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Find Trusted Pre-K Schools Near Me in University Place, WA

We have 24 pre-k schools in University Place, WA! Compare and find the best pre-k school to fit your needs.

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More To Explore Before & After School Care & Tutoring

4302 80th Ave W University Place, WA

2 mi

MORE TO EXPLORE BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM: the support that you and your school-age child both deserve. FEATURING: -Focus on homework help / tutoring. -Large fenced yard and non-smoking household. -Special diets accommodated. -Breakfast and snacks served with a focus on whole foods. LOCATED: University Place, WA PROVIDER: -WA State Certified Teacher, PhD equivalent, -25 years' experience as an educator, -Pre-K through 8th grade. OPEN: -M-F: 6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m school year -(early drop-off & late pick-ups may be accommodated).
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A B C Children's Center

8545 27th St W University Place, WA

1.0(1)

2 mi

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, including summer camps and winter breaks.
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Raggedy Ann & Andy Pre-School

7924 40th St W University Place, WA

2 mi

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.
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Imprint Of Love Preschool

2324 177th Street Ct E Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)

7 mi

At Imprint of Love Daycare and Preschool, we're proud to provide a caring and safe environment for your children. By following our mission, vision and values, we create a nurturing, stimulating and welcoming learning environment for all children. My name is Nadea and I started working in childcare about 15 years ago. I've always had a passion for working with children and families. I love educating and watching a child grow and getting to know the families that I care for. I love working with toddlers and Preschool age children. The ages I care for are ages 2-5 years of age. Come visit us and you will see why "Imprint of Love Daycare and Preschool" goes above and beyond what a typical Daycare or center does. My husband, Anthony and I can't wait to open our doors and hearts to the families in our community. Why choose Imprint of Love Daycare and Preschool? Clean Facility and Sanitation Station Smaller Group (6 kids) is less risk for families. We adhere to Covid guidelines. We wear masks and practice hourly hand washing. We do temperature checks. Organized and always open to meeting with families. We believe in Group Reward System (teaches how to work together and better behavior) Have a separate office for comfort and private discussions. Smaller classrooms= 1-1 time to work with kids who may need extra help. Amazing Curriculum Program for Toddler and Preschool. Owner has 15+ years of Experience in Early Childhood Education and worked as an R.B.T with kids with Autism. Every family will be cared for. You will be amazed at how much your child will learn and grow. Healthy meals Provided. Gated community with Private Park We provide morning snacks for families to show how much we care about starting the morning right. Calm relaxing music in the morning to start our day Playtime will be fun and educational. Outside Gardening for kids to learn how to grow vegetables, tomatoes, and herb garden. Potty-training Daily crafts to take home Monthly Projects for birthday gifts, holidays. Ex...bird house, wind chimes, Stepping Stone, Terrarium kits, Magnet Kits... Parent's night out is offered every other Friday. Kindergarten Portfolio will be included in Tuition. ( We have you covered for your Kindergarten meeting.) Cameras for access anytime you want to check on your child. Contactless Sign-in & Sign-out with Daily sheet included. Monthly Parent Newsletter Scheduling Tours now! Contact me and schedule a tour.

Care Member says "My 4 year old has been coming here for over 2 years and my almost 2 year old will be starting soon. They have made us feel like we are part of the...

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Children's Village Montessori

401 Brandywine Dupont, WA

5.0(1)

8 mi

Montessori
Preschool
Kindergarten
Children s Village is a progressive, structured Montessori located in historic DuPont, Washington. Our highly trained staff guide preschool through kindergarten students in curriculum including, but not limited to: language arts, math, science, botany, zoology, geography, engineering, practical life, sensorial, music, art, theatre, cooking, sewing and gardening. EXPERIENCE Crystal and Steve Wyant have been educating children in the community since 1997. Crystal has 14 years of Montessori experience and is the director of both the morning and afternoon sessions. She is assisted by two teachers in each session, for a teacher to student ratio of 1-7. Assistant teachers are also highly trained in traditional Montessori eduction. PHILOSOPHY We believe the cornerstone of the Montessori approach to learning is your child s natural curiosity. children should have the opportunities to develop to their maximum abilities. Teachers have the responsibility to provide those opportunities for this development to occur. each child is a unique individual and should be allowed to develop at his/her own pace. that each child is capable of developing a positive self image and to feel good about who they are. GOALS The primary goals of our Montessori-based approach to primary and Kindergarten education are to: develop positive attitudes toward school promote self-confidence & self-care skills help develop habits of concentration, initiative and persistence foster curiosity, inner security and a sense of order introduce the child to the joy of learning build a strong foundation for future academic growth

Emily S. says "We love Children's Village Montessori! My oldest daughter is finishing up her third year and my youngest just started 6 months ago. They have both...

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All Nations Academy

111 112th Street E Tacoma, WA

7 mi

Developmental (play-based)
Special needs
Academic
Montessori
Faith based
+ 5 more
All Nations Academy (ANA) is a new early learning and after-school program opening in the heart of Parkland. Our Summer Day Camp program is OPEN NOW for children entering grades K-5! Our goal is to nourish the hearts and minds of children, rooted in best practices, by providing enriching, meaningful, STEAM-based learning opportunities in our Monday through Friday program. By incorporating nourishing food, music, language and literacy, math concepts, dramatic play, a nature-based outdoor program, science, movement, and creative art into our daily routine, all children will have access to optimal learning and developmental progress in a nurturing and positively stimulating environment. With high-quality, educated teachers utilizing evidence-based learning tools, we aim to create an academy for learning where children desire to learn, and teachers love to teach.
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Burside Pl Preschool And Childcare

12 51 Burnside Pl Dupont, WA

8 mi

Hi my name is Symone and I run a state licensed in-home preschool and daycare in DuPont WA. I have worked with infants, toddlers, preschooler, kindergarten and school age over eight years and counting now. I have two boys ages two and five years old and I am also a military wife. I enjoy teaching children because it brings delight to my heart when I help children discover things in their environment. I am CPR certified infants, adults, I have my food handler permit and a portable background check. As well as I am educated my Associate degree is in Early Childhood education and I am finishing up my BA in applied behavior science. The goal at Burnside Pl Preschool and Childcare is to nurture and stimulates children abilities to bring out their creativeness. Our one-on-one small group based curriculum will ensure your child will be able to develop at their own pace and promote their strengths. Schedule a tour today of our learning environment you can contact me 360 556 1960 or email butler.symone@yahoo.com
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Naturally Kidds

6607 19th St NE Tacoma, WA

3 mi

Reggio emilia
Academic
Waldorf
Outdoor/nature
Developmental (play-based)
+ 2 more
Naturally Kidds is a child-led play based part time in home preschool program located in NE Tacoma. We strive on creating developmentally appropriate hands on lessons that is driven from the children's true interest, while also implementing components of GLAD and the Mood Meter to help ensure they are Kindergarten ready. Our cozy classroom and small class size means more one on one attention for your student. A beautiful fenced in backyard provides all the outside exploration and movement that young kids crave. Doors are opening this October and spots are filling fast. Reach out to Mrs. Alyssa to schedule your interview today.
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Alphabet Pre-School

2305 S Tacoma Way Tacoma, WA

3 mi

Preschool
Alphabet Preschool and Learning Center grew out of a dream which began nearly 30 years ago. Starting out as a Home Daycare and expanding into a Mini-Center and then finally as a fully licensed Preschool Center has truly been a labor of love. A desire to help mold and encourage young minds has been the driving force behind our success. Upon entering our doors the needs of the child become our chief priority. From the beginning we have helped to define the shape and the future of Early Childhood Education in our area. By working closely with state agencies and individuals who influence policy we have championed the rights of children in local communities. Our facilities are used as educational sights by various colleges and as tour facilities for state agencies.
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Mini Dreamers

2110 148th St. E Tacoma, WA

7 mi

Hello, my name is Amber. I provided a fun, educational home away from home care for young children. I've worked in a childcare setting and was a personal nanny as well for 15+ years. Great preschool program, potty training, and kindergarten readiness program. Feel free to contact me for more information. Great reviews and recommendations from current and past clients upon request. I do have openings available now.

Care Member says "there aren’t enough words to describe how AMAZING Amber is and the Mini Dreamers program! navigating childcare is such a overwhelming and difficult...

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Community Montessori

1407 S I St Tacoma, WA

5.0(1)

4 mi

Preschool
Child care
Community Montessori located in Tacoma, WA has been in the business for 40 years. They offer programs for toddlers, preschoolers and kindergarten. They provide a clean, safe and age appropriate programs. They aim to help your child develop their social, intellectual and physical being.

Cathyraye H. says "This listing was not created by Community Montessori which serves children starting at 12 months through preschool and into kindergarten as an approved...

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GGHF Curious by Nature School

7191 Wagner Way Suite 101 Gig Harbor, WA

8 mi

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 every day, rain or shine. At GGHF Curious by Nature School, certified teachers combine child-centered philosophies (Waldorf, Montessori and Reggio Emilia) with nationally-recognized nature-based, multidisciplinary curriculum (e.g., Growing Up WILD ) in music, language, arts and crafts, math, science, culture, and learning about Pacific Northwest habitats. Nestled in the quiet, historic town of Gig Harbor, Washington, we offer Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K and Friday-only Kindergarten classes for children ages 2-6, as well as weekend events and Summer camps. Our Growing Up WILDTM curriculum activities are correlated to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) standards and the Head Start domains. WHAT SETS US APART? Our one-of-a-kind program brings kids closer to nature in a way that supports their discovery of the wonders of the world we live in. Focusing on the whole child, our curriculum promotes opportunities for children to learn about seasons, plants, animals, ecosystems, weather, habitats, people, and cultures. OUR SCHOOL: Is a small, nurturing and stimulating early learning center for children 2 to 6 years old, offering daily Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten. Our teachers are certified in nature-based curriculum Growing Up WILD, an early childhood education program that builds on children's sense of wonder about nature and invites them to explore wildlife and the environment. Emphasizing the importance of helping children develop an appreciation and love of nature, our non-profit school is unique in the community. Our curriculum is focused on teaching the whole child; respecting their unique qualities and encouraging them to be the best that they can be. To learn more about our Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten programs, please visit our website.
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Cascade Christian Frederickson Early Learning Center

3425 176th Street E Tacoma, WA

9 mi

Preschool
Child care
Cascade Christian Frederickson Early Learning Center in Tacoma, WA is a childcare and a center that serves families with children from Preschool to Pre-Kindergarten by providing safe, enjoyable, and affordable child care. Their curriculum aims to provide a variety of activities such as Kindergarten Readiness, Arts and Craft, Language, and Reading.
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THE TACOMA DAYCARE AND PRE-SCHOOL ASSOCIATION PUBLIC BENEFIT

1113 S I St Tacoma, WA

4 mi

Preschool
1. full day nationally accredited preschool program starting at 14 months. 2.15 ECEAP/Head Start slots blended with community program. Full school day and year round model available. 3. Participating Washington State Early Achievers Center 4. Before and After School Age program. Full summer program. Kindergarten through age 12. Private bus transportation to Bryant, Grant. School District transport to McCarver 5. Operating hours 6:15 to 6:00 five days per week year round. closed major Holidays 6. USDA Child Adult Care Food Program. All meals provided
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Little Church Child Care Center

6310 Motor Avenue SW Lakewood, WA

3 mi

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 seventy-four students.
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Kreative Kidz Inc.

Lakewood, WA Lakewood, WA

3 mi

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.
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Little Impressions Childcare Center, Llc

9105 Bridgeport Way SW Lakewood, WA

3 mi

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, intellectual needs met. I assist the children with learning manners, respect towards self and others in a positive way. * DEL Licensed. * Nutritious snacks and lunch prepared daily under the USDA standards. * Healthy and safe environment. * Affordable prices. * Large fenced backyard. * Planned learning activities and materials appropriate to children's age and development. * Tutoring and homework help assistance for school age children. * Excellent communication/partnership with parents.
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Wee One's Preschool & Child Care

2918 South 14th Street Tacoma, WA

4 mi

Welcome to Wee One's Preschool & Child Care. We would like to thank you for taking time to consider Wee One's to meet your child's daily care, development, and education needs. Wee One's is a licensed in-home child care, serving family's child care needs since 2002. We care for children birth - 5 years old, Monday - Friday 6:30am to 6:00pm. Our group size is small, relaxed and calming. We have space for six children birth through 2 years old and six children from age 2 through 5 years old with two primary care providers. To offer children activities that are age appropriate, we separate our children into classrooms based on age. In the front of the house is our nursery. The environment is soft, cozy, soothing, and nurturing. There is ample space for crawling, rolling and playing on soft, regularly cleaned carpet. The nursery and other rooms in the front of the house is a "shoes off " area to help keep the carpet clean and safe for our babies. In the back of the house is our preschool classroom. The preschool classroom is arranged based on age appropriate learning centers. Preschool children can build a zoo in block area, cook breakfast in housekeeping, or read a book in library. There are also a wide variety of age appropriate puzzles, and manipulative for children to choose. In addition to the learning centers, we have daily circletime, music, art, and theme based curriculum time. We work with each child to learn both uppercase and lowercase letter identification, phonics, letter printing, counting, and other skills needed to be ready for kindergarten. Our goal is to help your child acquire all the skills they will need to be successful on their first day of kindergarten and beyond. We are professional and reliable. We have been in the early childhood field for over 25 years. Parents entrust their most precious treasure, their child into our care each day. Professionalism and dependability are the cornerstone of Wee One 's. Many of our families enroll their child when they are babies and stay with us until they leave for kindergarten. When you are ready to check references, let us know. We will have other Wee One 's families contact you to personally and privately speak with you, answer any questions you may have, and share their own experiences here at Wee One 's. We find that this is a more meaningful and beneficial way of giving a reference rather than written letters. We look forward to meeting you and your family soon.
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Duwana's Love

2105 5th Ave Puyallup, WA

10 mi

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.
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Midland's Kiddie Korral

1703 East 99th Street Tacoma, WA

7 mi

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
Early childhood education can be taken for granted. Children learn at different rates and deserve the highest quality of care to better their future. Midland s Kiddie Korral, offers a full-day, year round, blended community preschool and Head Start Program. Your child will receive an education while learning in a play based approach which prepares children for the transition into kindergarten. Midland s Kiddie Korral has served the community since 1985. In 2001, Midland s Kiddie Korral began the Head Start program which benefits every child in the center. This year we are proud to expand into an Early Head Start serving toddlers between 18-36 months. Our center serves families with children 18 months- 12 years of age from 6:00am until 6:00pm, Monday through Friday.
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Recent pre-k school reviews from local parents in University Place, WA

Pre-K Schools in University Place, WA are rated 1.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 24 listed pre-k schools

Imprint Of Love Preschool

My 4 year old has been coming here for over 2 years and my almost 2 year old will be starting soon. They have made us feel like we are part...

- Care member

Children's Village Montessori

We love Children's Village Montessori! My oldest daughter is finishing up her third year and my youngest just started 6 months ago. They...

- Emily S.

Mini Dreamers

there aren’t enough words to describe how AMAZING Amber is and the Mini Dreamers program! navigating childcare is such a overwhelming and...

- Care member

FAQs for finding a pre-k near you in University Place, WA

Pre-k programs in University Place, 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 University Place, 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 University Place, 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 University Place, 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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