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Drop-In Daycare in Seattle

Sitter cancelled? Daycare closed? Extra shift? Suad Home Daycare offers drop-in, emergency, hourly and short-term childcare at our licensed home in Lake City, North Seattle.

Emergency & backup careHourly careVacation careMeals included
Need care today?

Call or text first

Drop-in care depends on open spots. Reach out and we'll tell you right away if we can help.

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  • Open Mon–Fri, 6am–8pm
  • Licensed by DCYF · PL-25280
  • 21+ years of experience
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Monday – Friday6 am – 8 pm

One full day of care with breakfast, lunch, snacks, naps, learning and outdoor play.

Limited spotsNow enrolling infants, toddlers and school-age kids

When families call us

Emergency & Backup Childcare, Same Day

Plans fall through. When you need backup childcare fast, we're here Monday to Friday, 6 am to 8 pm.

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Sitter or nanny cancelled

Your usual care falls through and you still have to work.

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Your daycare is closed

Holidays, staff training or unexpected closures.

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Last-minute shift

You picked up an extra shift during the week.

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Appointments & errands

Hourly daycare for a few hours to handle something important.

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Vacations & trips

Short-term care for a week or two while you travel.

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Gap between daycares

Temporary daycare until your new spot starts.

How it works

Getting drop-in care, step by step

Call or text

(206) 513-8502. Please contact us before coming.

We confirm

We check open spots and the hours you need.

Bring paperwork

Enrollment forms and your child's immunization record, as Washington licensing requires.

Drop off

Your child is cared for, fed and safe. Meals and snacks included.

Short-term & vacation care

Hourly & Short-Term Childcare: Vacations, Trips & Gaps

Need temporary daycare for a week or two? Going on vacation, a family trip, or waiting for a new daycare spot? We offer short-term childcare with the same routine, meals and loving care our full-time families get.

  • 🕒Hourly care for appointments, errands or a few hours of work.
  • 📅A week or two of care for vacations, trips or school breaks.
  • ⏰Weekdays 6am–8pm: home daycare in Seattle for infants, toddlers and school-age kids.
Ask about short-term openings
Close by

Drop-In Daycare Near Me in North Seattle

Looking for drop-in or hourly daycare near you? We're in Lake City (98125), a few minutes from Northgate, Maple Leaf, Pinehurst, Shoreline and Lake Forest Park. We also pick up and drop off within a 7-mile radius.

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Serving Lake City, Northgate and nearby North Seattle neighborhoods.
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What to bring & what's included

🎒 Please bring

  • Enrollment forms (we'll send them)
  • Your child's immunization record
  • Diapers and wipes, if needed
  • A change of clothes

✨ Included

  • Home-cooked breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner
  • Licensed, CPR & First Aid certified caregivers
  • DSHS / WCCC subsidy accepted
  • Pick-up & drop-off within 7 miles
Rates

Drop-in pricing

Drop-in and emergency care is priced by your child's age and the hours you need. Call or text for a quote. For comparison, our monthly tuition is:

Infants$2,200/moFull-time · Part-time $1,100/mo
Toddlers$1,900/moFull-time · Part-time $950/mo
Drop-in & hourlyCall usQuote by age & hours

Full-time is 5 days per week, up to 8 hours per day. Part-time is 3 days or fewer per week, or about 4 hours per day or less. Extended hours are available at an additional rate.

Questions

Drop-in & emergency childcare: common questions

Do you offer drop-in daycare in Seattle?

Yes, when we have an open spot. Call or text (206) 513-8502 to check availability before you come.

Is there drop-in daycare near me in North Seattle?

Yes. We're in Lake City (98125), a few minutes from Northgate, Maple Leaf, Pinehurst, Shoreline and Lake Forest Park.

Can I get emergency childcare today?

Sometimes. It depends on open spots and on having the required enrollment forms and immunization record. Call or text us as early as you can and we'll tell you what's possible.

Do you offer backup childcare?

Yes. If your sitter, nanny or daycare falls through, call or text us and we'll check for an open spot the same day.

Do you offer hourly daycare?

Yes. Drop-in care can be for a few hours, priced by your child's age and the hours you need.

Do you offer short-term or vacation childcare?

Yes. We offer short-term care for a week or two, like vacations, family trips or a gap between daycares. Call or text (206) 513-8502 to check openings.

What do I need to bring for drop-in care?

Washington licensing requires enrollment forms and your child's immunization record before care starts. Bring diapers, wipes and a change of clothes. Meals and snacks are included.

What hours is emergency care available?

Drop-in and emergency care is available Monday to Friday, 6 am to 8 pm, when we have openings. Call or text to check today's availability.

Need care fast?

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We'll tell you right away if we have a spot. Tours are in person or virtual.

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