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Child Care
King’s Preschool is a caring, Christ-centered community located in Shoreline serving children 18 months to 5 years.
We are committed to providing each child with a thoughtful, creative and cooperative learning curriculum that equips them in body, mind and spirit for God’s purpose and glory. We offer extracurricular art, science and language classes, as well as Mommy & Me, Parents’ Night Out and community events for families to connect. Our full-day preschool options by age are as follows:
• Ages 18 months–2 ½ year old class (Beginning Preschool) • 2–3 year old class (Beginning Preschool & Preschool) • 3–4 year old class (Preschool/Pre-K) • 4–5 year old class (Pre-K) • 2 ½–5 year old class (Mixed-Age Half-Day Program)
Choosing the right preschool for your child is a very important decision, and we want to help. We offer in-person and virtual meet-and-greets daily, during which you can ask questions, see our wonderful preschool building and campus, and discover how young hearts and minds thrive in a caring, Christ-centered community.
Call or visit our website to schedule a tour today.
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 position 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.
Nanny Services
Annie’s Nannies, Inc. ...................................... 13 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
Care.com Service to find trusted caregivers for child care, senior care, pet care, housekeeping help and more Online; care.com
CareWorks Nanny Referral Service .............. 13 Expert, personalized nanny placements since 1993 Greater Seattle and Eastside; 206-325-9985 careworksnw.com careworks.seattle@gmail.com College Nannies + Sitters of Seattle, Bellevue + Redmond Professional, safe and reliable child-care solutions customized to meet the needs of your family in the comfort of home Greater Seattle and Eastside; 612-964-7014 collegenannies.com ldavis@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; 206-890-8898 oncallnanny.com info@oncallnanny.com continued on page 16
Because you want the best care possible for your child
CareWorks has been voted “Seattle’s Best Nanny Service” and is one of the oldest and most respected agencies in the area, serving Seattle and Eastside families and nannies for over two decades. By listening carefully to our clients, and by providing unmatched personal support along the way, we create meaningful, lasting relationships that satisfy everyone’s needs.
Whether you’re a family looking for just the right care arrangement, or a nanny, household manager or family assistant looking for the perfect family, CareWorks will be with you the entire way.
Your Family, Our Priority Since 1984
“The most important family we work with is yours” Bring baby home with expert support from Annie’s Nannies, Inc (ANI). Providing comprehensive consultation and placement to Seattle and Eastside families since 1984. Our team will be there for you every step of the way as you select the perfect person for your family. ANI supports the whole family with: • Nanny and Household Support placement (long-term, short-term, full-time, part-time) • Night nannies, newborn care specialists, doula and family assistant placement • Convenient app for on-call child care, household support and party help • Hotel/visitor child care
Are you a student and a parent? We can help!
Goodwin’s Family Connections Program makes child care and preschool more affordable and consistent for parents in college. This allows student parents to attend college full-time, focus on their studies, finish in a timely manner and launch their careers. At the same time, their children receive an early learning opportunity that sets them up for success in kindergarten and beyond.
When student parents are welcomed into the program, they also receive access to basic needs benefits and career development opportunities.
Open your child to the world, open the world to your child, today at FASPS. The French American School of Puget Sound (FASPS) inspires the next generation of global citizens to learn, understand and act wisely in a multicultural world. Students achieve bilingual fluency in a rigorous academic program that combines the best philosophies of both the French and the American educational systems. We teach students to view the world from a multicultural perspective, to participate actively in a diverse community that celebrates difference, and to rise to the challenges of a singular academic program accredited by both the French Ministry of National Education and the Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS). Students are not required to speak French before first grade. Students who will be 2 years old by September 1, 2021, are eligible to apply for admission to FASPS for the 2021–2022 academic year.
Growing hearts and growing minds The Beth Shalom Early Childhood Center is committed to providing excellent quality child care for all young children in a safe, nurturing environment that is also rich in Jewish content. The ECC welcomes all children and their families, including those involved in Jewish life to varying degrees as well as non-Jewish families. We respect and value diversity, individuality and family culture. We strive to create a comfortable environment and be an extension of home. We value families for their strong bonds and commitment to their children, and seek continuous communication. Teachers plan the curriculum based on the skills and interests of each individual group of children. We work to meet the needs of the whole child: socially, emotionally, physically, intellectually and spiritually.
Adults and Children Learning Together Are you … looking for support on your parenting journey? … seeking community? … interested in a low-cost preschool option with a high adult-to-child ratio?
Seattle Colleges Cooperative Preschool Programs provide safe and nurturing environments for your child to learn and grow. Our neighborhood-based schools are located throughout Seattle and serve children from birth–6 years. Skilled teachers implement a play-based curriculum, and our educators support parents to be directly involved in the education of their children.
Co-op classes and family support will continue to be available via Zoom in the event of a stay-at-home order.
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Seattle Nanny Network ................................. 12 Award-winning in-home infant and child-care placement agency serving Seattle- and Eastsidearea families since 1997 Greater Seattle and Eastside; 425-803-9511 seattlenanny.com placement@seattlenanny.com
West Coast Nannies Full-service nanny agency offering simple and affordable fee structure and one-on-one consultation Serving the Seattle area; 253-245-8538 wcnannies.com nicola@wcnannies.com
Preschools + Day Cares
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
Congregation Beth Shalom Early Childhood Center ................................................................ 15 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
Easterseals Washington Child Development Centers All-inclusive child development centers and programs serving children with and without disabilities Multiple locations throughout Washington; 206-281-5700 easterseals.com/washington
French American School of Puget Sound ..... 14 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 16 Goodwin Connections ..................................... 14 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 .................................... 17 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 Bellevue; 425-559-2570 jrmpreschool.org llevy@tdhs-nw.org
Kaleidoscope School Preschool program for children ages 2–6; summer camps; after-school program offered for K–grade 3 students attending Blaine K–8 and Magnolia Elementary School Magnolia neighborhood of Seattle; kaleidoscope-school.com kscopeschool@gmail.com
Kid’s Country Early Learning Centers 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 ................................................... 11 Challenging preschool–grade 12 students to grow intellectually in a close-knit, interdenominational Christian learning community Shoreline; 206-546-7263 kingsschools.org/preschool kpsinfo@kingsschools.org
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.
SJCC’s Early Childhood School 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 to pre-K, as well as a kindergarten, outdoor preschool and bilingual programs.
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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The Little School .............................................. 19 Preschool–fifth grade progressive education school offering blended indoor/outdoor learning focused on inspiring curiosity and balanced social-emotional and academic development Bellevue; 425-827-4609 thelittleschool.org info@thelittleschool.org
North Seattle Cooperative Preschools ........ 15 Cooperative preschools with parent education and support Multiple neighborhood-based schools throughout Seattle; 206-934-7796 northseattlecoops.org beth.goss@seattlecolleges.edu
Seattle Department of Education & Early Learning Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) helps those who are eligible and living within the Seattle city limits to pay for child-care services for children up to age 13 Seattle; 206-386-1050 seattle.gov/education SJCC Early Childhood School ........................... 18 A Reggio-Emilia-inspired program for infants to kindergarten that prepares children for future learning Greater Seattle and Eastside; 206-388-0825 sjcc.org/programs/early-childhood-school niccib@sjcc.org
South Seattle College Cooperative Preschools Affordable, high-quality early childhood education along with parent education, coaching and support for families with children from infancy to pre-K 5 West Seattle locations; 206-773-8066 westseattlepreschools.org inquiries.ssccp@gmail.com
Winnie Searchable guide to quality child care, including information on availability, prices, parent reviews, licenses and more Online; winnie.com
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 their curiosity and creativity as they explore the wider world. Our classrooms extend into the outdoors, providing plenty of chances for children to discover and imagine.
We provide a safe environment on our wooded campus where children build upon their inherent strengths through a blended indoor/ outdoor learning program. We teach students to expand their knowledge and deepen their learning, balancing academic and socialemotional growth while fostering a sense of stewardship and care for our global environment. Each student is known by the whole community, and children develop 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 about The Little School!
