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Whidbey Island Tots and Preschool Guide

August 25, 2021

Are you looking for a preschool, private school, or other fun for young children?

If so, we've rounded up some great schools and programs for you to check out. 

Please visit click on their contact information to learn more about each one and schedule a tour today.

Want to see your program featured in the 2022 Preschool-Age School and Activity Guide?

Email us today!

Programs are listed in no particular order.



ECEAP Free Preschool:

Anacortes, Central Whidbey, and South Whidbey ECEAP classes begin Thursday, September 8th.  
North Whidbey ECEAP classes begin on Tuesday, September 13th.
Are you looking for either School Day or Part Day options for preschool? 

Please call for more information.
For an application, please call the Main Office at 360-679-5348 or download one www.skagit.edu/eceap



















Mama and Me Playgroup
Hosted by Happy Day Childcare


For Ages 0-4
To sign up for this Playgroup, please email Raven at:
happydaychildcare1@gmail.com

4th Saturday of every month, starting July 23rd.
at Happy Day Childcare, Freeland
Time: 3 – 5 p.m.

Free and open to the public!
Mama's feel free to bring food and beverages for yourself
or everyone. Food will be provided for the children.

Happy Day Child Care
(206) 669-8139
ravenpynn@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/happydayfam1



NASWI "A Place for Grace" Postpartum Group

Have you recently had a baby? Are you looking for some extra support or a way to meet other new parents in our NAS Whidbey community?

We are excited to announce that Nurse Allie will be hosting a postpartum support group starting July 14th! We would love to have you join!

Having a baby can be a BIG adjustment!

Come connect with other new parents as we discuss the highs and lows of parenthood.

2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month beginning July 14.

10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Maylor Point Community Center

1039 Mountain Circle, Oak Harbor

NASWI Seaplane Base

Babies and children are welcome.

Contact Allison Pendock, Visting Nurse with any questions.

allison.pendock@nmcrs.org



Music Together of Oak Harbor



Have you ever wondered what you can do to nurture the musical growth of your child, regardless of your own musical ability?


Join our mixed-age class for children from 0 to school age and their grownup! Be a family that makes Music Together® with song, chant, instruments, and movement.


The mixed-age allows siblings to participate together and for you to see music through the lens of beautiful young eyes. See the babies babble along with the music, the 1-year-old sit in wonder and then begin to find their own way to expressing what they feel.


See your children learn to move to music and celebrate and rhythm and tones they hear. 

Be a part of the joy that comes with making Music Together.

Several classes and class times to choose from!

Learn more or register today for Music Together of Oak Harbor!



Courses at Forces - Where We Learn Through Play




Courses at Forces, Where We Learn Through Play

Courses at Forces is a preschool where kids learn through play.
We provide a thriving environment, where students practice fine motor skills, social and emotional skills, and so much more!  

There have been decades of research in developmental psychology that shows play is the most effective way for young children to learn, develop social skills, and regulate their emotions.  

Preschool: Ages 3-5, M,T,TH,F 8:00am-12:00pm.  

$350 a month with a $40 enrollment fee.

Visit them on Facebook!

(360) 320-0998

Located in Oak Harbor

Learn more or register today!


His Kids Preschool

"Heart to Heart and Hand to Hand"

Located at Oak Harbor Lutheran Church

Preschool Class: 

M, T, W: 8:45 AM ~ 11:45 AM or  M, T, W: 1:00 PM ~ 4:00 PM 

$170/month for 3-day Preschool class 

Pre-K Readiness Class (must be enrolled in the 3-day preschool class) 

Th, F: 9:30 AM ~ 12:30 PM 

$115/ month for Pre-K Readiness Class 

$50 Non-refundable registration fee and a $50 tuition fee are due at sign-up 

*****Children must be at least 3 years old AND fully toilet trained.

Call 360-679-1561



Ebey Academy Childcare Learning Center

Offering Small class sizes. Certified teachers in ECE and CPR. 

Who: Ages infant - 6 years

Where:  Coupeville

https://www.facebook.com/Ebeyschool

(360) 678-1859



Apple Orchard Preschool

879 Race Road, in Coupeville

Now enrolling for ages 2.5 years to 5 years old.

We accept private paid and state-paid tuition.

Please call or email for more information.

(541) 513-2964

appleorchard879@gmail.com

Visit them on Facebook


Ms. Ashley's Pre-School





Ms. Ashley's Pre-School - Oak Harbor

Ms. Ashley's on Facebook

(360) 679-2402

520 S.E. Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor

ms-ashleyspreschool@outlook.com

Our preschool and daycare care for children ages 3-Years of age and older.

We are an "Educational Playhouse". 

Children learn through play, socialization, and learning to be nice friend.

Children work on their language and literacy skills, math and counting skills. music and dramatic play. 

We work on letters, numbers, shapes, and colors. 

Children can use their imagination to its fullest, here at Ms-Ashley's Preschool. 

Helping each child reach Kindergarten readiness is truly our goal. 

We have rated a "Level 3" with Early Achievers and take pride in rating at Level 3.

Learn more or register today!


Little Cloud Academy


Little Cloud Academy - Oak Harbor

Looking for a 1/2 day kindergarten option?
Did your child just miss the cut-off for Kindergarten? By a few weeks or by a few months?
Want a smaller class experience for your kindergartner?
Little Cloud Academy could be the best option for you!

With a small class size of only 6 kids, I can meet your child at his/her individual level and have him/her ready for Kindergarten or 1st grade next year! 

Call Tracy, send an email or visit Little Cloud Academy's website. 

540-907-0354

www.littlecloudacademy.wixsite.com/preschool

Little Cloud Academy on Facebook







His Kids Preschool 

His Kids Preschool, at Oak Harbor Lutheran Church. 

Classes: MTW 9a.m. to 12p.m. or 12:45p.m. to 3:45p.m. 

Questions about our play and learn program, please call 360-679-1561 or visit https://oakharborlutheran.org/his-kids-preschool/

His Kids Preschool has been an important ministry of Oak Harbor Lutheran Church and the community since 1993. We serve as an outreach of the Christian Church to help children develop spiritually, physically, socially, and emotionally with a readiness experience in preparation for school


Playscape of Whidbey Island




Playscape: A program of Mother Mentors Whidbey Island:

Playscape is closed for the summer.

Get notice of upcoming events, including the free "Parent Pantry" in Oak Harbor and Langley

Visit us on Facebook!

https://www.mothermentors.org/


No Pre-Registration Required! 


Your School or Program Here!






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