Our team of teachers bring diversity, dedication, passion and over one hundred years of combined experience in Early Childhood Education.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 30 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1989
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to Gig Harbor KinderCare! We are very excited for you and your family to join us on our adventures in learning. Our school offers ample opportunity for your child to learn and grow in a safe and fun environment. Our teachers and staff have over 130 years of experience working with young children! We are excited to have your family join ours.
- The health and safety of children is something we pride ourselves in. Our team is CPR and first aid certified and the building has a secured entry. We have a dedicated health and safety coordinator who is committed to monitoring our center on a daily basis. This ensures that the standards we have in place are maintained at all times.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: American_sign_langugage, Spanish
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- Dshs and Naccrra
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Gig Harbor KinderCare?
The application deadline for Gig Harbor KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Gig Harbor KinderCare is Harbor Christian Schools (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Nicholas Catholic School (0.3 miles away)
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Miles
Quick Facts
3555 Edwards Dr
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 858-7632
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 858-7632
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Harbor Christian Schools
(Christian)
6509 38th Avenue Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 857-6242
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 857-6242
0.6 miles
Gr: 5-11 | 13 students
6220 38th Ave NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 851-2484
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 851-2484
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 45 students
Harbor Montessori
Montessori School
5414 Comte Dr Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 851-5722
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 851-5722
1 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 175 students
3114 45th Street Ct Nw
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 851-8952
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(253) 851-8952
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 45 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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