Struggling to find affordable, nearby, available childcare? You’re not alone. A recent Snohomish County study of nearly 500 parents found that only 28% use licensed child care centers. The biggest barriers were cost (78%), proximity (52%), availability (50%), and 30% non-matching hours. At the same time, over 30% of local providers reported openings, and 40% of families changed providers in the past 1–3 years.

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This is a fixable mismatch. Washington Families Thrive (WFT) offers a high-end child care matching service that connects your family’s needs with vetted, licensed providers who currently have openings. WFT works primarily through employer benefits in Snohomish County, but we also offer our services to individual families. 

At Washington Families Thrive, we want to make your search for quality childcare as straightforward as possible. If you are still exploring your options, you can dive deeper into our comprehensive range of services or learn exactly how our matching process works to support your family. For those ready to take action immediately, you can go directly to our Care Portal to create your profile and start connecting with vetted, available providers today.

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Next Steps:

• Explore Our Services: Discover the different ways we support Snohomish County families.

• How It Works: View a step-by-step guide on using our matching platform.

• Visit the Care Portal: Start your Care Profile now to see current openings.