The UW Children's Center at Radford Court
6311 65th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 543-3737
Center Director: Lauren Bridges
Email: rc@haggardchildcare.com
Radford Court at a Glance
The UW Children’s Centre at Radford Court is located in the University of Washington, Radford Court family housing complex, adjacent to the south end of Magnunson Park. The school’s location affords children an expansive outdoor environment and easy access to the park, nature walks, and wildlife.
Programs
Infant
At Radford Court our Infant classroom blends the relationship-based philosophy of Resources for Infant Educarers (RIE®) with the child-centered principles of Montessori to create a warm, respectful, and engaging learning environment. Through responsive caregiving, individualized routines, and a thoughtfully prepared classroom, infants are encouraged to develop confidence, independence, and a love of exploration while building secure relationships and reaching developmental milestones at their own pace.
Toddler
Our Toddler classrooms provide a safe, nurturing environment where children are encouraged to explore, discover, and develop confidence in their growing abilities. Using the Montessori philosophy, our teachers carefully observe each child's individual development and prepare engaging learning experiences that foster independence, concentration, and a lifelong love of learning.
A strong emphasis is placed on Care of Self, helping toddlers build practical life skills such as washing hands, dressing themselves, using the toilet, serving their own snacks, cleaning up after activities, and caring for their own bodies and the classroom environment. These everyday routines promote confidence, responsibility, coordination, and a sense of accomplishment. Children are encouraged to make choices, solve problems, and collaborate with their peers while learning at their own pace. Through thoughtfully prepared environments and respectful guidance, toddlers develop the independence, self-confidence, and social-emotional skills that serve as the foundation for future learning.
Preschool
Our preschool classrooms bring together children of mixed ages, creating a community where younger children learn by observing older peers, and older children develop confidence and leadership by mentoring others. Carefully prepared classrooms encourage independence, allowing children to choose meaningful work, care for themselves and their environment, and develop problem-solving skills at their own pace. The Montessori approach is the uninterrupted 2–3 hour work cycle, which provides children with the time and freedom to deeply engage in hands-on learning, build concentration, and follow their natural curiosity without unnecessary interruption. Through purposeful activities and respectful guidance from teachers, each child develops confidence, self-discipline, and a lifelong love of learning while growing socially, emotionally, and academically.
Annual Calendar
At Radford Court we run a year-round program with the exception of holidays, in-service days and two one-week closures at the end of August and December. Click here to view the current calendar.
Admissions
For questions about the UW Childcare wait pool, please reach out to Kelli at enroll@haggardchildcare.com.
Monthly Tuition Rates for UWCC at Radford Court and Laurel Village
Effective September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027
Tuition is based on full-time (5-day, all-day) enrollment and tiered by priority level for residential students, non-residential students and employees of UW. Tuition may be paid quarterly or in twelve equal payments due at the beginning of each month. The first month's tuition is due when an enrollment contract is submitted.
| Age Group | Resident Student | Non-Resident Student | Staff & Faculty |
| Infant | $2,481 | $2,556 | $3,007 |
| Toddler | $2,185 | $2,250 | $2,681 |
| Preschool | $1,912 | $1,968 | $2,317 |