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The Best Childcare in North Seattle (2026)

North Seattle's top-ranked childcare is Fiore Playgroup in Ballard, scoring 91/100 across 27 verified reviews.

Daycares, preschools, nannies, and after-school programs. The childcare options parents actually trust and recommend.

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17 picks across North Seattle

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Markers are coloured by score: green ≥ 70, blue 40-69, rust under 40.

The Top 20

Best Childcare in North Seattle

Twenty top picks across every sub-type, ranked by the same transparent formula.

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  1. 1

    Fiore Playgroup

    Childcare

    Ballard · Seattle

    Fiore Playgroup is a childcare in Ballard.

    91 /100
    27 reviews
  2. 2

    Shadia Family Child Care

    Childcare

    Greenwood · Seattle

    Shadia Family Child Care is a childcare in Greenwood.

    91 /100
    18 reviews
  3. 3

    Little Birds Preschool

    Childcare

    Wallingford · Seattle

    Little Birds Preschool is a childcare in Wallingford.

    91 /100
    15 reviews
  4. 4

    Wallingford Coop Preschool

    Childcare

    Wallingford · Seattle

    Wallingford Coop Preschool is a childcare in Wallingford.

    90 /100
    17 reviews
  5. 5

    Young Child Academy of Greenwood

    Childcare

    Wallingford · Seattle

    Young Child Academy of Greenwood is a childcare in Wallingford.

    90 /100
    18 reviews
  6. 6

    Ballard Preschool Co-op (PNA)

    Childcare

    Phinney Ridge · Seattle

    Ballard Preschool Co-op (PNA) is a childcare in Phinney Ridge.

    90 /100
    18 reviews
  7. 7

    Bright Horizons at Ballard Blocks

    Childcare

    Ballard · Seattle

    Bright Horizons at Ballard Blocks is a childcare in Ballard.

    89 /100
    11 reviews
  8. 8

    Tiny Talking Hands

    Childcare

    Greenwood · Seattle

    Tiny Talking Hands is a childcare in Greenwood.

    89 /100
    13 reviews
  9. 9

    Early Learning & Development Center - Greenwood

    Childcare

    Wallingford · Seattle

    Early Learning & Development Center - Greenwood is a childcare in Wallingford.

    89 /100
    15 reviews
  10. 10

    Our Beginning School - Infant-Toddler Centers and Preschools

    Childcare

    Ballard · Seattle

    Our Beginning School - Infant-Toddler Centers and Preschools is a childcare in Ballard, where locals come for lgbtq+ friendly and transgender safespace.

    lgbtq+ friendly transgender safespace
    87 /100
    42 reviews
  11. 11

    Greenwood Social Emotional Childcare Co-Op

    Childcare

    Wallingford · Seattle

    Greenwood Social Emotional Childcare Co-Op is a childcare in Wallingford.

    8 /100
    9 reviews
  12. 12

    Kiddie Academy of Seattle at Greenwood

    Childcare

    Wallingford · Seattle

    Kiddie Academy of Seattle at Greenwood is a childcare in Wallingford.

    7 /100
    7 reviews
  13. 13

    Inicio Playschool

    Childcare

    Ballard · Seattle

    Inicio Playschool is a childcare in Ballard.

    6 /100
    6 reviews
  14. 14

    Riyan Home Childcare LLC

    Childcare

    Greenwood · Seattle

    Riyan Home Childcare LLC is a childcare in Greenwood.

    5 /100
    5 reviews
  15. 15

    Ballard 1st Lutheran Childcare

    Childcare

    Greenwood · Seattle

    Ballard 1st Lutheran Childcare is a childcare in Greenwood.

    4 /100
    4 reviews
  16. 16

    Nurturing Knowledge Preschool - Greenwood

    Childcare

    Greenwood · Seattle

    Nurturing Knowledge Preschool - Greenwood is a childcare in Greenwood.

    4 /100
    4 reviews
  17. 17

    Fremont Community School

    Childcare

    Fremont · Seattle

    Fremont Community School is a childcare in Fremont.

    Score TBD
FAQ

Common questions about Childcare in North Seattle

What is the best Childcare in North Seattle?
Fiore Playgroup in Ballard currently ranks #1 with a composite score of 91 out of 100. Fiore Playgroup is a childcare in Ballard.
How do you rank Childcare in North Seattle?
We rank by review quality (75%), community engagement (10%), editor and trust signals (10%), and social sentiment (5%). Sponsored listings are clearly labeled and never affect ranking.
How many Childcare are in this list?
17 ranked Childcare in North Seattle, refreshed regularly.
Where can I find Childcare in Ballard?
Fiore Playgroup is the current top-ranked pick for Childcare in Ballard, with a composite score of 91 out of 100.
Where can I find Childcare in Fremont?
Fremont Community School is the current top-ranked pick for Childcare in Fremont.
Where can I find Childcare in Wallingford?
Little Birds Preschool is the current top-ranked pick for Childcare in Wallingford, with a composite score of 91 out of 100.
What neighborhoods does this list cover?
This list covers 5 North Seattle neighborhoods: Ballard, Greenwood, Wallingford, Phinney Ridge, Fremont.
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