The Preschool Directory

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Disclaimer: Listings on this site do not constitute an endorsement by me or Sounds Fun Mom. Information has been provided by individual schools and should be verified with each individual school.

Disclaimer #2: This is in no way a complete listing. Schools listed responded to my invitation and provided me with the information listed below. If you know a school that would like to be listed, I can be contacted at soundsfunmom@gmail.com

South King County

Benson Hill Cooperative Preschool

Benson Hill Cooperative Preschool is a not-for- profit preschool offering classes from Birth to 5 years. Our philosophy at Benson Hill Co-op is to encourage the child’s growth and self-esteem through preschool activities and direct parent involvement during class. Our school has large daylight classrooms with a variety of areas including: art and fine motor room, children’s library, dramatic play, themed sensory tables and a large, nature inspired outdoor play area. We also offer parent education opportunities and a great support network for families. We are just a short drive from Renton, Kent, Auburn, and Tukwila.

Classes, Tuition & Fees

• Hummingbirds: 12-24 months, Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30am, $60/month
• Sparrows: 2-3 year olds, Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30am, $60/month
• Owls: 3-4 year olds, Tuesdays/Thursdays, 9:15-11:15am, $90/month
• Eagles (Pre-K): 4-5 year olds, Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays, 9:15-12:00pm, $135/month
• Initial registration fees: $75.00

Location & Contact Info
First Christian Church of Kent, 11717 SE 240th Street Kent, WA 98031 (not affiliated with the church)
registration@bensonhillcoop.org
253.234.7704

Kent Meridian Co-Op Preschool

KM Co-op is an independent, non profit preschool. Our program is affordable and allows for parent participation. Parents also benefit from parent education classes for no additional fees. Programs available for children from 0-5 years. Check out our Mommy and Me baby class and our NEW Rainbow Class!  You can try a class for FREE anytime! Contact us to schedule a visit!

Classes, Tuition & Fees

• White (Infants),  Monday, 9:30-11:30 am, $52/month
• Red (1 year old by August 31st), Monday, 9:30-11:30am, $55/month
• Orange (2 years old by August 31st), Wednesday, 9:30-11:30am, $55/month
• Blue (3 years old by August 31st), Tuesday/Thursday, 9:15-11:30am, $90/month
• Purple (4 years old by August 31st), Tuesday/Thursday/Friday, 12:15-2:30pm, $115/month
• Rainbow (serving siblings and multiple ages from 3-5 years old), Monday/Wednesday, 12:15-2:30pm and Fridays 9:15-11:30pm, $110/month
• Registration Fee: Before June 1, $50/1 student, $75/family. After June 1, $75/1 student, $100/family.
• Fundraising Obligation: The fundraising obligation is $112 per student or $168 per family (i.e. two or more students).  You can participate in our awesome fundraisers,  pay this amount outright, or a combination of the two.

Location & Contact Info
First Presbyterian Church of Kent, 9425 S 248th St, Kent, WA 98030 (not affiliated with the church)
Voicemail: 253-951-1115 (leave a message and we will promptly return your call)
Eileen Burns Caparoso, registrar@kmcoop.org

Busy Bee Preschool 

Entering our 20th year of operation with locations in Auburn, Tacoma and Lynnwood, Busy Bee Preschool is committed to providing a professional service to facilitate diversity and purposeful learning within an engaging, warm and developmentally appropriate environment. With an average class of 14-18 children and a minimum of two teachers, Busy Bee offers a wide variety of opportunities to promote a confident, interactive, positive foundation for learning.

Classes, Tuition, and Fees
Auburn offers two-day a week classes (M/W or T/TH) or three-day a week classes (M/W/F or T/Th/F) with AM (9:30 – noon) and PM (12:30 – 3:00PM) sessions September – June for children ages 3-5. We also offer a fun Summer Daze schedule (see website www.thebusybeepreschool for details) for new, returning, advancing or the general public, ages 3 – 8. Buzz on in for some exceptional fun!

2-day a week classes/$150 per month

3-day a week classes/$200 per month

Christian Faith Preschool 

At CFS we recognize and celebrate the ever-changing world of the preschooler. Academics, Bible, fine arts, and personal/social skills are all taught through an environment that includes a personal approach with real life experiences, encouraging collaboration and critical thinking.

Classes, Tuition & Fees

• Half Day Preschool, 3-4 year olds, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-11:30am, $415/month
• Full Day Preschool, 3-4 year olds, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-3:10pm, $700/month
• Extended Day Preschool, 3-4 year olds, Monday-Friday, open 6:00am-6:00pm, $915/month
• Enrollment Fee: $100

Location & Contact Info

Federal Way Head Start/ECEAP

We are completely free for income-eligiblefamilies (as well as families with foster kids or grandparents raising kids), and offer a range of additional services. We have 8 locations throughout the Federal Way School District.

Classes, Tuition & Fees

• Half Day Preschool, 3 years old by August 31, 3 or 4 hours (depending on location), FREE, including one meal and one snack
• Full Day Preschool, 3 years old by August 31, 6.5 hours, FREE, including breakfast, lunch, and one snack

Contact Info

• Truman Head Start
• 253-945-2379 or preschool@fwps.org

Enumclaw ECEAP

Enumclaw ECEAP offers FREE preschool classes for income-eligible families (also for families with foster kids and families involved in kinship care). Students develop reading and math skills, as well as developing their social and emotional skills. In addition, there are a range of services available to the  students’ families.

Classes, Tuition & Fees

• Half Day Preschool, 3 years old by August 31, 9:00am-12:00pm, FREE, including breakfast
• Full Day Preschool, 3 years old by August 31, 9:00am-3:30pm, FREE, including breakfast and lunch

Location & Contact Info

Southwood Elementary School
Contact Info: 360-802- 7400 and 360-802- 7420

Additional South King County Options

Burien Cooperative Preschool 

Federal Way Co-op Preschool

Sumner Co-Op Preschool

Pierce County

Midland Cooperative Preschool, Midland/Summit

Midland Cooperative Preschool fosters a child centered learning environment designed to encourage the child’s individual physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development. Midland Cooperative Preschool is a Bates affiliated play-based preschool for children ages 1-3. Parents and children attend each class together giving you time to play and bond with your child. We are the only preschool in the area using this model and have been doing so for 20 years! Our bright and cheerful preschool is located in the Midland area, and because of our proximity to Highway 512 we have served families from Puyallup, Graham, Tacoma, Bonney Lake and Parkland. Visitors are welcome to observe a class at any time during the school year!

Classes, Tuition & Fees

• Age 1 by August 31: Tuesdays or Thursdays, 9:30am-11:00am
• Age 2 by August 31: Wednesdays or Fridays, 9:30am-11:00am
• Registration Fee: $45
• Quarterly Tuition: $155, and Bates Technical Feed of $13.80

Location & Contact Info

Puyallup South Cooperative Preschool 

For children, play is both their work and pleasure. It’s an integral part of a child’s development. We provide age-appropriate, educational play manipulatives and equipment as part of carefully planned learning centers and interest areas.  We provide activities in the preschool program to help develop physical, cognitive, social and emotional skills in young children. Activities are age-appropriate and safe, providing opportunity for successful participation.

Classes, Tuition & Fees

• Blue Class: (2 years old by 8/31) Wednesday/Friday, 9:30am-11:00am, $52/month
• Yellow Class: (3 years old by 8/31) Tuesday/Thursday, 9:30am-11:30am, $62/month
• Green Class: (pre-kindergarten, 4/5 years old by 8/31) Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 11:45am-2:15pm, $82/month
• Puyallup South Co-op Annual Registration Fee: $55.00/first child, $20/each additional child
• Bates Technical College Annual Registration Fee: $83.40 per family (Blue/Yellow), $124.50 per family (Green)
• Additional fees and Bates Registration due at Parent Orientation in September prior to school year.

Location & Contact Info
Calvary Chapel, 3318 182nd Street East, Spanaway, WA 98387
puyallupsouthcoop@gmail.com

All Saints Catholic School

Students age 2 ½ to 5 years are part of the Early Center. We offer full-day care, as well as Pre-School and Pre-K classes at both campuses. The program is licensed through the Washington State Department of Early Learning and participates in the Early Achievers program. The Early Learning Center provides a nurturing environment where the students are taught social, emotional, physical and academic skills.

Classes, Tuition & Fees
Preschool: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8:30am-11:05pm, $195/month
Pre-kindergarten: (4 years old by 08/31): Monday-Friday, 12:05pm-2:50pm, $325/month

Location & Contact Info
2323 54th Ave NE, Fife, WA 98422, 253.922.5360

Additional Pierce County Options

Mountain View Cooperative Preschool  (Edgewood/Milton)

Celebration Friends Preschool (Puyallup)

The Giving Tree Preschool (Puyallup)

Puyallup Valley Cooperative Preschool

South Hill Cooperative Preschool

 Tacoma/NE Tacoma

Annie Wright Schools

A World Class Independent School With The Coverage of Day Care

Charles Wright Academy

At Charles Wright Academy we believe experiential learning through world languages, science labs, athletics, and arts are a absolute must. With a class size of 16, and a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, every child gets more time and attention and more individualized challenges and support.  Charles Wright’s full-day, Jr.Kindergarten (pre-k) and Kindergarten programs provide the broadest and deepest early learning experiences you will find in the South Sound. Teachers are assisted by a para-educator. Students are also taught by nine different specialized teachers, all experts in their respective fields. They take frequent field trips and participate in many all-school activities.

Classes & Tuition

• Junior kindergarten program for 4 year olds
• Full day-5 day a week Jr. Kindergarten (Pre-K) & Kindergarten
• Tuition varies depending on program. Financial Aid may be available.
• Before and After School Care is also available

Contact Info
7723 Chambers Creek Road West, Tacoma, WA 98467
253-620-8373 or www.charleswright.org

St. Lukes Preschool Tacoma

Our classes provide individual attention by teachers as well as teacher-directed and student-initiated activities. We incorporate socialization skills, learning through play, art, music, literature, cooking, science exploration, mathematical thinking skills, language development, listening skills and Christian concepts and values, including weekly chapel visits, into our theme-based program.

Tacoma Waldorf School

Our preschool has a three-day offering for two-and-a-half to three-year-olds, Tuesdays through Thursdays. We also offer a three-, four-, or five-day offering for three-and-a-half to four-year-olds, all of which start on Mondays. Both classes meet from 8:30 a.m. through 12:30 p.m.

Structured for two-and-a-half to four-and-a-half-year olds, the class provides the same home-like environment available in our kindergarten, but gives the younger child a special place to call their own. For many young children, preschool is a first opportunity to learn to play constructively with friends, developing important social skills like sharing and managing their emotions. The preschool classroom gives them the space to develop these skills in a place all their own before moving up to the four- and five-day kindergarten.

Contact info: Visit Tacomawaldorf.org or find them on Facebook. Reach the enrollment coordinator to schedule a visit at 253 383 8711

Preschool Powered by Play, Tacoma

The Children’s Museum of Tacoma’s Preschool is inspired by the best in early childhood education and by the Museum’s mission to honor children and champion play. We believe in the innate capacity of children to wonder, hypothesize, investigate and direct their own learning. Teachers listen, observe, and provoke thoughtful investigations to follow the emergent interests of children within the Museum and carefully designed play-based classroom. Our classroom is a compassionate community that celebrates each person’s unique spark, gifts, and talents.

Preschool locations include the Children’s Museum of Tacoma in downtown Tacoma and the Hoyt Early Learning Center in the Proctor district.

Preschool Class Days, Times and Tuition

Both preschool locations offer 3-day per week classes from September – May. Classes run 2.5 hours each day and are offered either as AM or PM options. Co-op classes require 2 – 3 parent shifts in the classroom per month and are $250 per month. Drop off classes are $350 per month.

For a complete schedule of classes visit www.PlayTacoma.org/preschool

Contact Info
Shannon Rojecki, srojecki@playtacoma.org or 253.627.6031 ext. 228.
Children’s Museum of Tacoma 1501 Pacific Avenue, Suite 202, Tacoma, WA 98402

 The Marine View Christian Preschool exists to create an environment in which children are spiritually nurtured, academically prepared for kindergarten, and allowed to grow and develop in their social interactions with others. The Preschool is a ministry of the church which provides a faith-based curriculum and Bible-based learning in a healthy social environment. Students of Marine View Christian Preschool graduate well-prepared for kindergarten. The school year runs from September through May with enrollment beginning in late March. Currently enrolled students and children of church members have first priority on class openings. Other children are accepted on a first-come, first served, basis. Enrollment is available to all children regardless of race, creed, sex, and cultural or ethnic background.

Classes, Tuition & Fees

• Two’s Class: 2 year olds, Mondays/Wednesdays, 10:30am-12:00pm, $66/month
• Three’s Class: 3 year olds, Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays, 9:30am-12:00pm, $165/month
• Four’s Class: 4 year olds, Tuesday-Friday, 9:30am-12:00pm, $220/month
• Four’s/Five’s Class: 4/5 year olds, Monday-Friday, 9:30am-12:00pm, $275/month
• Registration Fee: $100 nonrefundable registration fee
• Scholarship applications available upon request

Location & Contact Info

8469 Eastside Dr NE, Tacoma, WA 98422

Call today for more information or a tour, 253-952-7343,  or check out our website at wwww.mvcpreschool.org

North Orchard Delong Preshool Co-Op 

We follow the Reggio Emilia philosophy of teaching so that children are given the opportunity to develop their potential. We believe in an individualized, child centered program. Each young student, in their own unique way, has the opportunity to think and play creatively. We believe that a stimulating and enriched environment during early years has a stunning impact on the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of children. Since 1981 we have been serving families and offering students the opportunity to learn, play, and grow.

Classes, Tuition & Fees

• 2-3 years old: Tuesday/Thursday, 9:15am-11:15am, $60/month
• 3-4 years old: Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 9:15am-11:45am, $85/month
• 3 1/2 -5 years old: Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday, 12:15pm-3:15pm, $95/month
• Yearly Registration Fee $45
• Additional Quarterly Fees for Bates registration

Location & Contact Info
4420 N 41st St, Tacoma, WA 98407
Phone number: (253) 620-4004
Email: northorchardmembership@gmail.com
Website: http://northorchardcoop.com

St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School

Inspired by Christ, our common vision at St. Charles is to prepare students to be responsible individuals with traditional Catholic values and a life-long love of learning. As a ministry of St. Charles Borromeo Parish, we provide opportunities for academic and spiritual growth within a secure and supportive environment in partnership with parents, parish, and community.

Classes, Tuition & Fees
Half Day Preschool (3 years old by 08/31), Monday-Friday, 8:30am-11:15am
Full Day Preschool, Monday-Friday, $2870

Location & Contact Info
7112 S 12th St, Tacoma, WA 98465
For more information, call 253-564-5185 ext 3021

St. Patrick Catholic School

St. Patrick Catholic School provides values-based Catholic education with an emphasis on faith, service and academic excellence to families in our parish and greater community. We inspire students to embrace the gospel’s mission of service and provide service opportunities within our school, parish, and community.

 

 

 

 

Classes, Tuition & Fees
Pre Kindergarten: (3 years old by 08/31): Monday-Friday, full day, $3450
Pre Kindergarten: 3 days a week, afternoon only, $2350
Pre Kindergarten: 2 days a week, afternoon only, $1620

Location & Contact Info
1112 North G Street, Tacoma, WA 98403
(253) 272-2297

Sunset Christian Preschool

 Drawing families from University Place and Tacoma neighborhoods, Sunset Christian Preschool is a ministry of University Place Presbyterian Church. We partner with parents to nurture the whole child in a loving, Christian atmosphere.

Classes, Tuition & Fees

Location & Contact Info

8101 27th Street W, University Place, WA 98466

For tours and information, contact Marty Kelly (SCP Director) at 253-564-2522,  ext.138 or Vi Thornton (SCP Administrator) at 253-564-2522, ext.121

Visitation Catholic STEM Academy

Visitation Catholic STEM Academy provides exceptional, individualized education from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Featuring small class sizes, computers in every classroom, and before and after-school care, Visitation maintains high academic and moral standards in a caring environment. Rich in diversity — ethnic, racial and socioeconomic — our students model compassion and service to the community. We are committed to making tuition affordable for all families.

Classes, Tuition & Fees

• Full Day Prekindergarten, 8:15am-3:00pm, $5,892/year
• Half-Day Prekindergarten, 8:15am-11:15am,  $2,946/year
• Instructional fee: $50
• Application Fee: $100 Non- Refundable
• Non-Refundable Full Day Registration Fee – $350 per child due by June 20. ($400 per child if paid after June 20)
• Non-Refundable Half-Day Registration Fee – $175 per child due by June 20.  ($225 per child if paid after June 20)

Location & Contact Info

3306 S 58th St, Tacoma, WA 98409

253-474-6424, steminfo@visitationschool.net

St Mark’s Preschool

St. Mark’s Preschool has been a presence in the West End of Tacoma since 1986. We are housed in a wing of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church designed especially with young children in mind.Learning, growing, and sharing in God’s love is at the heart of St. Mark’s Preschool philosophy. We believe that early childhood should be a time of fun, warmth, security, exploring, and discovery. Our caring staff strives to encourage COOPERATION, CONFIDENCE, CREATIVITY,  CURIOSITY and a sense of COMMUNITY each & every day.

Classes, Tuition & Fees

We serve the following ages (2017-18 tuition rates are included):

• 2/3s class (children are 2.5 years old by August 31st): TU & TH 9:15-11:15 – $135/month
• 3/4s class (children are 3 years old by August 31st): M & W 9:15-11:15, F 9:15-12:00 – $175/month
• PreK class (children are 4 years old by August 31st): M-TH 9:15-12:00 – $290/month
• Optional Extended Class (for PreK only) M-TH 12:00-1:00  $5/day (children bring their own sack lunch)

Classes begin after Labor Day and end in June; families make 10 equal tuition payments throughout the school year. Our calendar follows closely with the Tacoma School District student calendar.

Location and Contact Info

6730 N. 17th Street, Tacoma, 98406

(253) 752-4929

preschool@smlutheran.org