A Safe and Nurturing
Daycare Environment in Seattle
A Home Away from Home for Growing Minds
Panda Daycare offers a warm, welcoming environment designed to feel like an extension of home. Located at 9734 4th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98117, our space combines comfort, safety, and natural light to create a calm and joyful setting for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.
Every corner of Panda Daycare is thoughtfully arranged to support exploration and learning. From cozy reading nooks to the bright sunroom play area and fenced outdoor yard, children have room to move, imagine, and grow—all while feeling safe and cared for.
Our home-based setting provides the personal attention and peaceful atmosphere that many families prefer over larger centers. Children benefit from smaller group sizes, familiar caregivers, and consistent daily routines that foster emotional security.
Safety and Security Come First
Safety is the foundation of everything we do. Our facility is licensed, secure, and designed with young children’s well-being in mind.
Key safety features include:
A fully fenced yard for outdoor play and gardening
Safety gates at all indoor thresholds and stairways
Secure entry procedures for drop-off and pick-up
Childproofed furniture and rounded corners throughout play spaces
CPR- and first-aid-certified caregivers on-site at all times
Regular cleaning and sanitization of toys, furniture, and high-touch surfaces
Our caregivers maintain constant visual supervision and prioritize gentle transitions, ensuring children always feel supported and safe while exploring their surroundings.
Bright and Cheerful Sunroom Play Area
One of the highlights of Panda Daycare is our sunroom play area—a bright, light-filled space designed for movement, creativity, and sensory discovery. Large windows bring in natural light, supporting calmness and concentration while connecting children to the outdoors even on rainy Seattle days.
Inside the sunroom, children can:
- Build with soft blocks and loose parts
- Paint, color, and explore art materials
- Enjoy group music time, storytelling, and circle activities
- Engage in sensory and fine-motor play
The space is open yet structured, allowing teachers to create inviting play centers that encourage curiosity and cooperative play.
Outdoor Exploration and the Fenced Play Yard
Fresh air and outdoor time are part of every child’s day at Panda Daycare. Our fenced yard provides a safe area for physical play, nature walks, and simple gardening activities.
Children enjoy:
- Running, climbing, and balancing on age-appropriate equipment
- Digging, scooping, and planting in the garden beds
- Observing flowers, insects, and seasonal changes
- Using simple garden tools to care for plants
Outdoor play supports motor development, coordination, and confidence. It also fosters an appreciation for nature—a value we emphasize daily through hands-on exploration and observation.
Nature-Based
“Farm-to-Table” Lifestyle
Panda Daycare embraces a nature-based, farm-to-table approach that connects children to the food they eat and the world around them. Simple gardening projects—like planting herbs, watering vegetables, or tasting fresh produce—help children understand where food comes from and encourage healthy habits.
Children participate in:
- Watering plants and herbs in small garden beds
- Harvesting vegetables and herbs used in simple meals
- Learning about textures, smells, and colors of fresh foods
- Discussing how plants grow and why they’re good for our bodies
This natural, sensory-rich experience encourages curiosity, gratitude, and respect for the environment. Even at a young age, children learn the value of caring for living things.
Our Caring Animal Companions
Panda Daycare is also home to a few gentle family pets who play a special role in helping children learn empathy and responsibility. All pet interactions are closely supervised and conducted in a safe, structured way.
Through these experiences, children learn to:
Approach animals gently and respectfully
Understand kindness and responsibility for other living beings
Observe animal behaviors and routines
The presence of pets contributes to a calm and comforting environment where children can experience unconditional affection and learn valuable social-emotional lessons
Cleanliness, Comfort, and Organization
Cleanliness and comfort are essential parts of maintaining a safe learning space. Every room is organized, sanitized, and arranged to encourage both exploration and calm focus.
Our standards include:
- Daily sanitizing of toys, tables, and learning materials
- Weekly deep cleaning and laundering of linens and nap items
- Safe, non-toxic cleaning products approved for child care environments
- Organized shelves and labeled bins for easy access to materials
- Temperature control to ensure year-round comfort
The space feels homelike—never overwhelming—so that children can relax, focus, and engage with their environment confidently.
Lighting, Color, and Calm Design
We believe that a peaceful setting enhances learning and emotional well-being. Soft lighting, natural wood tones, and gentle colors make Panda Daycare’s rooms inviting and soothing.
Natural light from large windows creates a positive, warm atmosphere. Visual clutter is minimized to help children focus and feel calm. The overall effect is an environment that feels joyful, balanced, and secure—a space where imagination flourishes.
Supporting Exploration and Growth
Children are natural explorers, and our environment encourages them to move, observe, and discover safely. Teachers design activities that take advantage of each space—both indoors and outdoors—to promote growth in all areas of development.
Daily exploration includes:
- Sensory and fine motor play in the sunroom
- Gardening and nature walks outdoors
- Music and storytelling in cozy group areas
- Creative art and building activities at child-height tables
Each experience builds confidence and curiosity while allowing children to take healthy risks in a supervised, structured setting.