NTMC #5 RUSTON

Licensed for 102 children from infancy to 13 years.

5415 N 43rd St, Tacoma, WA, 98407

Listing details last changed Jun 30, 2026

NTMC #5 RUSTON is a child care center in Tacoma, Washington.

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Capacity

102

Ages

birth - 13 years 0 months

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License & details for NTMC #5 RUSTON

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
Pierce

License and inspection timeline for NTMC #5 RUSTON

  1. First licensed

    September 1990

    36 years on the state record

An inspection is a visit by state licensing staff to check that a program follows health and safety rules. Inspection reports are public records. Where the state record has them, we show the most recent date and how many are on record; the state’s reports have the details.

How it compares in Tacoma

NTMC #5 RUSTON beside the typical licensed center in Tacoma. Typical is the median; home-based programs are not counted.
MeasureThis centerTypical in Tacoma
Licensed capacity102 children50 children
Youngest age servedBirth17 months
Years licensed36.1 years12.1 years

Tacoma has 103 licensed centers. NTMC #5 RUSTON is one of 33 that take infants.

Where NTMC #5 RUSTON is

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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.

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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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Tour checklist for NTMC #5 RUSTON

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Questions parents ask about NTMC #5 RUSTON

What ages does NTMC #5 RUSTON serve?

NTMC #5 RUSTON is licensed to care for children from infancy to 13 years. The state record lists these age groups: birth - 13 years 0 months.

How many children is NTMC #5 RUSTON licensed for?

The state record lists a capacity of 102 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.

Is NTMC #5 RUSTON licensed, and when was it last inspected?

The Washington record lists NTMC #5 RUSTON'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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