I don't have first-hand experience with them, but my wife and I have been researching Seattle daycare centers for our own son, and several friends who work downtown have recommended Pike Market Child Care and Preschool (quite a mouthful, but that's what they're called).
It's a fully accredited center, offering both full-time and part-time care. They have a great diversity policy, and their pricing is on a sliding scale based on income - a great feature for young families who may be thinking they can't afford quality childcare
My understanding is that their waitlist is long, so if you're interested I'd encourage you to call soon to arrange a tour.
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