PRESCHOOLS IN WHATCOM COUNTY

Looking for a preschool near you here in Whatcom County? Look no further! The Preschool Directory is listed by city to make it easy to find the best, free, affordable, public, Montessori, half day or Pre-K preschool in Bellingham, Ferndale, Lynden, & Blaine.

KIDS CENTRAL PRESCHOOL

925 North Forest St
Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: 360-734-7180

Programs Offered:

Blended class for 3 to 5 year olds (must be potty trained)
Choose your schedule 2, 3, or 4 days
9am to Noon, Monday - Thursday
Small class size = amazingly low student teacher ratio
Play based learning
Nurturing Christian focus
Spacious learning environment (with lots of natural light)
Affordable Pricing

Testimonial: "My daughter has grown so much in the nurturing environment at Kids’ Central Preschool. She is excited every day to go to school and can’t wait to tell me what she learned when she comes home. The teaching team is amazing—they are flexible, adaptable, and incredibly supportive. As a parent, it’s great knowing the small class size means she receives plenty of attention throughout the day, and the flexible schedule let us pick what works for our family. We’ll be sad to leave Kids’ Central, but I am confident she has the foundation she needs to transition smoothly into kindergarten". (Erin - Local Mom)

NORTH COAST PRESCHOOL

1710 Express Drive
Bellingham, WA 98225

(360) 733-6969

Programs Offered:

Preschool: Tuesday/Thursday 8:30am-11:30am
Pre-K: Monday/Wednesday/Friday – 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Testimonial: “Maggie absolutely loved her experience at North Coast Preschool. We've been to so many schools around town, and for Maggie, this was the perfect fit. The gymnastics component was valuable for her age, but the small size and truly caring staff made it fantastic. She was well prepared for full time Kindergarten” Trevor,~Local Dad

The Franklin Academy
Location:
3000 Northwest Ave.
Bellingham WA 98225

Programs Offered:
Monday-Wednesday-Friday | 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Monday-Friday | 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Monday-Wednesday-Friday | 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Full Day, Extended Year)
Monday-Friday | 7 a.m. - 6 p.m (Full Day, Extended Year)

Testimonial: "The preschool offers a huge variety of activities- art, reading, math, sensory play, outdoor play, Spanish, music, etc. I've been pleased with the unscheduled, mini-conferences available before or after school to check-in. The teachers (and whole staff!) are flexible and understanding when it comes to family needs, schedules, and all the unusual requests that come with having a four-year-old! I couldn't be happier with our experience! " ~ Treasure, Local Mom

FIRS & FIDDLEHEADS FOREST SCHOOL

4605 Cable Street
Bellingham, WA 98225

(360)733-6840

Programs Offered:

Starting: September 3, 2020
Ages: 3-5 years old (must be potty trained)
Hours: 8:00 am – 11:30 am

2-day, 3-day and 5-day options available

The Loving Tree School

United Church of Ferndale

(An Open, Affirming and Reconciling Congregation)

ALL are Welcome

Home of the Loving Tree Preschool

2034 Washington Street

Ferndale, WA 98248

360-384-3302

Programs Offered:
Starting: Fall, 2021
Ages: 4-5 years old Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
Age: 3 year olds are Thursday & Friday
All Classes are 8:30am-12:15pm

Testimonial: "My family feels so blessed to have had four years of our two little learners being nurtured at Loving Tree School. My kids met friends, grew in their confidence and learned to be members of a community." Chantee Z, parent.

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Washington State Programs & Special Needs

Washington State Department of Early Learning
The Washington State Department of Early Learning focuses on providing information and resources to parents in Washington State. Their website contains contact information to assist you in locating licensed childcare in your community. It also provides information on assistance programs such as Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) and Head Start. ECEAP is funded by Washington State and includes preschool education, health services coordination and family support services. Head Start is funded by the federal government to essentially provide those services also.