Community Preschools
Community Preschools
Program and Resource Information
If you are a preschool or childcare provider who is interested in being added to our list of Community Providers, please fill out the form using this link. Your information will be added to our website within 7 business days.
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Full time program. Licensed and take DSHS. On meal program so all meals are provided.
Duration
Open year round with a few closure dates.
Open Mon-Fri
6:30AM-6:00PM
Eligibility Requirements
Take children ages 1-5. Need award letter from DSHS to show approval before starting. Families will tour facility before starting.
Enrollment Information
- Licensed for 39
- Toddler Class:
- 8 and 2 teachers
- Preschool class: 13 and 2 teachers
- Pre-K class: 18 and 2-3
1933 Main Street, Ferndale WA 98248
Contact: Jean Mcmahon
AHA Childcare
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Busy Kids is licensed by the state of Washington as a family home childcare. We offer full day childcare and include preschool curriculum to support school readiness. We believe children learn best through hands on active play in a safe environment, with both consistency and freedom of expression.
Duration
- Open year round and closed on standard holidays.
- Monday thru Friday 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Eligibility Requirements
- We accept private tuition as well as subsidy.
- Children 18 months and up must be at 1 nap a day and able to sit in a chair at the table.
Enrollment Information
- Age range from 18 months through pre-k.
- There are between 2 and 3 teachers on staff and portions of the day where small groups are split between ages of toddlers and preschoolers.
Busy Kids Preschool
1604 Brookwood Avenue,
Ferndale, WA 98248
Contact: Gina Ivy
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Part day, private Christian preschool serving Ferndale for over 40 years. Play based, hands-on curriculum that meets the learning targets for Kindergarten readiness.
Duration
- 3-year-old classes, M, T, 9:30 AM-noon,
- 3 & 4-year-old classes, W, Th, F, 9:30 AM-noon,
- 3- & 4-year-old classes, T, W, Th, 12:45-3:15 PM
Eligibility Requirements
- 3 years of age by August 31 of year enrolling
- Independent in the bathroom
Enrollment Information
- 3-year-old classes, 12 students
- 4-year-old classes, 13 students
- Total enrollment 76
5904 Vista Drive
Ferndale, WA 98248
Contact: Liza Okan
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Part day private preschool. We provide a Christ-centered, nurturing preschool program. We offer hands-on activities which promote kindergarten readiness. Including, literature, character development, science/STEM, sensory exploration, nature, and letter and number recognition and formation.
Duration
- September through May
- M, W, F
- 9:30 to 12:30
Eligibility Requirements
- For the age 3/4 preschool class students must be potty trained by August 31.
Enrollment Information
- Pre-K class: age 4-5
- 8 spots
- Preschool Class: age 3-4
- 8 spots
- One teacher and one teacher assistant in each class.
Growing Oaks Preschool
2290 Main Streeet
Ferndale WA, 98248
Contact: Ashley Espino: 360-592-3041
Growing Oaks Preschool
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Year round care and learning for children ages 2 up to 5 years, with options for children 12 months to 7 years depending on family and program needs.
Duration
- Year Round
- 8:00 am to 5:30 pm
Eligibility Requirements
- Contact school for details.
Enrollment Information
- Contact school for details.
Honey Hill School
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Little Angels Daycare and Preschool is a year-round home-based daycare in Ferndale. We try to accommodate to everybody from all pathways. We offer preschool curriculum to prepare children for the next steps in school, as well as, both full time and part time child care. If needed, transportation can be arranged. We provide meals. We are bilingual in English and Spanish.
Duration
- Monday-Sunday, 5:00 a.m.- 8:30 p.m.
- Open year-round, seven days a week, and closed on standard holidays.
Eligibility Requirements
- Infant - 13 years.
Enrollment Information
- We accept private tuition, WCCC, Military payments, and vouchers.
- Please contact owner for full-enrollment information.
Little Angels Daycare & Preschool
6129 Aquarius Ave,
Ferndale, WA 98248
Contact: Alice Sanchez
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Christian based preschool and child care program dedicated to learning through play with a Montessori approach including bible stories. Before and after school care available, which includes healthy meals. We practice kindergarten readiness skills in all of our daily activities.
Duration
- Mon through Thurs: 7:30 -5:30
- Preschool Classes: 8:30-12:00
Eligibility Requirements
- Contact school for details.
Enrollment Information
- 6-8 Kids per class
- 1-2 teachers in each class
Little Lambs Preschool
Contact: Joy Fleming
360-318-4196
LittleLambsPreschool.biz
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Meadows Montessori School is an Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) Recognized school and a WA State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) licensed childcare facility.
Duration
- Open Monday-Friday
Eligibility Requirements
- We accept private tuition as well as subsidy.
- Children 15 months to 12 years.
Enrollment Information
Visit: Meadows Montessori and fill-out the "Connect" form.
Meadows Montessori School
2377 Douglas Rr,
Ferndale, WA 98248Contact: Julie Johnson
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(Prenatal-age 3)
EHS is a comprehensive home-based program that helps parents provide learning experiences for their children and prenatal services. Home-based services include weekly in-home visits and two playgroups for children and parents each month.
Duration
- Year-Round
- Monday-Friday
- 8-5 based on family preference
Eligibility Requirements
- Meet income guidelines, families on public assistance, homeless, children with special needs, families who exceed income guidelines encouraged to apply, limited slots for families who exceed income guidelines available.
Enrollment Information
- Home Educator with a case load of up to 10 children. 1:1 family visits with any member of the family and all children the caregiver would like included. Visits can take place in the home or in community locations based on each family's preference.
Preschool and Early Head Start (Main office) 1111 Cornwall Ave, Suite 200
Bellingham, WA 98225
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Preschool (ages 3-5)
Classes are offered four days a week. In addition to high-quality learning environments, Preschool services include quarterly home visits and school conferences to establish child and family goals.
Duration
- September to June
- Tuesday – Friday
- Varying schedules for both part-day and school day options.
Eligibility Requirements
- Meet income guidelines, families on public assistance, homeless, children with special needs, families who exceed income guidelines encouraged to apply, limited slots for families who exceed income guidelines available.
Enrollment Information
- 1 classroom, approximately 18 children accepted in program. Transportation is not available to Ferndale Schools currently. We offer many Opportunity Council-run sites throughout Whatcom County.
Preschool and Early Head Start(Main office) 1111 Cornwall Ave, Suite 200
Bellingham, WA 98225
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Faith based preschool program serving Whatcom County for 25+ years.
Duration
- September through June
- Mon/Wed/Fri: Pre-K 4&5-year old’s
- Tues/Thurs: 3 ½ and 4-year old’s
Eligibility Requirements
- 3 years of age by August 31 of year enrolling
- Independent in the bathroom
Enrollment Information
- Contact school for informatoin.
REDEEMER LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL
858 W Smith Rd,
Bellingham, WA 98226
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Sunrise is a part-time Christian Preschool, preparing your child for kindergarten.
Duration
- September through June
- 4-5 Year Old’s Pre-K: Mon, Wed, Th 9:30-12:00
- 3-4-year old’s: Tues, Friday 9:30-12:00
Eligibility Requirements
- Students must be of age when the school year begins.
Enrollment Information
- 1 class for 3- and 4-year old’s, with a max of 12 children.
- 1 class 4 and 5-year-old pre-K class with a maximum of 16 students.
Sunrise Preschool
2480 W Badger Rd.,
Custer WA 98240
Contact: Katherine Vanvoorst:
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Duration
- Monday through Thursday 9:00-12:30
Eligibility Requirements
- For eligibility requirements and enrollment information please contact the school for details.
Yellow Door
3180 Thorton Road,
Ferndale, WA 98248
Contact: Rachel Reijm
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Duration
- Monday through Friday 9:00 AM-3:30 PM
Eligibility Requirements
- Ages 3-5 (independent bathroom)
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Whatcom Academy Preschool
5217 Northwest Dr, Bellingham, WA 98226
Contact: Janis Cornelsen