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La Petite Academy Child Care-Federal Way

31906 So. 6th Ave Federal Way, WA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
La Petite Academy Child Care located in Federal Way, WA has a comprehensive program that maximizes your child's learning potential through experiential opportunity in a variety of age- appropriate contexts from Infants, Toddlers, Twos/Early Preschool, Pre-K/K Prep, Before and After School.The center are open on weekdays from...
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Childtime-Federal Way

135 S 312th St Federal Way, WA

Preschool
Child care
Childtime located in Federal Way, WA is a center that provide a safe, clean, interactive, fun and exciting environment where your child can learn while having fun. The center has a comprehensive program from Infant, Toddler, Early Preschool, Preschool, Pre-K/K Prep, Before and After School, and Summer Camp.
Details regarding the daycare are listed below. Care for ages 2 months - 11 years old. Before/after school care (transportation included). DSHS/Naccrra (active duty). Private Pay. Pre-K program/curriculum. Providing a clean, safe, loving and nurturing environment where children can have their social, emotional, physical,...
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Lucky Childcare Center

32020 1st Ave S Unit 108 FEDERAL WAY, WA

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starting at
$2600/mo
Academic
Cooperative
International
Developmental (play-based)
Outdoor/nature
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It's your lucky day! Welcome to Lucky Childcare Center, a brand new childcare to serve your needs and the needs of your children. Your infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers will feel safe, get plenty of one-on-one attention, and develop a love for learning through our unique approach to care.

Kreative Kidz Inc.

Lakewood, WA Lakewood, WA

Preschool
Child care
Kreative Kidz Inc. provides expert childcare and pre-school services to the Tacoma, WA area. Serving the community since 1986, they provide exceptional early childhood education and all of the pre-school teachers are CDA certified, so a holistic approach to the child’s development is guaranteed.

GGHF Curious by Nature School

7191 Wagner Way Suite 101 Gig Harbor, WA

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...

Childrens Dream Learning Center

1122 S 322nd Pl Federal Way, WA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Children’s Dream Learning Center is located in Federal Way, WA. It is licensed and has a maximum care capacity for 91 children. They accept children from 12 months to 12 years old. Their program includes preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, after school programs and summer camp.
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Arletta Montessori

6509 38th Avenue Gig Harbor, WA

Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
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...

A B C Children's Center

8545 27th St W University Place, WA

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Preschool
Kindergarten
ABC Children's Center located at 8545 27th Street West, University Place, Washington, offers childcare and learning services. The school operates from six-thirty AM to six PM, Mondays through Fridays. It offers programs for infants, toddlers, early preschool and kindergarten prep. It offers before- and after- school programs,...

Felicitas Lima

33419 25th Ave Sw Federal Way, WA

Child care
Offering full-time child care services to the students in the community, Felicitas Lima is a center in Federal Way, WA. Also providing kindergarten, after/before-school, emergency, and drop-in services, this organization began in the year 2010. Aside from that, this establishment is open weekly from Mondays to Fridays and can...

Duwana's Love

2105 5th Ave Puyallup, WA

Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
In-Home daycare
We achieve excellence through communicating with children and developing motor skills, as well as preparing them for preschool and kindergarten.

Annas Child Care Development

9609 Bristol Ave Sw Lakewood, WA

Child care
Offering full-time child care services, Annas Child Care Development is a center in Lakewood, WA. Also providing kindergarten, part-time care, and before/after-school services, this organization began in the year 2000. Aside from that, this establishment is open weekly from Mondays to Fridays and can accommodate a total of up to...

The Backstretch Clubhouse

3030 Emerald Downs Dr. Auburn, WA

At the Backstretch Clubhouse we strive to provide developmentally appropriate environments for children that foster the growth and development of the whole child. We provide a variety of activities for building skills in all the major development areas, such as large motor, fine motor, social and emotional needs, math, literacy,...
NOW ENROLLING!!! Families enjoy bringing their children to our warm and welcoming environment. Classrooms are arranged to reflect a home-like atmosphere. We participate in the USDA food program, which ensures that children are offered nutritionally balanced, home-style meals. We focus on developmentally appropriate practices...

Alphabet Pre School

1822 E Pioneer Puyallup, WA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Alphabet Preschool in Puyallup, WA helps the children be the best that they can be and grow into future quality citizens. They believe that the first step in doing so is to let the children know that we accept and love them. They also provide experiences in language, math, reading, and science readiness while doing various arts...

Little Church Child Care Center

6310 Motor Avenue SW Lakewood, WA

Preschool
Child care
Little Church Child Care Center is a licensed child care center that offers programs geared towards preschool and kindergarten children. The company serves the Lakewood, Washington community and is open to kids between the ages of one month to seven years old. Little Church Child Care Center has a maximum capacity of...

La Petite Academy Child Care-Milton

2800 Milton Way #16 Milton, WA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
La Petite Academy Child Care based in Milton, WA is a private childcare and preschool that operates Mondays through Fridays from 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM. They specialize in children ages six weeks to twelve years old. The center offers Infants, Toddlers, Early Preschool, Preschool, Prekindergarten, Kindergarten Prep, and Before and...

Raggedy Ann & Andy Pre-School

7924 40th St W University Place, WA

Preschool
Child care
Raggedy Ann and Andy Childcare is a daycare center located in University Place, WA. They provide a Montessori based curriculum designed to kindle each child’s natural creativity. They accept children from ages 18 months to 4 years of age. They aim to develop each child emotionally and intellectually.

Bright Beginnings

6308 S 298th Pl Auburn, WA

Bright Beginnings is a home-based educational child care provider located at 6308 S 298th Place, Auburn, Washington. The school serves children with ages three to five years, providing them a play-based curriculum designed to enhance the children's learning experience. Children are provided with age-appropriate toys, learning...

Bright Beginnings Preschool

37321 17th Ave S Auburn, WA

Preschool
Kindergarten
Child care
Bright Beginnings Preschool is a home-based day care and educational facility that offers child care learning programs for preschool kids. The company serves the Auburn, Washington area, and its programs are designed to promote school readiness and prepare kids for kindergarten.

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Pre-k programs in Tacoma, 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 Tacoma, 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 Tacoma, 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 Tacoma, 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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