2025-2026
“Seattle is my town. I know this city inside and out… or so I thought until I had kids.”
Seattle’s Child is your guide to getting to know your city all over again. We’ve been providing useful information to parents since 1979. In addition to Enrich, look for our bimonthly Seattle’s Child magazine as well as these special themed publications distributed free throughout the Puget Sound area:
SummerTime: Directory of summer camps and classes
Family Guide: Connecting families to their community School: Directory of independent schools
Explore: Directory of field trips and school programs
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ACADEMIC SUPPORT
Art of Problem Solving Academy
Grades 1-12
1750 112th Ave NE Suite B-100, Bellevue 98004 17875 Redmond Way Ste 110, Redmond 98052 425-777-7550
bellevue@aopsacademy.org 425-380-2878 redmond@aopsacademy.org aopsacademy.org
Art of Problem Solving Academies in Bellevue and Redmond offer after-school and weekend math and language arts enrichment. In the AoPS classroom, our scholars (1st-12th grade) do the heavy lifting. Driven by rigor, creativity, and collaboration, we’re committed to empowering the next generation of problem solvers.
ARTS & CRAFTS
Kids’ Carpentry
Wood Working Classes
Ages 5-13
4739 Rainier Ave South, Seattle 98118 206-880-3314
mail@kidscapentryseattle.com kidscarpentryseattle.com
Kids’ Carpentry is a hands-on toy-building experience designed to teach kids ages 5-13 practical woodworking skills, with an emphasis on the safe use of hand tools. While kids construct fun and exciting projects, they are also empowered to become independent thinkers, building confidence, self-esteem, and a repertoire of practical skills that will last them a lifetime!
Roaring Mouse
Creative Arts Studio
Ages 2.5+
7526 20th Avenue NE, Seattle 98115 507-400-7526
director@roaringmouse.org roaringmouse.org
Nestled in the heart of Ravenna, our colorful, light-filled studio has been a home for joyful and creative experiences for children for
over 28 years. We offer play-based preschool programs, birthday parties, weekend and after-school classes, holiday gift-making workshops, summer camps, and more! Now registering for Fall 2025!
Splashing Cat Studio
Ages 6-18
6256 NE 159th St., Kenmore 98028 425-366-7688
info@splashingcatstudio.com splashingcatstudio.com
Splashing Cat Studio offers creative art camps, after-school classes, optional after-care, weekend workshops, and parent date nights for kids ages 6-18. They’ll paint, draw, sculpt, and more! Use code SIBLING25 for a 5% sibling discount, or code MULTI25 for a 5% discount when booking 2+ camps/classes together.
CHILDCARE & PRESCHOOL
Au Pair placement, Melinda Caluori
Ages Newborn-18 years
425-214-3024
Melinda.caluori@lcc.culturalcare.com culturalcare.com/mcaluori
Melinda Caluori helps families find flexible, reliable, and surprisingly affordable livein childcare. As a mom of three (including twins!) and a former host, she’s spent 15 years connecting families with au pairs. Many assume it’s too expensive, but it’s often more
practical than daycare or a nanny. Reach out to Melinda to learn more.
Primrose School of West Bellevue
Ages 6 weeks to 5 years
1150 114th Ave. SE, Bellevue 98004 425-315-7305
Admin@primrosewestbellevue.com primrosewestbellevue.com
Primrose Schools is a national family of private, accredited early education and care schools across the country. Through our research-informed Balanced Learning® approach, we provide meaningful learning experiences beginning at 6 weeks of age. Curriculum for our infant through pre-kindergarten classrooms inspires and empowers children’s potential, preparing them for lifelong success.
Roaring
Mouse
Creative Arts Studio
Ages 2.5+
7526 20th Avenue NE, Seattle 98115 507-400-7526 director@roaringmouse.org roaringmouse.org
Nestled in the heart of Ravenna, our colorful, light-filled studio has been a home for joyful and creative experiences for children for over 28 years. We offer play-based preschool programs, birthday parties, weekend and after-school classes, holiday gift-making workshops, summer camps, and more! Now regis-
tering for Fall 2025!
SJCC J Kids
Grades PreK-12
3801 W. Mercer Way, Mercer Island 98040 206-232-7115 info@sjcc.org sjcc.org/J-Kids
From after-school care to enrichment classes to sports leagues, at Stroum Jewish Community Center, kids participate and have fun in engaging activities all year long. Whether building robots, playing soccer, splashing in our pool, or exploring their Jewish roots, kids and teens will explore, create, and make great friends in a warm and welcoming environment.
Splashing Cat Studio
Ages 6-18
6256 NE 159th St., Kenmore 98028 425-366-7688 info@splashingcatstudio.com splashingcatstudio.com
Splashing Cat Studio offers creative art camps, after-school classes, optional after-care, weekend workshops, and parent date nights for kids ages 6-18. They’ll paint, draw, sculpt, and more! Use code SIBLING25 for a 5% sibling discount, or code MULTI25 for a 5% discount when booking 2+ camps/ classes together.
FAMILY RESOURCES
Department of Children, Youth & Families |
Strengthening Families WA
Ages Prenatal-5 years
1500 Jefferson St. SE, Olympia 98501 360-688-3592
strengtheningfamilies@DCYF.wa.gov dcyf.wa.gov/services/childdevelopment-supports/sfwa
Strengthening Families Washington is a program within the Department of Children, Youth & Families, whose primary focus is helping families become stronger together through a variety of tactics, including home visiting, community outreach and partnerships, and funding opportunities with local organizations. In addition, we assist with several public-awareness campaigns, including Every Feeling Matters: Recognizing Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders (PMADs), Have A Plan: Shaken Baby Syndrome, and Infant Safe Sleep: Safe Sleep for your Baby.
Eastside Play Therapy
Ages 3 to 18
13401 Bel-Red Road NE, Ste B-12, Bellevue 98005
12900 NE 180th St, Ste 160, Bothell 98011 206-350-7506 admin@eastsideplaytherapy.com eastsideplaytherapy.com
Eastside Play Therapy is a group practice ded-
icated to encouraging children’s and families’ developmental and emotional growth. Our mission is to provide hope and healing through play-based, attachment-focused, and trauma-informed interventions.
MULTIACTIVITY
Girl Scouts of Western Washington
Grades K-12
5601 6th Ave. S., Suite 150, Seattle 98108 1-800-541-9852
customercare@girlscoutsww.org girlscoutsww.org
As a Girl Scout, she won’t just earn badges. She’ll earn belief in herself. Because in a world that tells girls to shrink, this is where she expands into who she’ll become: a leader, a friend, a builder, a force. What she’ll become starts here — and we’re just getting started.
SJCC J Kids
Grades PreK-12
3801 W. Mercer Way, Mercer Island 98040 206-232-7115 info@sjcc.org sjcc.org/J-Kids
From after-school care to enrichment classes to sports leagues, at Stroum Jewish Community Center, kids participate and have fun in engaging activities all year long. Whether building robots, playing soccer, splashing in our pool, or exploring their Jewish roots,
kids and teens will explore, create, and make great friends in a warm and welcoming environment.
NATURE & OUTDOORS
Girl Scouts of Western Washington
Grades K-12
5601 6th Ave. S., Suite 150, Seattle 98108 1-800-541-9852
customercare@girlscoutsww.org girlscoutsww.org
As a Girl Scout, she won’t just earn badges. She’ll earn belief in herself. Because in a world that tells girls to shrink, this is where she expands into who she’ll become: a leader, a friend, a builder, a force. What she’ll become starts here — and we’re just getting started.
PERFORMING ARTS: DANCE
All That Dance
Ages 18 months-18 years
3012 NE Blakeley St., Seattle 98105 206-524-8944 info@all-that-dance.com allthatdanceseattle.com
With dance classes, camps, and more, All That Dance has been Seattle’s home for dance for 30 years. Explore ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, pop styles (formerly hip hop), modern, and more
