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Child Care 

The Intergenerational Learning Center (ILC) is an award-winning child care program located in West Seattle. All children are welcome. We provide excellent child care in an intergenerational setting for all regardless of race, sex, national origin, religion, special ability or sexual orientation.

Both planned and spontaneous activities and programs for children take place throughout the building and campus which is also home to more than 400 older adults. This enhances the opportunities for children and people of all ages to have frequent interaction and is an integral part of the Mount's intergenerational community.

• Opportunities to learn about the normal aging process;    
• Ability to accept people with disabilities; 
• Opportunity to be involved with people who are two or three generations apart;    
• Chance to become part of an extended family;    
• Help in reducing fear of older adults; and     
• Unconditional and unbounded love and attention.

In addition, residents and program participants benefit from: 

• Frequent interaction with children throughout their day;
• Are motivated to participate in physical activity;  
• Find opportunities to play, laugh and enjoy the spirit and joy that children bring to their home environment;    
• Gain a sense of self-worth;       
• Have an opportunity to transfer knowledge; and  
• Serve as role models.  

Our Curriculum is Based on Problem-Solving

In a problem-solving atmosphere, children are encouraged to think of solutions to problems that arise throughout their day, with their teachers acting as facilitators and guides. When children are learning that they are capable of solving problems, the teacher is neither permissive nor authoritarian. Children are trusted and encouraged by teachers to resolve problems that may occur in their environment, with materials and in their relationships. In addition, the children must take responsibility for their actions.

Four Program Areas Nurture Your Child Through the Early Years
The ILC is divided into four program areas based on the child's age. More>>

Variety of Fees and Schedules Are Offered
There are a variety of fee schedules available, ranging from full time to part time (full days, two to three days per week). Financial assistance is available to eligible parents through the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) and the Seattle Department of Human Resources.

For more information and current availability

Call 206-938-6195 or email marie.hoover@providence.org.