About UTCS - Overview

Kids posingThe University Temple Children’s School (UTCS) is an independent, non-profit organization, licensed by the State of Washington, that provides quality early education to children ages 12 months through 5 years. The program serves students, faculty and staff of the University of Washington and families in the community. UTCS at a Glance:

  • High quality childcare facility
  • For children of ages 12 months through 5 years
  • Located in Seattle's University District
  • Serving families since 1970
  • Care available Mon-Fri, 7am to 6pm
  • Year round program
  • Full-time & flexible part-time schedules
  • Low staff/student ratios
  • Low staff turnover
  • Child centered curriculum
  • Enrichment activities and field trips
  • Hot lunch with AM/PM snacks
  • DSHS, UW, & City of Seattle vouchers accepted
  • Board of Directors

Facilities

UTCS is located at the University Temple United Methodist Church, just west of the University of Washington campus. The school is not a religious organization. Our facilities include:

  • five bright, spacious classrooms
  • a large outdoor play yard
  • a large indoor gym