Discovery Village is a child enrichment center that caters to children from birth to 9 years of age. It provides kids the opportunity to take part in classes, such as art, cooking, zumba and dance. The owners, Amber Allin and Mollie Hoff, strive to make the facility a safe and clean environment centered around serving young families with multiple children.
The cafe is stocked with healthy snacks, such as muffins and fresh fruits. The lunch menu consists of soups and sandwiches, such as the all-time favorite grilled cheese. Preschool classes are now being offered and drop-in playtime is always available.
Located in the in the lower level of the Mallards Pointe Building, Curious By Nature offers toddlers and preschoolers a unique education experience. The schools incorporates several teaching styles into their curriculum to provide a well-rounded experience. Nature is a big part of the schools focus and the motto is "there isn't bad weather just bad clothing choices." Kids get the opportunity to study in the outdoors rather than just filling out a worksheet about it. The school offers a programs for toddler, preschoolers and pre-kindergarten starting fall 2011.
This busy childcare facility is located on the intersection of Peacock Hill Avenue and 144th Street in northern Gig Harbor. In His Hands Learning Centers welcomes kids who are 4 weeks old to 12 years of age. It has programs for infants, toddlers and preschool programs. It also offers Before and After and summer camps to fit parent's busy schedules.
Founded in 1976, Gig Harbor Academy is the oldest non-public school in the Gig Harbor peninsula. More than 150 students attend this facility on 32nd Street. It has four-buildings to accommodate students from preschool through fifth grade. The preschool curriculum includes art, music and Spanish in addition to pre-reading skills, math and science. Fitness and technology are also part of the school curriculum. In order to maintain its family like environment, parents are welcome to volunteer. Gig Harbor Academy also offers before- and after-school programs.
Located on Crescent Valley Drive NW, Arcadia Montessori has been in Gig Harbor since 1996. Each class has 20 students with two instructors. The school offers three- or five-day sessions every week for students ages 3–6 years old. Arcadia Montessori includes Spanish in its curriculum. There is another branch of Arcadia Montessori in Tacoma.
The Chapel Hill Preschool is located in Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church off Skansie Avenue. Each class has no more than 15 students. The school encourages parents to participate in the classroom while the teacher and an assistant teacher lead the class. The students and staff worship every week in the church's main chapel. The school also has plenty of parking. Sharen Littlefield is the director of the preschool.
This is the satellite campus for Stepping Stones Preschool. It is located on the Lighthouse Christian School campus on 36th Street. It is a private non-profit school that offers Christian education for kids who are a year to 5 years old. The class schedules vary depending on the student's age. The class curriculum includes math, science, literacy, music and the Bible. It also provides education for social interaction and motor skills. The main campus is located on 38th Avenue.
Rainy Dayz is a unique, private preschool and kindergarten that offers classes based on Washington State's Essential Academic Learning Requirements (EALR's). The program was designed using Montessori and traditional preschool teaching philosophies. The school focuses on the emotional, cognitive, social and physical development of students to ensure a smooth transition into elementary school and beyond. Rainy Dayz welcomes children ages 18 months to 6 years. Potty training is not required.
Located on Peacock Hill Avenue, Little Lambs Preschool is part of Agnus Dei Lutheran Church, which was organized in October 1979. Little Lambs Preschool opened in September 1995. Since then, it has been providing early childhood education for 2- to 5-year-old children. Class schedules and tuition vary depending on the student's age. The school curriculum includes science, writing, art and music.
Located off 38th Avenue, Stepping Stones Preschool offers Christian education for kids who are a year to 5 years old. The school is a private non-profit facility. The class schedules vary depending on the student's age. The class curriculum includes math, science, literacy, music and Bible. It also provides education for social interaction and motor skills. There is a large playground on the property. It also has a satellite campus on 36th Street.
The Gig Harbor Cooperative Preschool is a parent-operated, non-profit organization affiliated with Bates Technical College. It aims to provide learning experiences that foster the cognitive, physical and emotional development in children. Gig Harbor Cooperative Preschool offers a curriculum and learning atmosphere designed to help the growth of motor skills and hands-on, visual learning.
King of Glory Lutheran Church provides religious instruction, youth programs and community services to Gig Harbor and Port Orchard residents. Worship services are held on Sundays at 10:15am, and Holy Communion is offered on the first and third Sundays of the month. King of Glory also holds a family education hour on Sundays before worship, from 9am-10am. It is also home to the local chapter of the Lutheran Women's Missionary League. Community services provided by King of Glory Lutheran Church. These include Vacation Bible School, held for school-age children during summer break, and Matthew's Meals, a program that seeks to provide hot meals to needy families at least once a month.
For more information about King of Glory Lutheran Church or the programs it hosts, contact pastor Rev. Ronald T. Norris.
