Our philosophy is based in our belief that children are competent individuals who can construct their own meaning of their experiences.
The teacher’s role is not to provide all the correct answers.
Rather, the teacher provides the occasion for discovery and learning.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 126 students
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
We welcome all children.
Year Founded
2014
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
126 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
Average Class Size
14 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Please visit our website for our tuition rates.
Admissions Director
Christa Giblin-Niven
Admissions Associate
Hailey Landagora
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Creative Drama, Individual Instruction/Skill-Building Sessions, Yoga
Creative Drama, Individual Instruction/Skill-Building Sessions, Yoga
School Notes
- Our approach is hands-on and multisensory. We recognize that children have a natural curiosity and a predisposition to enjoy the unexpected. Children engage in active exploration and investigation to make sense of their world. We strive to fuel children’s investigative impulses and encourage discovery, promote questioning and challenging of ideas, and formulate connections of experience.
- We respect children’s multiple ways of demonstrating their intelligence. Children are encouraged to develop their individual strengths and each child’s unique contribution to their community is appreciated. Strengths are celebrated and valued while opportunities are created to provide exposure to, and enhancement of, other talents and skills. Children will be given the opportunity to express themselves through music, painting, drama, song, movement, and play.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for A Child's Journey School?
The application deadline for A Child's Journey School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is A Child's Journey School located?
A Child's Journey School is located in the Totem Lake neighborhood of Kirkland, WA. There are 2 other private schools located in Totem Lake.
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