Grace Children’s Center

Childcare at Grace

A high-quality, loving early learning program for infants through grade school.

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Ages

Infant – grade school

Open to

Every family

Meals

USDA food program

Grace Children’s Center is a community that values relationship, cooperation, curiosity, imagination, and respect for all living things. We cultivate habits that build emotional regulation, connection, and gratitude. Through daily interactions with teachers, peers, and our environment, we promote a whole-child, developmentally appropriate education for infants through grade school and their families.

Our Classrooms

Grace Children’s Center serves children from 6 weeks old through 5th grade, with a classroom built around each stage of growth.

6 weeks – 1½ years

Infant Room

A calm, nurturing space with consistent routines and responsive caregivers, supporting early communication, motor skills, and secure relationships.

1 – 2½ years

Toddler Room

Hands-on activities and plenty of movement, as toddlers build language, independence, and social connection with patient, consistent guidance.

2½ – 4 years

Preschool Room

Play-based learning that builds language, social skills, and confidence, with room for curiosity, problem-solving, and creativity to lead the way.

4 yrs – kindergarten

Pre-K Room

Structured, purposeful play that strengthens early literacy, math, and social-emotional skills to prepare children for a confident start to school.

Kindergarten – 5th grade

School-Age Program

Before-school and after-school care built around connection and fun, with staff walking children to and from Midway Elementary each day.

What we believe, in practice:

  • Every child deserves a high-quality, loving early learning program that prepares them for each next stage of development.
  • Families are a child’s first teachers — we’re invited into relationship with you in the care, training, and teaching of your child.
  • Our partnership with Grace Lutheran Church is integral to providing care for every child and strengthening families.

Grace Children’s Center is a ministry of Grace Lutheran Church. That means we’re loving and accepting of all people, while teaching children developmentally appropriate Bible stories and songs and praying before snacks and meals. Not all of our families and staff are Christians — we all work together under a shared culture of compassion, kindness, and acceptance.

Meet Our Team

The teachers, cook, and director who care for your child every day.

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Ms. Xochitl

Teacher

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Ms. Michele

Teacher

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Ms. Gabby

Teacher

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Ms. Dulce

Teacher

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Ms. Rossy

Administrative Assistant

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Ms. Elimar

Teacher

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Ms. Brooke

Teacher

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Ms. Norye

Teacher

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Ms. Rosa

Teacher

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Ms. Marcela

Teacher

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Ms. Haydee

Cook

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Ms. Yuni Cardenas

Director

See our full, current team →

How Tuition Works

Our goal is to keep tuition as affordable as possible while investing in strong teacher training and support.

  • Rates are based on Washington State’s Working Connections guidelines for childcare in King County, and are reviewed annually each September.
  • An annual $50 registration fee per child renews on your enrollment anniversary and helps fund scholarships for families in need.
  • A 10% sibling discount applies to families with two or more children enrolled.
  • We accept a variety of childcare subsidies and work with families to help them access care through different agencies.

For current tuition rates and Fall enrollment availability, contact the office directly at 206-878-7182 or childrenscenter@gotgrace.com.

Looking for preschool instead of full-day care? We work closely with GLC Preschool, right here on the same campus.

Interested in enrollment or a tour? Contact Grace Children’s Center directly at 206-878-7182 or childrenscenter@gotgrace.com, or visit childrenscenter.gotgrace.com.

Director: Ms. Yuni Cardenas, yuni@gcc.gotgrace.com

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