daycare center in Seattle, Washington, on the state register since 1979. It is licensed for 56 children.
Seattle Infant Development Center is a non-profit childcare center in downtown Seattle serving children from one month to six years old.
The program follows a academic approach and includes meals.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Seattle Infant Development Center does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $2,230 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →Washington publishes inspection reports on its own site. Open the state record to read this program's inspection history in full.
What parents say
Both our kids attend SIDC and we're very happy to be a part of this school. The teachers are wonderful and invested. Being a nonprofit and the longest running daycare in downtown makes us feel like a special community. Our kids love being here and come home every day having learned something new.
Tyler Mortensen · 5/5 on Google · 8 months agoMy son has been at SIDC for the past 2.5 years. When we started here, I didn’t understand why they called it a “school,” but now I see that it is so much more than just daycare. My son has learned so much, and my whole family has enjoyed the community that we have found at the center. I also appreciate how caring the teachers are - many of them have been here for years or even decades. I would recommend SIDC to any…
Emily Jarvis · 5/5 on Google · 11 months agoOur preschooler has had a great time at SIDC for the last three years, and has grown in so many ways thanks to the thoughtful care of her teachers. We appreciate the skilled and dedicated staff and board, small class sizes, low teacher to child ratios, and minimal closures. SIDC has been a supportive community for us on top of providing excellent child care - we feel right at home!
Allison Crollard · 5/5 on Google · a year agoMy children have attended SIDC for the past 3.5 years, and we've loved the experience across classrooms. Specifically, what stands out to us is 1) community feel (parent-run board, ample opportunities to volunteer and get to know other families); 2) tenured teachers (multiple with 30+ years at SIDC under their belts); and 3) low ratios (SIDC intentionally keeps class sizes small). Our children have thrived, and we've…
Annie Funsinn · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
1217 6th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
Questions about Seattle Infant Development Center
Is Seattle Infant Development Center licensed?
Yes. Seattle Infant Development Center holds an active Child Care Center licence from Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families, Licensing (licence 353373), with a licensed capacity of 56 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
How much does Seattle Infant Development Center cost?
Seattle Infant Development Center does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.


