The daycare
that shows
its work.
Certified educators. Published ratios. Live cost data. Early childhood education engineered with startup rigor and living-room warmth.
Nurture Annual
$19,800
$1,650/mo
Seattle Avg
$26,400
$2,200/mo avg
You Save
$6,600/yr
vs. metro average
Teacher Ratio
4:1
38h curriculum/wk
Cost / Curriculum Hr
$10.03
structured learning
Data makes the decision.
Each metric is independently verified. Sources available on request.
Infant teacher-to-child ratio
Nurture
3:1
National chain average
5:1
The state of Washington requires a minimum of 4:1 for infants. National chains average 5:1. We maintain 3:1 by design — not by compliance.
Parent retention year over year
Nurture
94%
Industry average retention
71%
Measured across 847 enrolled families from 2021–2025. Families who leave cite relocation (8%) or kindergarten graduation (86%). Dissatisfaction accounts for 6%.
Structured curriculum hours per week
Nurture
38
Home daycare average
14h
Phonics circles, sensory stations, gross motor play, and STEM exploration — each block timed and logged. Compared to 12–18 hours at licensed home daycares.
Lead educators hold ECE Level III or higher
Nurture
100%
National chain certification rate
34%
Every classroom lead carries a minimum ECE Level III certification. 62% hold bachelor's degrees in child development. Continuing education is funded by Nurture, not deducted from pay.
Every hour is
accounted for.
38 structured curriculum hours per week across six developmental domains. Each session logged, each outcome tracked. Parents receive a weekly developmental summary.
38h
Structured / wk
6
Dev. domains
100%
ECE-designed
Structured Phonics
Daily letter-sound correspondence, blending practice, and decodable reader sessions. Aligned to Science of Reading methodology.
Sensory Exploration
Tactile bins, water tables, and proprioceptive activities calibrated by developmental stage.
STEM Discovery
Block engineering, nature observation logs, and guided hypothesis formation.
Gross Motor Play
Structured outdoor and indoor movement. Balance beams, climbing frames, and coordination circuits.
Social-Emotional Learning
Circle time, conflict resolution practice, and emotion identification. Devereux Early Childhood Assessment framework.
Creative Arts
Process art, music and movement, and dramatic play — each session educator-facilitated.
Nurture vs.
National Chains
8 metrics. Independently sourced. Toggle to compare against different provider types.
Teacher–Child Ratio (Toddler)
Lead Educator Certification Rate
Structured Curriculum Hours / Week
Staff Turnover Rate (Annual)
Sick-Day Flexibility (Days / Year)
Monthly Cost (Toddler Full-Time)
Parent Communication Frequency
Developmental Reports / Year
Sources: National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), Child Care Aware of America 2024 Report, Washington State DCYF licensing data, internal Nurture records 2021–2025.
The door is
already open.
The data has made the case. Now come see it in person. Transparent tours run Tuesday and Thursday at 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. — classrooms in session, ratios visible, questions welcomed.
Transparent Tour
Tue & Thu · 9 AM or 4 PM
- Classrooms in active session
- Ratio verification in real time
- Curriculum schedule walkthrough
- Q&A with lead educator
2026
Est.
847
Families served
4.9★
Avg rating
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