Child Care Services: Family-Owned Child Care in Puyallup
We provide family-owned child care that offers safe, nurturing environments for children aged 6 months to 13 years, with flexible scheduling to accommodate busy families.
Welcome to Selam Family Care
Our Values
At Selam Child care, we uphold values of respect, kindness, and growth. We strive to create a positive atmosphere where children can learn and develop essential life skills.
Where Flexibility Meets Quality Care!
At Selam Child Care, a family-owned child care center in Puyallup, WA, we understand that families lead busy lives—that’s why we offer flexible scheduling to meet your needs. Whether you require full-time care, part-time support, or after-school programs, we’ve got you covered. Our convenient pickup and drop-off services make life even easier, allowing you to focus on what matters most.
From playful learning experiences for infants and toddlers to enriching after-school activities for older kids, every child at Selam Child Care is supported, inspired, and encouraged to shine in a safe nurturing environment. We proudly accept DSHS child care subsidy, ensuring that high-quality care is accessible for every family.
Choose Selam Child Care for a safe, nurturing environment where your child’s growth is our top priority, all while enjoying the benefits of flexible scheduling!
Memorable moments at Selam Family Child Care
About Selam Child care
Our Mission
Family-Run Care: Husband-and-Wife Team at Selam Child Care
Family-Run Care: Husband-and-Wife Team at Selam Child Care
At Selam Child Care, a family-owned child care center, our mission is to provide safe, nurturing child care services that promote child development and growth. We strive to create a warm and welcoming environment with flexible scheduling, allowing children to learn and play.
Family-Run Care: Husband-and-Wife Team at Selam Child Care
Family-Run Care: Husband-and-Wife Team at Selam Child Care
Family-Run Care: Husband-and-Wife Team at Selam Child Care
Selam Family Child Care is proudly owned and operated by a dedicated husband-and-wife team committed to providing nurturing, play-based care for children ages 6 months to 13 years in Puyallup, Washington. Our Team We are a family-run business where both spouses actively manage daily operations, ensuring consistent supervision and personal
Selam Family Child Care is proudly owned and operated by a dedicated husband-and-wife team committed to providing nurturing, play-based care for children ages 6 months to 13 years in Puyallup, Washington. Our Team We are a family-run business where both spouses actively manage daily operations, ensuring consistent supervision and personalized attention during our extended hours from 6 AM to 9 PM, Monday through Friday. With combined experience in caregiving, childcare, and safety protocols like CPR, First Aid, and DCYF compliance, we prioritize child development, health, and family communication.
Our Philosophy
Our home-based approach fosters a safe, loving environment with flexible scheduling, DSHS subsidies, and engaging activities tailored to each child's needs.
As co-licensees under Washington state regulations, we maintain required ratios and emergency preparedness while building lasting relationships with families.
Our Programs
Family-Run Care: Husband-and-Wife Team at Selam Child Care
Our Programs
As a family-owned child care provider, we offer a range of programs tailored to the needs of children at different developmental stages. Our flexible scheduling accommodates various family needs and includes infant care, toddler care, preschool, and after-school care, all within a safe nurturing environment.
Here is an age-specific curriculum outline
Infants (6–18 months)
Focus: Secure attachment, sensory exploration, early communication. Activities: Tummy time, soft toys, mirrors, songs, simple stories, baby sign, outdoor stroller walks, individual nap routines. As a family-owned child care provider, we create a safe nurturing environment where every child is valued. From our well-equipped play areas to our cozy learning spaces, every corner is designed to promote comfort and creativity. We believe that when children feel safe, they are free to explore, learn, and grow, all while benefiting from flexible scheduling options.
Young toddlers (18–36 months)
Focus: Language explosion, beginning independence, simple routines in a family-owned child care setting. Activities: Picture books, naming objects, simple puzzles, stacking blocks, music and movement, beginning pretend play, early potty-training support, all offered with flexible scheduling in a safe nurturing environment.
Older toddlers (2.5–3 years)
Focus: Following simple directions, sharing, and early pre-academics in a family-owned child care setting. Activities: Circle time (songs, weather, colors), simple art, matching games, large-motor play, routines for clean-up, handwashing, and group snack, all within a safe nurturing environment that also offers flexible scheduling.
Preschool (3–5 years)
Focus: School readiness, social-emotional skills, early literacy, and math in a family-owned child care setting. Activities include structured circle time, letters and sounds, counting and shapes, name recognition, themed art projects, science exploration, cooperative games, and weekly routines like library day and outdoor exploration day, all designed with flexible scheduling to accommodate families while ensuring a safe nurturing environment.
Early school-age (5–8 years)
Focus: Support school learning, responsibility, and friendships in a family-owned child care setting. Activities: Homework help, reading corner, math/reading games, simple STEM activities, crafts, outdoor sports and group games, responsibility jobs (helper of the day), all designed to create a safe nurturing environment with flexible scheduling.
Older school-age (9–13 years)
Focus: Independence, leadership, life skills, and creativity in a family-owned child care setting.
Activities: Project-based learning (science, art, cooking), journaling or reading time, leadership roles with younger children (reading buddies), team-building games, and basic life skills (planning a snack, simple budgeting in games). We also provide a quiet homework/study area within a safe nurturing environment, complemented by flexible scheduling to meet your family's needs.