The teachers and staff at Shasta Way KinderCare have over 100 years of combined childcare experience.
They are dedicated and passionate about what they do and turn every experience into a teachable moment.
They create an engaging and cheerful learning environment that will help your child to reach his or her fullest potential.
Our staff partners with our families every day through parent teacher communication to ensure that parents are actively involved with the growth and development of their child.
Our staff believes that children are the seeds of life - you water them, give them sunlight and watch them flourish. We are the gardeners of your children's future!.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 25 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
1984
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
25 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to the Shasta Way KinderCare, where each day there is an extraordinary way to learn! We have individualized learning for the whole child and provide a good balance between teacher directed (small and large groups) and child directed learning in their discovery areas. We provide meals and snacks, quiet time and outdoor experiences! Come join us for a day to remember!
- We value health and safety at our center which is why we have the following features: A keypad entry to the building, fenced playground and all of our staff are CPR and First Aid certified.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: German
- DSHS (Full-time ONLY)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Shasta Way KinderCare?
The application deadline for Shasta Way KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Shasta Way KinderCare is Excelsior Youth Center (2.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is North Wall Schools (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Spokane Montessori School North (0.3 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Spokane Montessori School North
Montessori School
9009 N Wall St
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 466-6959
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 466-6959
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 38 students Tuition listed
9408 N Wall Street
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 466-2695
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 466-2695
0.6 miles
Gr: K-6 | 105 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
St. Matthew Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
6917 N Country Homes Blvd
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 327-5601
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 327-5601
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 133 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
A Bright Beginning Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
6415 N Wall St
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 327-2080
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 327-2080
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 63 students
St. Thomas More School
(Catholic)
515 W Saint Thomas More Way
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 466-3811
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 466-3811
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 262 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Excelsior Youth Center
Special Education School
3754 W Indian Trl Rd
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 559-3158
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 559-3158
2.3 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 33 students
Salish School Of Spokane
Alternative School
4125 N Maple St
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 325-2018
Spokane, WA 99205
(509) 325-2018
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 51 students
2929 W Waikiki Road
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 464-8744
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 464-8744
3.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 330 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1224 E Euclid Ave
Spokane, WA 99207
(509) 483-8511
Spokane, WA 99207
(509) 483-8511
3.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 794 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Michael's Academy
(Catholic)
8500 N St Michaels Rd
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 467-0986
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 467-0986
3.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 138 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
9408 N Wall Street
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 466-2695
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 466-2695
0.6 miles
Gr: K-6 | 105 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
St. Matthew Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
6917 N Country Homes Blvd
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 327-5601
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 327-5601
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 133 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Thomas More School
(Catholic)
515 W Saint Thomas More Way
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 466-3811
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 466-3811
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 262 students
Assumption Parish School
(Catholic)
3618 W Indian Trail Rd
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 328-1115
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 328-1115
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Excelsior Youth Center
Special Education School
3754 W Indian Trl Rd
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 559-3158
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 559-3158
2.3 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 33 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Spokane Montessori School North
Montessori School
9009 N Wall St
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 466-6959
Spokane, WA 99218
(509) 466-6959
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 38 students Tuition listed
St. Matthew Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
6917 N Country Homes Blvd
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 327-5601
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 327-5601
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 133 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
A Bright Beginning Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
6415 N Wall St
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 327-2080
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 327-2080
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 63 students
St. Thomas More School
(Catholic)
515 W Saint Thomas More Way
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 466-3811
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 466-3811
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 262 students
Assumption Parish School
(Catholic)
3618 W Indian Trail Rd
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 328-1115
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 328-1115
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
215 W Elmore Ave
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 465-6400
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 465-6400
0.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 433 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
906 W Weile Ave
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 354-3400
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 354-3400
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13120 N Pittsburg St
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 465-6800
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 465-6800
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 465 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Alternative School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8621 N Five Mile Road
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 465-7700
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 465-7700
1.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 790 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2606 W. Johannsen Rd.
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 465-7810
Spokane, WA 99208
(509) 465-7810
1.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 386 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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