EL CUENTO
Licensed for 40 children from infancy to 6 years.
2201 Sw 356th St, Federal Way, WA, 98023
Listing details last changed Jun 30, 2026
EL CUENTO is a child care center in Federal Way, Washington.
Capacity
40
Ages
birth - 6 years 0 months
License & details for EL CUENTO
- Facility type
- Child care center
- Child care provided in a building or facility for groups of children from birth to age 13, 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
- King
License and inspection timeline for EL CUENTO
First licensed
October 2021
5 years on the state record
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How it compares in Federal Way
| Measure | This center | Typical in Federal Way |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 40 children | 67 children |
| Youngest age served | Birth | 2 years 3 months |
| Years licensed | 5.0 years | 7.5 years |
Federal Way has 40 licensed centers. EL CUENTO is one of 16 that take infants.
Where EL CUENTO is
Pin placed from the address on the state record.
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Staff-to-child ratios in Washington
Washington sets a maximum number of children per staff member in licensed child care centers. These are the rows for the ages this center serves. 1:4 means one staff member for four children.
- 0–11 months
- 1:3
- 12–29 months
- 1:5
- 30–83 months
- 1:10
Rule: WAC 110-300-0356(5)(a)(ii) (opens in a new tab); WAC 110-300-0356(5)(b)(ii) (opens in a new tab); WAC 110-300-0356(5)(c) (opens in a new tab). This is the state’s limit, not a promise about this center’s own staffing.
Paying for care in Washington
Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) (opens in a new tab) is Washington’s child care subsidy program. Agency: DCYF.
Ask this center whether it accepts the program; the state record does not list it.
Tour checklist for EL CUENTO
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Questions parents ask about EL CUENTO
What ages does EL CUENTO serve?
EL CUENTO is licensed to care for children from infancy to 6 years. The state record lists these age groups: birth - 6 years 0 months.
How many children is EL CUENTO licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 40 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is EL CUENTO licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Washington record lists EL CUENTO'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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