Eastsound, WA

Orcas Children's House is a highly respected non-profit childcare center serving the Orcas Island community for over four decades. They employ a play-based, child-directed learning approach with experienced early childhood educators. The center features low teacher-to-child ratios, certified staff with CPR/first aid training, and a nature-inspired curriculum that utilizes their outdoor play spaces and gardens. They emphasize social-emotional development, creative expression, and community involvement. The facility maintains excellent safety protocols and has strong parent-teacher communication systems.

Orcas Island Montessori School offers authentic Montessori education with AMI-trained guides and carefully prepared environments. The toddler and primary programs focus on developing independence, concentration, and coordination through hands-on Montessori materials. Teachers hold advanced degrees in Montessori education and maintain small class sizes. The curriculum emphasizes practical life skills, sensorial development, language acquisition, and mathematical thinking. The school features beautiful natural playgrounds, organic gardens, and a peaceful learning environment that respects each child's individual development pace.

Located in nearby Friday Harbor and serving Orcas Island families, Spring Street's Early Learning Program offers a progressive, inquiry-based curriculum that fosters curiosity and critical thinking. The program features highly qualified early childhood educators with bachelor's degrees and specialized training in developmental psychology. Their approach combines structured academic preparation with ample outdoor exploration and creative arts. The facility includes dedicated early learning classrooms, age-appropriate playgrounds, and integrated technology resources. They maintain rigorous safety standards and offer transportation options for Orcas Island families.