Preschool by the Bay

Preschool in Downtown Olympia

Preschool by the Bay studentLocated just across the street from beautiful Percival Landing in Downtown Olympia, Preschool by the Bay is the perfect environment for your child to flourish.

Location

The Olympia Center
222 Columbia St NW
Olympia, WA 98501

Our Program

Preschool by the Bay is a comprehensive school year program for children ages 3-5 (participants must be potty trained). Learning and fun are fostered through themes, sharing, turn-taking and positive communication. Stories, music, art, games, snack, and play support your child’s social skills and readiness to learn. In addition to in-classroom learning, children spend time outside at our neighboring playgrounds and go on field trips to places like the Olympia Farmers Market, Olympia Family Theater, Olympia Fire Station, Timberland Library, and local parks and farms. Our teacher:student ratio is 1:8.

Preschool Hours & Rates


 TYPE  DAYS  HOURS  COST

 Monthly 

  Mondays & Wednesdays   9:30a - Noon   $130 per month 
 Monthly   Tuesdays & Thursdays   9:30a - Noon   $130 per month 

Fun Fund scholarships may be available for qualifying Olympia residents. The Fun Fund is driven solely by donations, and therefore funds may be limited and occasionally unavailable. For more information, please call our customer service team at 360.753.8380.

Registration

Registrations for Fall typically begin in early May. Contact our customer service team at 360.753.8380 or olympiaparks@ci.olympia.wa.us for more information.

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  • Donate to the Fun Fund

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