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We have 6 pre-k schools in Gig Harbor, WA! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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Cadence Academy Preschool

3716 56TH ST GIG HARBOR, WA

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Child care
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We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home. We offer childcare and early educational programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarteners. We also have before & after school care and summer camp for school age children.
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Arletta Montessori

6509 38th Avenue Gig Harbor, WA

Montessori
Kindergarten
Preschool
Arletta Montessori is the newest and most affordable Montessori preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten program in Gig Harbor, WA. We offer 2, 3, 4 and 5 day a week programs to meet your needs. All lead teachers hold a minimum of a BA degree and are Montessori certified.Our founder and one of our lead teachers holds current...
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GGHF Curious by Nature School, is part of the Greater Gig Harbor Foundation (GGHF) a qualified 50I(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization serving the greater Gig Harbor and Key Peninsula community. Our school offers a one-of-a-kind, nature-based early childhood program where children go outside to learn, explore and play...
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Arcadia Montessori

10429 Sunrise Beach Dr Nw Gig Harbor, WA

Child care
Kindergarten
Preschool
Arcadia Montessori provides child care and primary education programs designed for preschoolers and pre-kindergarten students. The company is open to children ages three to six years old. Arcadia Montessori operates from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. and their extended day classes run until 3:00 P.M.
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Giggles

17215 75th St. Kp N Vaughn, WA

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Giggles is a fun place to grow and learn. Accepting ages 2- 9 yrs. Preschool activities to help get the children kindergarten ready. Songs, dance, dress up in costumes, puppets, alphabet learning activities, number learning activities, cooking activities, science projects/activities and story book reading..And...
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K & M Family Daycare

8958 Wyvern Dr Se Port Orchard, WA

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K & M Family Daycare offers childcare services to the community of Port Orchard, Washington. The center gently guides the child’s first steps away from home and provide them with skills they will need to succeed in their years of elementary school and beyond.
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FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in Gig Harbor, WA

Pre-k programs in Gig Harbor, WA offer an opportunity to introduce your child to school activities, develop social skills, and foster an enthusiasm for learning. Early exposure to education, including math, science, and language arts provides pre-k students with important foundations for the rest of their academic career. Pre-k also teaches kids important life skills such as sharing and caring for others and independence from home. Many parents find pre-k essential to developing the necessary skills to succeed in a classroom setting!

We recommend checking whether pre-k is mandatory or voluntary in Gig Harbor, WA, as well as reviewing pre-k curriculum at your top choices to make sure it meets your child's needs. You should be prepared to ask questions around the staff's qualifications, safety standards, extracurricular activities and hours of operation, and of course, tuition costs.

Many parents believe pre-k is an important step for young learners, teaching them essential education and social skills. The pre-k curriculum near you in Gig Harbor, WA typically includes activities such as creative expression, physical development, emergent reading and pre-math/counting lessons. Socially, students are encouraged to practice problem solving and to develop positive relationships with their peers. All pre-k classes provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences tailored to each age level of young children, and each center will have their own approach. Be sure to ask for any specific subjects or fundamentals you have in mind!

Pre-k is designed to give children get a jump start on their education journey, and most pre-k programs near you in Gig Harbor, WA programs begin teaching basic math, writing and language arts skills. On top of this, pre-k teachers also use social and emotional experiences to ensure the students are well-prepared to enter school and develop their interpersonal skills. How a pre-k approaches these areas will vary, but you can count on a well-rounded approach to learning and development with these tenents in mind.

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