Tuition & rates
Clear, family-friendly pricing for licensed home childcare in Renton. The figures below are estimated starting points to help you plan — your final rate depends on your child's age and weekly schedule. Contact us for a personalized quote.
Please note: All prices shown are estimates for general reference only and represent typical monthly ranges. They are not a final quote or a binding offer. Your exact tuition is confirmed in your enrollment agreement and may vary based on schedule, age, and availability. Please reach out for current pricing tailored to your family.
Estimated rates by age & schedule
Choose the schedule that fits your family — from five days a week down to a single day. Rates below are approximate monthly amounts.
| Age Group | Full Time5 days/mo | 4 Days/mo | 3 Days/mo | 2 Days/mo | 1 Day/mo |
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| Infant 0–11 months | $1,400 | $1,200 | $840 | $560 | $280 |
| Toddler 12–36 months | $1,200 | $960 | $720 | $480 | $240 |
| Preschool 3–5 years | $1,000 | $800 | $600 | $400 | $200 |
| School Age 6–12 years | $850 | $680 | $510 | $340 | $170 |
Figures are approximate monthly estimates for reference only and are not a final quote. Full time is five days per week. Rates are reviewed annually, and families receive advance notice of any change. Subsidized care through DSHS Working Connections is welcome — just ask.
Additional fees
A few other costs to be aware of, also shown as typical estimates.
Registration Fee
A one-time, non-refundable fee that covers enrollment and administrative costs. Due at sign-up.
Drop-In & Hourly
Hourly care at roughly $15/hour with a three-hour minimum. More than six hours in a day is billed as a full day.
Tuition Deposit
One week's tuition reserves your child's spot and is applied to the first week of care once you start.
Late Pick-Up
Care after scheduled hours is billed at about $15/hour, so we can plan our evenings with our own families.
Clear terms, paid in advance
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Due by the 5th of the monthTuition is paid in advance, on or before the fifth of each month. You're reserving your child's spot, so tuition stays the same whether or not your child attends on a given day.
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Cash, check, or DSHS subsidyWe accept cash, check, or authorization through DSHS Working Connections. Families on subsidy are responsible for any portion the state does not cover.
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Year-end tax statementsYou'll receive an IRS W-10 form for your annual childcare expenses. Year-end statements go out in January, and monthly statements are available on request.
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Holidays & vacationsTuition isn't reduced for weeks with holidays or for family vacation days, since your child's spot is held for you. We give advance notice of any closures.
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Two weeks' notice to start or end careEnrollment requires completed forms, current immunization records, the registration fee, a deposit, and an introductory visit. Ending care requires two weeks' notice; your deposit covers that final week.
These terms reflect our current Parent Policy & Procedure Handbook, which we'll walk you through at your introductory visit. All pricing on this page is provided for general reference and is subject to change.