WHATCOM FAMILY YMCA - ALDERWOOD ELEMENTARY
Licensed for 100 children from 5 years to 13 years.
3400 Hollywood Ave., Bellingham, WA, 98225
Listing details last changed Jun 30, 2026
WHATCOM FAMILY YMCA - ALDERWOOD ELEMENTARY is a school-age child care program in Bellingham, Washington.
Capacity
100
Ages
5 years 0 months - 13 years 0 months
License & details for WHATCOM FAMILY YMCA - ALDERWOOD ELEMENTARY
- Facility type
- School-age child care
- Child care for children ages 5 to 13, provided when they are not in school, for less than 24 hours a day. Source: WA Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), licensing overview (opens in a new tab)
- License
- LICENSED
- License status
- licensed
- County
- Whatcom
License and inspection timeline for WHATCOM FAMILY YMCA - ALDERWOOD ELEMENTARY
First licensed
September 2009
17 years on the state record
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How it compares in Bellingham
| Measure | This center | Typical in Bellingham |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 100 children | 40 children |
| Youngest age served | 5 years | 2½ years |
| Years licensed | 17.1 years | 11.7 years |
Bellingham has 58 licensed centers.
Where WHATCOM FAMILY YMCA - ALDERWOOD ELEMENTARY is
Pin placed from the address on the state record.
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Paying for care in Washington
Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) (opens in a new tab) is Washington’s child care subsidy program. Agency: DCYF.
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Questions parents ask about WHATCOM FAMILY YMCA - ALDERWOOD ELEMENTARY
What ages does WHATCOM FAMILY YMCA - ALDERWOOD ELEMENTARY serve?
WHATCOM FAMILY YMCA - ALDERWOOD ELEMENTARY is licensed to care for children from 5 years to 13 years. The state record lists these age groups: 5 years 0 months - 13 years 0 months.
How many children is WHATCOM FAMILY YMCA - ALDERWOOD ELEMENTARY licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 100 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is WHATCOM FAMILY YMCA - ALDERWOOD ELEMENTARY licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Washington record lists WHATCOM FAMILY YMCA - ALDERWOOD ELEMENTARY's license status as licensed. The state's own reports have the details.
Where this information comes from
Licensing details on this page come from public records kept by Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (opens in a new tab) · View this record on the state website (opens in a new tab)
This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.
Data updated Oct 27, 2026 · Source: Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families public records · Check this license on Child Care Check (Washington) (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →
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