Schools & Childcare

At SCCA, we do everything possible to maintain a normal routine for children. From Hutch School to local children's activities, we want our pediatric patients and their families to have the support they need during their stay.

• Hutch School
• Childcare
• Playroom
• Seattle Children's School Services

Many young SCCA patients, their school-aged family members, and the school-aged family members of adult patients cannot attend their regular schools while temporarily living in Seattle. That doesn't mean they must put their education on hold.

Hutch School

Hutch School has been offering a supportive learning environment for these children for more than 17 years.

The goal of Hutch School is to provide both work with parents and each student's home school to coordinate credits and class requirements as well as meet other special needs. Hutch School staff also recognizes that students are experiencing a difficult time and need extra kindness, flexibility, and individual attention. There is a clinical social worker onsite to address the emotional needs of students.

SCCA patients and family members in kindergarten through 12th grade are welcome to enroll at any time during the school year.

Hutch School is physically located at the Pete Gross House. Patients can receive instruction through all phases of their treatment: in the hospital with Seattle Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center teachers, and at home or the school with Hutch School teachers.

Parents are encouraged to enroll children before arriving in Seattle. A phone call or e-mail hutchsch@fhcrc.org will start the process. Otherwise, parents can enroll their children when they arrive. SCCA social workers are available to help.

To contact Hutch School, call (206) 667-1400, or e-mail hutchsch@fhcrc.org.

Child Care

• Annie's Nannies (206) 784-8462. A professional nanny referral service; ask for Annie Davis.
• Best Sitters, Inc. (206) 682-2556 or (425) 455-5533. Four-hour minimum required.
• The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp (860) 429-3444. A summer camp founded by Paul Newman for children with cancer and serious blood diseases, located in Ashford, Connecticut.
• Nanny Broker, Inc., Judi Julin, RN Seattle (206) 624-1213; Eastside (425) 392-5681. A professional nanny referral service.
• Child Care Resources Seattle/ North King County (206) 329-1011. Referal line (425) 865-9350. A child care resource and referral agency serving King County Washington.
• Parents Anonymous of Washington (206) 233-0156, or Family Help Line, 1-(800) 932-HOPE. A 24-hour help line for parents who seek information and support in raising their children.
• Parent Information and Resource Center

Seattle's Child Newspaper with information on children's activities and resources. Pick up a free copy at public libraries or local stores.  

• Tender Loving Care Virginia Mason Hospital, 1201 Terry Avenue, (206) 583-6521. Day care center for mildly ill children. Staffed with registered nurses.

Play Room

A waiting area designed for children ages 10 and under, located on the 5th floor of SCCA. Open Monday through Friday during clinic hours. For more information, call the Child Life Specialist at (206) 288-7621. Note: The Play Room is not supervised by SCCA staff. Read about Child Life Specialists.

Disclaimer:
The above information is solely for the purpose of assisting SCCA patients and their families and caregivers with acclimating to Seattle. We do not endorse these services or products.