Community Preschools

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

(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 (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.

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.

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.