Knowledge Beginnings Photo #8 - In Discovery Preschool our children are super busy! They are working hard on potty training, but are also focused on building those first true preschool skill sets.

Knowledge Beginnings

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 156 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Knowledge Beginnings ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1999

Student Body

Total Students
156 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
67%
State avg.: 29%
Students by Grade
Knowledge Beginnings Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • At Knowledge Beginnings you know your child will learn and grow with our nurturing teachers and everyday curriculum. We see ourselves as a school, even for our young ages in infants and toddlers. You know when your child is here they will do so much more then just color or eat snack. We focus on the whole child developmentally, which allows us to implement curriculum that targets the child cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
    Come be a part of our school, and watch your child learn and grow.
  • We have a health and safety coordinator on site and we strive for a safe and healthy environment. All of our teachers are trained in proper procedures and policies and all of our teachers have obtained their First Aid and CPR certification.
  • Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
  • No Subsidies; See bottom of profile to see discounts 10% Discount for the following companies: WaferTech, Sharpe, Underwriters Laboratories, Fishers Investments, Nautilus Inc.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Knowledge Beginnings?
The application deadline for Knowledge Beginnings is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Knowledge Beginnings located?
Knowledge Beginnings is located in the Fairway 164th neighborhood of Vancouver, WA.

School Reviews

5  
Our son has been attending this daycare/preschool since he was 1, so almost 4 years and we absolutely love it. The teachers are great, lots of fun with educational aspect, great flexibility and positive environment. Great place for the little ones.
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 156 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Vancouver, WA is $11,262 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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