South Hill KinderCare teachers are passionate about your child's happiness and growth and provide a safe, nurturing environment that cultivates self-esteem, growth and independence.
This is more than a job for our teachers, but an outlet to create an ideal learning environment.
It’s an opportunity for them to share their passion for life while they inspire, engage and awaken the wonder inside each and every child.
The staff at South Hill KinderCare are well trained and educated in the Early Childhood Education field.
We are very proud of the dedication our teacher show to our children and families everyday.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1984
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Welcome to South Hill KinderCare located on
31st Ave in beautiful Puyallup, Washington. The minute
you step into the lobby at South Hill KinderCare you instantly feel
the warm, family like quality of our open concept building. You
will feel the warmth and excitement that our wonderful teachers
bring to this center, as well as the strong connection our families
have with our teachers and members of management. We not only want
to make you a valued customer but an integral part of the
KinderCare family.
We pride ourselves in the quality of our classrooms, the eagerness our teachers have to see their students excel, and the dedication our team has to making our building more like a second home to our children and families. All of the teachers have their own unique talents and ideas to enhanceKinderCare’s curriculum. South Hill’s Teachers specialize in making their classrooms stand out individually, making each learning center fun and curriculum focused. We understand that the art of teaching is so important that it should only be practiced by individuals dedicated to excellence. That is why our teachers have been specially selected for our school. They are not only excited to teach but have made a point to make their students excited to learn! We encourage you to come meet our staff and get to know the wonderful teachers who will be guiding your children throughout their day! The teachers focus on the whole child in all aspects of development: social, emotional, cognitive and physical development, all while in an engaging atmosphere. We offer care to children ages six weeks to 12 years and each and every classroom is designed to encourage your child to express and develop their own personality. - South Hill KinderCare is dedicated to safe-guarding your children. We have perimeter fences, age-appropriate playgrounds, key-pad entry, and First Aid/CPR trained teachers.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- DSHS FOR FULL TIME ONLY, NACCRRA.
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for 31st Avenue KinderCare?
The application deadline for 31st Avenue KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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