Now Enrolling for Summer 2026 and the 2026-27 school year!
We are currently accepting applications for two 3-week Summer sessions and the September – June school year. Our licensed, full-day preschool includes three beautifully remodeled classrooms, where children learn, play, and thrive together in a nurturing, developmentally rich environment.
Welcome!
Laurelhurst Early Learning is a licensed, full-day, non-profit preschool offering high-quality, affordable education for children aged 30 months to 6 years. Sponsored by St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, the school emphasizes the development of the whole child, integrating cognitive, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth to meet each child’s unique requirements. We are accepting applications for two 3-week Summer sessions and the September-June 2026/27 school year.
Laurelhurst Early Learning proudly supports the children, families, and staff of Seattle Children’s Hospital and Ronald McDonald House. We share SCH’s mission of compassion and hope, and we are grateful for all the work they do for families throughout our city. As committed childcare providers, we hold as our highest priority the health and safety of all children.
For additional information about Laurelhurst Early Learning, including enrollment for Summer 2026 and the 2026–27 school year, please contact us here. All are welcome!
Inspiring Hearts in a World of Wonder
Positive and supportive relationships are essential during the earliest years of life. Here, each day offers opportunities to explore relationships, learn together, and create a community that nurtures children, teachers, and families. Our goal is for each child to grow in curiosity, creative expression, and wonder.
Belonging Happens Here
Children are welcomed into a warm, home-like environment where they are truly seen and valued. We honor each child’s unique voice, interests, and path of growth. In our caring classroom community, they gain a deep sense of belonging, confidence to express themselves, and respect for others.
Joyful Learning Through Play
At our preschool, play is the heart of learning. Children explore a rich, inviting environment where curiosity leads the way. Guided by skilled and caring teachers, children grow socially, emotionally, and intellectually—building the confidence and skills they need for kindergarten and beyond.
Thoughtful, Nurturing Educators
Our experienced teachers foster a caring, inclusive classroom where every child is seen as a capable thinker. They guide learning with warmth and intention—encouraging choice, reflection, and meaningful participation. By observing and responding to each child’s needs, teachers create space for growth while building a strong sense of community.
Safety is a top priority. Our teachers are trained in first aid, CPR, food handling, and all necessary safety protocols to ensure a secure environment for all children.
We use Brightwheel, which allows teachers to send pictures and messages to families, helping to build positive connections between school and home.
Inspired by Reggio, Fueled by Curiosity
Our curriculum is rooted in the Reggio Emilia approach, where children’s natural curiosity leads to investigation and meaningful learning. We embrace project-based, interdisciplinary learning that integrates subjects like science, math, art, and literacy in developmentally appropriate ways.
When a child wonders about their shadow, for example, it might lead to an exploration of the sun (science), measuring shadows (math), drawing the shapes of shadows (art and fine motor skills), and storytelling (literacy). These meaningful investigations foster critical thinking, creativity, and deep connections across subject areas—making learning both delightful and lasting.