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Northwest Center Kids is happy to announce that its second early learning and child care program has opened in downtown Seattle! Northwest Center Kids at Chinook is a full time program that serves children from 6 weeks of age through PreKindergarten. We are currently enrolling all ages. Please see our tuition rates for the 2011 year. Northwest Center Kids at Chinook is also actively recruiting families with income under 80% of median family income for Seattle. Please call 206-286-2390 or visit our website for more information.

The Northwest Center Child Development Program offers a succession of inclusive classroom experiences and programs for children from infancy through 12 years of age.

Infants—6 weeks to 12 months
A warm, nurturing environment where teachers support each baby’s development at his or her individual pace and schedule.

Waddlers—12 to 20 months
A transitional program that allows infants to master walking and adapt to a larger social group.

Toddlers—20 months to 2½ years
Children are supported in experimenting with and practicing their new social, language and motor skills in a stimulating and safe environment.

Young Preschool—2½ to 3½ years
Stresses the importance of independence through choices and self-guided learning to meet developmental language and cognitive milestones.

Pre-Kindergarten—3 to 5 years
Children are exposed to pre-academics and early literacy through hands-on learning that also strengthens social and problem solving skills.

School Age Program—Kindergarten through 12 years
Takes place before and after school, and when elementary schools are not in session. A collaborative program that strengthens skills taught in school programs, as well as homework help and enrichment activities.

Summer Camp—Kindergarten through 12 years
A recreational program that includes community field trips, arts and crafts, and other enrichment activities. Individual goals support children's growth between school years.