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Child Care + Early Learning
Inspiring a love of learning in a nurturing environment BCA Preschool is a new program rooted in the history and success of the early learning programs of Bellevue Children’s Academy (serving Preschool – grade 12).
Both BCA Preschool and our expanded Pre-Kindergarten program focus on strong foundational academics, which prepare young learners to explore the world through a problem-solving lens. Small class sizes and hands-on activities incorporated with inquiry- based instruction will nurture a love of learning in our young students.
BCA Preschool and Pre-K programs provide an educational framework that fosters the development of the whole child.
Nanny Services
Annie’s Nannies, Inc. Full-service nanny placement providing comprehensive consultation to Seattle and Eastside families since 1984 Greater Seattle and Eastside; 206-784-8462 aniseattle.com
AuPairCare Award-winning agency matches PNW families with international live-in au pairs 1-800-428-7247; aupaircare.com customercare@aupaircare.com
CareWorks Nanny Referral Service Expert, personalized nanny placements since 1993 Greater Seattle and Eastside; 206-325-9985 careworksnw.com careworks.seattle@gmail.com
College Nannies + Sitters + Tutors Dedicated to helping parents build stronger families by creating smarter, happier kids Multiple Puget Sound–area locations; 206-659-4156 collegenanniesandtutors.com seattlewa@collegenannies.com The Nanny Consultant Placement services for nannies, household managers, doulas, night nannies and newborn care specialists Greater Seattle, Eastside, Tacoma; 425-512-3123 thenannyconsultant.com
Nanny Parent Connection Subscription-based platform where families and verified child-care providers can connect Puget Sound; 425-243-7032 nannyparentconnection.com info@nannyparentconnection.com
On Call Nanny Full-service nanny agency offering a comprehensive suite of services, unparalleled customer support and a streamlined nanny referral process Greater Seattle area; 1-877-51-NANNY (62669) oncallnanny.com info@oncallnanny.com
The Seattle Nanny Network .......................... 14 Award-winning in-home infant and child-care placement agency serving Seattle- and Eastside-area families since 1997 Greater Seattle and Eastside; 425-803-9511 seattlenanny.com placement@seattlenanny.com
Love, laugh, learn and grow with us
At Kid’s Country, our “Discovery” program for infants lays the foundation for a lifetime of learning, love and laughter — every day!
Celebrating the unique design of every baby, Kid’s County infant caregivers partner with families to understand each baby’s individual needs, and connect over the big and little achievements that happen daily.
• Individualized schedules meet personalized needs in a safe, caring atmosphere. • Nurturing interaction promotes language development and socialization. • Outdoor time offers fresh air, movement and new vistas to see. • Ongoing learning activities encourage and develop fine and gross motor skills.
Tour our inviting, caring classrooms to start baby’s learning today!
Faith-Focused • Student-Centered • Inspiring Excellence
Hope Lutheran Preschool is a fun, play-based preschool program full of opportunities to explore the world through hands-on learning in a safe, nurturing Christ-centered environment. Our experienced teachers plan activities to scaffold children’s learning to their next level as well as set up enriching, stimulating environments. Students have access to an outdoor garden classroom, encouraging exploration and imaginative play.
Our preschool content is primarily based on Washington State Early Learning Benchmarks and “The Creative Curriculum,” which incorporates all aspects of developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood education. A developmental continuum in all aspects of your child’s learning (social/ emotional, physical, cognitive, language, spiritual) takes place over the two-year-long preschool program. Most importantly, our teachers partner with families to set every child up for success, meeting each student where they are and creating a joyful preschool experience.
Hope Lutheran School provides a faith-based preschool program with full- and part-time options for children ages 3–4.
Where children become compassionate, curious, confident learners The J’s Early Childhood School is more than a preschool. Our Reggio-Emilia-inspired program welcomes everyone. We create an environment where children become compassionate, curious and confident learners. When your child attends ECS, your whole family becomes part of our community.
We offer full-day and part-day options for infants–Pre-K, as well as a kindergarten and a bilingual English/Hebrew program.
You’ll find innovative learning experiences that help build a strong foundation in language, math and literacy with low child-to-teacher ratios, small class sizes, outdoor spaces to explore, swimming, art, music and more.
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West Coast Nannies Full-service nanny agency offering simple and affordable fee structure and one-on-one consultation Serving the Greater Seattle area; 253-245-8538 wcnannies.com nicola@wcnannies.com
Preschools + Day Care Centers
Bellevue Children’s Academy Preschool ........ 9 With a focus on strong academics, BCA Preschool and Pre-K learners explore the world through inquiry in a nurturing environment. Bellevue; 425-649-0791 bcacademy.com admissions@bcacademy.com
Bright Horizons Child-care programs designed with working parents in mind, offering convenient locations and flexible hours that fit your busy schedule Multiple locations in the Greater Seattle area; 1-877-624-4532 brighthorizons.com Child Care Aware of Washington Family Center Helping families find quality child care in Washington state • Child Care Aware Family Center: 1-800-446-1114; childcareawarewa.org; familycenter@childcare.org • Kaleidoscope Play & Learn playgroups: 206-329-1011; childcare.org; ccr@childcare.org • CCR Homeless Program: 206-329-5842; childcare.org; ccr@childcare.org
The Children’s School ...................................... 13 Independent preschool for children ages 2–6 in the Green Lake neighborhood, serving Seattle families since 1965 Seattle; 206-258-4900 tcsseattle.org admin@tcsseattle.org
Congregation Beth Shalom Early Childhood Center Early childhood center providing care and early learning for children ages 2 months–5 years Seattle; 206-985-2516 bethshalomseattle.org/ecc leah@bethshalomseattle.org
Nurturing young children since 1965
The Children’s School has been serving Seattle families since 1965! We offer classes for children ages 2–6 in the Green Lake neighborhood.
With our small class sizes and low ratios, we encourage children to make their own decisions, do things for themselves and respect others’ rights to do the same. We nurture children’s emerging self-reliance, agency, independence and life skills in the context of nurturing relationships with teachers and each other. Our teachers’ thoughtful design of the environment captures children’s interests and sparks their curiosity.
French American School of Puget Sound Open your child to the world, open the world to your child, today at FASPS Mercer Island; 206-275-3533 fasps.org/discover-fasps admissions@fasps.org
Goodwin Connections Making child care affordable and consistent for parents attending college Serving families in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties; 206-526-7944 goodwinconnections.org program@goodwinconnections.org
Hope Lutheran School .................................... 11 Christian play-based preschool program in West Seattle for kids ages 3–4; full- and part-time options available September–June Seattle; 206-935-8500 hls.hopeseattle.org admissions@hopeseattle.org
Jennifer Rosen Meade Preschool at Temple De Hirsch Sinai Child-centered, play-based early education programs enriched by Jewish values for kids ages 3 months–5 years Seattle; 206-323-8486 jrmpreschool.org Kaleidoscope School Nonprofit preschool program for children ages 2–6; and K–grade 2 elementary program Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle; kaleidoscope-school.com kscopeschool@gmail.com
Kid’s Country Early Learning Centers ........... 10 Infant program providing a safe, loving environment that encourages little ones to love, laugh, learn and grow Multiple Greater Seattle locations; 360-668-5145 kidscountryinc.com info@kidscountryinc.com
Kids Klub Child Development Centers Offering infant and toddler day care; evening and weekend program available; flexible hours Bellevue; 425-502-8837 kidsklubcdc.com frontofficebel@kidsklub.us
King’s Schools Challenging preschool–grade 12 students to grow intellectually in a close-knit, interdenominational Christian learning community Shoreline; 206-546-7263 kingsschools.org kpsinfo@kingsschools.org
Award-winning in-home child-care and premier corporate backup care service
For nearly 25 years, Seattle Nanny Network has been screening and placing infant and child-care professionals in local homes. Our efforts to lift the industry through community outreach and education uniquely positions us as a leader among the talent pool. Our acceptance rate is low, resulting in the highest quality referrals. Services include short- and long-term placement and corporate care contracts with small businesses and large corporations alike.
Serving the Greater Seattle and Eastside areas.
Tiny Treks NW — 100 percent outdoor preschool and parent/child programs For more than 20 years, our experienced, incredible Tiny Treks teachers have guided children through our unique outdoor classrooms, providing endless opportunities for students to explore, play and learn. Our programs naturally introduce concepts of science, critical thinking, math, preliteracy, social-emotional development, art and having fun!
The Outdoor Preschool, for ages 3–5 years, is located on our 12.5-acre campus in Redmond. Our open air classroom is in a forest linked with trails, creeks, a garden, firepit and more.
The Parent/Child Program, for ages 20 months–5, lets you and your child explore local forests, lakes and farms — rain or shine.
Inspiring curiosity, creativity and community
Nestled in 12.5 acres of woods and meadows in Bellevue, The Little School provides a natural setting for its community of students that inspires curiosity and creativity as they explore the wider world. Our classrooms extend into the outdoors, providing plenty of chances for children to imagine and learn.
We provide a safe environment on our forested campus where children discover and develop their interests through authentic learning experiences in our blended indoor/outdoor program. We teach students to expand their knowledge and deepen their creativity, balancing academic and social-emotional growth while fostering a sense of stewardship and caring for our global environment. Each student is known within the whole community, and each child develops strong interpersonal skills so that they can learn and play well with others.
We encourage you to sign up for a tour today to learn more!
