UW Children’s Centers on the Seattle campus
Last updated: January 26, 2024
University of Washington Children’s Centers (UWCC) offer year-round care for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers at four Seattle campus locations and are operated by Haggard Childcare Resources. Visit Haggard’s website to learn about their approach, see staff ratios and nutrition plans, see photos, and to schedule a tour. Eligibility and priority for UWCC is detailed in APS 51.1 and outlined below along with enrollment capacity, monthly tuition rates and location details.
Wait pool
All UW Children’s Centers are fully enrolled. You may submit an application to add your name to the Children’s Center wait pool well in advance of needing child care as the average wait time for a space is two to three years. There is a wait pool fee ($35 for students, $45 for employees), which covers all four centers.
Download the UW Children's Centers Wait Pool Application (PDF) form.
Email enroll@haggardchildcare.com with questions about your wait pool status, adding a sibling to an existing wait pool application, or to remove yourself from the wait pool.
Location and contact info
Seattle, WA 98105
206-685-8922
uwccportagebay@haggardchildcare.com
Licensed for 140 children
Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Priority
Level 1: Siblings of children currently enrolled at this childcare center
Level 2: Children of UW employees with “critical hire/retention” priority (Requires the recommendation by appointing authority and approval by the Vice President for UWHR.)
Level 3: Children of University employees with PEBB benefits-eligible appointments who work half-time or more, and children of University students enrolled appropriately for their degree program.
Level 4: Children of all other types of employees who have a University appointment of half-time or more but are not PEBB eligible.
Monthly tuition as of September 1, 2023.
| Infant | $2,648 |
| Toddler | $2,350 |
| Preschool | $2,014 |
UWCC at Portage Bay participates in Seattle’s Child Care Assistance Program which help those who are eligible and living within the Seattle city limits pay for child care services for children up to 13 years old.
Seattle, WA 98195
206-548-9850
wccc1@uw.edu
Licensed for 55 children
Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Priority
Level 1: Siblings of children currently enrolled at this childcare center
Level 2: Children of UW employees with “critical hire/retention” priority (requires the recommendation by appointing authority and approval by the Vice President for UWHR).
Level 3: Children of University employees with PEBB benefits-eligible appointments who work half-time or more.
Level 4: Children of all other types of employees who have a University appointment of half-time or more but are not PEBB eligible.
Level 5: Children of University students enrolled appropriately for their degree program.
Level 6: Children of full-time employees of the contracted childcare vendor.
Monthly tuition as of September 1, 2023
| Infant | $2,588 |
| Toddler | $2,290 |
| Preschool | $1,930 |
Suite 4300
Seattle, WA 98155
206-543-3737
spcc@uw.edu
Licensed for 77 children
Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Priority
Level 1: Siblings of children currently enrolled at this childcare center
Level 2: Children of UW employees with “critical hire/retention” priority (requires the recommendation by appointing authority and approval by the Vice President for UWHR).
Level 3: Children of University students living in family housing who are enrolled appropriately for their degree program.
Level 4: Children of University students who are enrolled appropriately for their degree program.
Level 5: Children of University employees with PEBB benefits-eligible appointments who work half-time or more.
Level 6: Children of all other types of employees who have a University appointment of half-time or more but are not PEBB eligible.
Level 7: Children of full-time employees of the contracted childcare vendor.
Monthly tuition as of September 1, 2023
| Students in family housing | ||
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $2,166 | |
| Toddler | $1,893 | |
| Preschool | $1,685 | |
| Students NOT in family housing | ||
| Infant | $2,274 | |
| Toddler | $1,957 | |
| Preschool | $1,723 | |
| Employees | ||
| Infant | $2,648 | |
| Toddler | $2,350 | |
| Preschool | $2,014 | |
Seattle, WA 98105
206-525-5122
rmanzano@haggardchildcare.com
Licensed for 62 children
Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Priority
Level 1: Siblings of children currently enrolled at this childcare center
Level 2: Children of UW employees with “critical hire/retention” priority (requires the recommendation by appointing authority and approval by the Vice President for UWHR).
Level 3: Children of University students living in family housing who are enrolled appropriately for their degree program.
Level 4: Children of University students who are enrolled appropriately for their degree program.
Level 5: Children of University employees with PEBB benefits-eligible appointments who work half-time or more.
Level 6: Children of all other types of employees who have a University appointment of half-time or more but are not PEBB eligible.
Level 7: Children of full-time employees of the contracted childcare vendor.
Monthly tuition as of September 1, 2023
| Students in family housing | ||
|---|---|---|
| Infant | $2,166 | |
| Toddler | $1,893 | |
| Preschool | $1,685 | |
| Students NOT in family housing | ||
| Infant | $2,274 | |
| Toddler | $1,957 | |
| Preschool | $1,723 | |
| Employees | ||
| Infant | $2,648 | |
| Toddler | $2,350 | |
| Preschool | $2,014 | |
UWCC at Laurel Village participates in Seattle’s Child Care Assistance Program which help those who are eligible and living within the Seattle city limits pay for child care services for children up to 13 years old.
Contact childcare@uw.edu if you have any questions not specific to the wait pool or locations.