For Families
Tell us what you need. We'll hand-search our network and bring you two or three real options.
From your first form to your child's first day.
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Fill out our intake form
Tell us about your child, schedule, budget, neighborhood, and preferences. Takes about 5 minutes.
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We reach out within 24 hours
A real person from our team calls or emails to confirm details and answer your questions.
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We search our network
We hand-search our list of licensed daycares, including WCCC providers, and confirm availability.
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You receive 2–3 matched options
A small list of carefully matched daycares with everything you need to decide.
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We facilitate the tours
Warm introductions, prep questions, and a follow-up after each visit.
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We check in after enrollment
Day 7, 30, Month 3, 6, and 12. If something isn't working, we help fix it — on us.
We match on the things that actually shape your daily life and your child's experience.
Location & commute
Distance from home or work.
Schedule
Full-time, part-time, before/after school.
Budget & WCCC
Tuition range and WCCC-accepting providers.
Program type
Montessori, play-based, faith-based, bilingual, nature-based.
Languages
Spanish, Vietnamese, Somali, Mandarin, ASL, and more.
Ages served
Infant, toddler, preschool, school-age.
Special accommodations
Allergies, IEP/IFSP support, developmental needs.
Your gut feeling
Big or small, home or center, what feels right.
Trust isn't a checkbox, it's our process.
Four standards every provider clears before, and after, joining our network.
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DCYF license check
We confirm every provider holds a current Washington State DCYF license before they ever appear on our list.
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Violation history review
We review each provider's DCYF inspection and complaint history. Providers with serious unresolved issues don't join our network.
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In-person visits
We visit daycares in person, touring the facility, meeting the owner, and seeing how children are cared for.
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Ongoing feedback loop
We collect family feedback after every placement and remove providers who receive consistent complaints.
We stay with you through the first year.
Five scheduled check-ins so you're never alone in evaluating the fit.
First-week check-in. Is your child settling in?
One-month review. Drop-off, pickup, communication?
Things have settled. Happy with the program and staff?
Mid-year check. Any changes in schedule or quality?
Annual check. Would you recommend this daycare?
Need help paying for childcare? You may qualify.
Washington's Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) program helps low- and moderate-income families pay for licensed care. We know which providers in our network accept WCCC and we'll match you accordingly.
Let's Find the Right Childcare for Your Family
We'll help you find childcare that fits your family's needs. Complete this short form and we'll contact you with options that match what you're looking for. Our service is completely free for families, and your information will only be used to help connect you with childcare providers. Questions? Contact us at contact@therightstepcollective.com