Looking For Day Care?

HERE ARE SOME of the area day-care centers in South King County. Inclusion in this list is not a recommendation. Parents are advised to call for additional information.

AUBURN

ACAP Day Care Association, 1102 J Southeast, 939-0870. Ages 1 to 5. Preschool. 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Sliding-scale fees.

Loving To Learn Child Development Center, 939-7939. Ages 1 to 10. After Sept. 1, to 12 years. 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Public school offers pickup, delivery.

Green River Montessori, 922 12th St. N.E., 833-7010. Ages 1 to 10. Preschool. Before- and after-school programs. 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Transportation to Hazelwood Elementary and Dick Scobee Elementary.

Kids Kastle, 10 Second St. S.W., 939-8556. Infants through 5 years. Preschool Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons. 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Kindercare Learning Center, 2916 Auburn Way N., 939-1833. Ages 6 weeks to 12 years. 5:45 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Transportation provided. Drop-ins accepted.

Luv-n-Care Day Care Center, 1225 29th S.E., 833-5644. 5:30 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Preschool. Transportation to public schools. Drop-ins accepted.

Olympic Child Development Center, 2234 K S.E., 833-7491. Ages 2 1/2 to 10. Preschool. 6:10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Open Arms Day Care, 1219 M St. S.E., 735-3218. 5:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Preschool. Drop-ins accepted on space availability.

St. Nicholas Montessori School, 31015 Military Road S., 839-7864. Ages 2 to 7. Half days/full days. Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Willow Place Child Care Center (YMCA), 15th and C Street Southwest, 939-0234. All ages. 5:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Preschool.

Southeast District YMCA, 854-1541 or 833-2770: Terminal Park Elementary School, 1101 D St. S.E., also offers kindergarten care; Pacific Community Center, serving Alpac and Ilalko elementary schools, 100 Milwaukee Blvd., Pacific; Gildo Rey Elementary School, 1005 37th St. S.E., also offers kindergarten care. Ages 5 to 12.

BURIEN

Joy's Day Care, 16436 16th S.W., 244-6875; 15515 Sixth Ave. S.W., 244-6875. Infants to 7 years. Preschool. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Kids Country, 14400 Ambaum Blvd. S.W., 242-5437. Ages 1 month to 12 years. Preschool. 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Transportation to schools. Drop-ins. Kindercare Learning Center, 18020 Des Moines Memorial Dr., 244-3069. Ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Preschool. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Transportation provided. Drop-ins accepted on space availability.

COVINGTON

La Petite Academy, 17214 S.E. 275th, 630-8675. Ages 1-12. Preschool. Before- and after-school programs. 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Transportation to public schools. Drop-ins accepted.

DES MOINES

Des Moines Child Care Center, 22518 Marine View Dr., 878-2750. Preschool. 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Transportation to and from school.

Grace Children's Center, 22815 24th S., 878-7182. Ages 2 1/2-7. Preschool. Transportation to Woodmont, Parkside, Des Moines Elementary, Mount Rainier High School early start, St. Philomena, Grace Lutherine.

Greenacres Learning Center, 1826 S. 240th, 878-4308. Ages 1 to 8. Preschool. 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Transportation to Des Moines Elementary, Mount Rainier, Parkside, St. Philomena, Woodmont, North Hill. Before- and after-school programs ages 5-9. Summer day camp for school ages.

Southtown Preschool & Kindergarten, 11626 Des Moines Memorial Dr., 243-0780. Ages 1 month to 12 years. 6:15 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Full-time/part-time. Drop-ins accepted. Accredited by National Assoc. of Ed. of Young Children. Transportation to public schools.

ENUMCLAW

Enumclaw Child Development Center, 2501 Warner Ave. W., 825-1266. Preschool. Ages 2 1/2 to 12 years. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Christian care. Transportation to public schools.

Enumclaw Foothills Montessori School, 3333 Griffin, 825-2798. Ages 2 1/2 to 7. Part-time/full-time. Hours 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.

FEDERAL WAY

Abundant Life Childcare Center, 135 S. 312th, 946-1137. Infants through 12 years. Before- and after-school care. Hours 6 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. Drop-ins welcome. Transportation to Lakegrove Elementary.

Children's World Learning Centers, 32324 First Ave. S., 927-5051. Ages 1-12. Hours 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Transportation to public schools. Adventure Club after school.

Children's World Learning Centers, 2520 S.W. 336th St., 838-4679.

Children's World Learning Centers, 1122 S. 322nd Place, 946-0345. Ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Hours 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.. Transportation to public schools. Day camps, Montessori program for 3- and 4-year-olds.

Kid City USA, 1724 S. 340th St., 874-8642. All ages. School transportation. Preschool and school-age. Drop-ins upon availability. Hours 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Jamie's Kid's Klubhouse Daycare Center, 2100 S. 336th Suite N-4, 661-6159. Hours 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.. Monday through Friday. Drop-ins with 24-hour notice. Ages 2 to 12.

Kindercare Learning Centers, 33504 13th Place S., 874-2822.

Kindercare Learning Centers, 28715 18th Ave. S., 941-5815. Hours 5:45 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. Ages 6 weeks to 13. Before- and after-school programs.

La Petite Academy, 31906 Sixth Ave S., 946-4539. Hours 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Ages 5 weeks to 12 years. Transportation to Lakegrove, Silverlake, Adelaide. Drop-ins for 2 1/2 and up.

La Petite Academy, 508 S. 348th, 838-0061. Hours 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Ages 12 months to 12 years. Drop-ins upon space availability, 2 1/2 and up, potty-trained. Transportation to Sherwood Forest, Panther Lake, Silver Lake, Brigadoon, Green Gables, and Twin Lakes schools.

St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 515 S. 312th, 941-3630.

Smart Start, 29928 Pacific Hwy. S., 839-4900. Ages 1 month to 12 years. Preschool. 5:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. through 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Drop-ins accepted. Transportation. Before- and after-school programs.

Southeast District YMCA, 854-1541 or 833-2770: Panther Lake Elementary School, 34434 First Ave. S.; Nautilus Elementary School, 1000 S. 289th; Sherwood Forest Elementary School, 34600 12th Ave. S.W.; Silverlake Elementary School, 1310 S.W. 325th Place. Ages 5 to 12. Summer day camp through 12th grade. Drop-in coupons can be purchased in advance. Part-time care. Transportation provided to some schools.

Space Age Day Care/Preschool, 2415 S. 320th, 946-3049. Hours 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Ages 3-5. Monday through Friday.

Tower Montessori School & Enrichment Center, West Fair Shopping Center, 1610 S.W. Dash Point Road, 874-6646. Ages 2 to 12. Preschool. 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Wonder Years Day Care & Learning Center, 2926 S. 368th, 661-1867.

KENT

Abundant Life Childcare Center, 23211 61st Ave. S., 854-9939. 1 month to 12 years. Hours 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Non-denominational Christian. Drop-ins upon space availability.

Abundant Life Childcare Center, 6202 S. 249th, 850-4032.

Teacher's Child Care, 26047 116th S.E., 854-8654. Ages 8 weeks to 12 years. Preschool. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The Caring Place, 26462 124th S.E., 630-3749. Ages 1 month to 10 years. Preschool. 6 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. Monday through Friday. Children's Center of Kent, 10811 Kent-Kangley Road, 854-8687. Ages 1 month through 11 years. Preschool. 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Children's World Learning Centers, 10016 S.E. 240th, 859-0657.

Children's World Learning Centers, 23921 112th S.E., 859-3071. Hours 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Ages 1 to 12. Preschool. Summer day camp.

Children's World Learning Centers, 14719 S.E. 272nd, 631-3670.

Disscovery World Learning Centers, 11404 S.E. 256th, 859-0527. Ages 1 month to 12 years. Preschool. Hours 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Drop-ins accepted. Transportation to East Hill, Horizon, Martin Sortun, George Daniel, Scenic Hill. After-school homework help.

Discovery World Learning Centers, 22038 Ninth Ave. S., 824-4184. Hours 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Ages 4 weeks to 12 years. Drop-ins accepted upon availability. Video cameras for observation, computers.

Kindercare Learning Centers, 25400 Pacific Highway S., 941-8698. Hours 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Drop-ins. Preschool. Transportation to Woodmont, Parkside and Starlake. Before- and after-school programs. Club Mate Program.

Kindercare Learning Centers, 20845 108th S.E., 852-0947.

Kindercare Learning Centers, 10450 S.E. 253rd Place, 854-7110.

Kindercare Learning Centers, 17428 S.E. 272nd, 630-4461.

La Petite Academy, 24037 132nd S.E., 630-1541. Hours 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Ages 1 to 12. Transportation to public schools. Drop-ins with 24-hour notice.

Little House Daycare Preschool, 1132 W. James, 859-9064. 6 a.m. to midnight Monday through Friday. Preschool. Transportation Kent Elementary. Drop-ins accepted.

Little People Creative Learning Centers, 930 E. James, 852-5145. Ages 12 months to 12 years. Preschool. Hours 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Summer day camp.

Southeast District YMCA, 854-1541 or 833-2770: Carriage Crest Elementary School, 18235 140th St., Renton, serving Carriage Crest, Lake Youngs, Ridgewood and Fairwood Elementary Schools; Sunrise Elementary School, 22300 132nd Ave. S.E.; serving Soos Creek Elementary and Sunrise Elementary; Daniel Elementary School, 11310 S.E. 248th St., serving Daniel and Martin Sortun schools. Ages 5 to 12 years. Summer day camp through 12th grade. Drop-in coupons can be purchased in advance. Part-time care. Transportation provided to some schools.

Spring Glen Day Care Center, 17803 105th Place S.E., 235-1600. Hours 5:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. Monday through Friday, Ages 2-12. Preschool. Transportation.

Three Bears Learning Center, 1042A W. Meeker, 854-6984. Ages 12 months to 12 years. Opens at 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Drop-ins accepted. Transportation to Neely-Obrien and Kent Elementary. Preschool.

Toddler Town USA, 24812 Military Road S., 941-1454. 4 weeks to 12 years. Preschool. 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Transportation to Sunnycrest and Starlake.

West Hill Christian Day Care & Preschool, 25030 Military Road S., 839-4670. Preschool. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Ages 6 weeks to 8 years.

MAPLE VALLEY

Kindercare Learning Center, 22040 S.E. Wax R., 432-2855.

Miss Patty's Childcare, 12905 S.E. 278th, 639-1929.Hours 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Infants to 12 years. Monday thru Friday.

Munchkin House Learning Center, 25930 Maple Valley-Black Diamond Road, 432-1316. Hours 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Special Needs, Montessori, swimming and roller skating. Monday through Friday. Ages 1 to 8.

Sonship Christian School, 24905 Witte Road S.E., 432-1980. Hours 5:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. Ages 2 1/2 to 12. Monday thru Friday.

Teeter Tots Montessori, 859-2110.

NORMANDY PARK

Normandy Park Montessori School, 20439 First Ave. S., 824-7251. Hours 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Ages 3 to 5. Monday through Friday.

PACIFIC My Friends House Day & Night Child Care, 216 Butte Ave., 833-7535. Ages 2 to 12. years. Day and evening care.

RENTON

Abundant Life Childcare Center, 4311 N.E. Fifth St., 277-1696. 6 weeks through 5 years. Preschool. Hours 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Christian-oriented.

Aqua Barn Academy, 15227 S.E. Renton-Maple Valley Road, 228-5490 or 255-4618. Ages 1 to 8. Day care, preschool, kindergarden, first grade. 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Cascade Vista Child Care Center, 2201 Edmonds Ave. S.E., 226-4470. Ages 1 to 11. Preschool. 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Christian care. Transportation to five elementary schools.

Children's World Learning Centers, 17906 Talbot Road S., 255-6437; 11010 S.E. 176th, 271-8980.

Early Care Montessori Children's Center, 10717 S.E. 172nd St., 271-9119. Ages 2 months to 8 years. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Exceptional Children's Center, 935 Powell S.W., 271-5330. Ages 1 to 10. Preschool. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Before- and after-school care.

Extended Family Child Care Center, 200 S. Second, 235-3485. Hours 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Ages 4 weeks to 5 years. Preschool.

Family Circle Learning Center, 16045 116th S.E., 228-9111. Ages 6 to 12. Preschool. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Transportation to schools.

Great Beginnings Montessori School, 11223 S.E. 192nd, 859-0353. Ages 2 1/2 through 7 1/2 years. 24 hours a day, Monday through Friday. Montessori instructors

Kindercare Learning Centers, 1225 Anacortes Ave. N.E., 271-0733. Hours 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Ages 6 weeks to 12 years.

Kindercare Learning Centers, 14725 S.E. Petrovitsky Road, 255-1211.

Park Place Children's Junction Inc., 483 138th Ave. S.E., 228-6510. Ages 1 to 12. Preschool. Hours 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. Monday thru Friday. Transportation to Sierra Heights, Apollo and Maplewood.

Renton Child Care Center, 2834 Sunset Lane N.E., 228-1850. Ages 18 months to 12 years. Preschool. 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Transportation to Sierra Heights.

SEATAC Angle Lake Christian Daycare, 3715 S. 198th, 878-0829. Hours 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Ages 2 1/2 to 10 years. Limited transportation.

Learning Treehouse Child Care and Learning Center, 19265 Des Moines Memorial Dr., 824-0760. Ages 6 weeks to 6 years. Preschool. 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Transportation to North Hill.

TUKWILA Kids World, 3515 S. 146th, 246-0433. Hours 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Ages 1 to 12. years. Transportation to Tukwila, Thorndyke, Cascade. Preschool.