Olalla, WA

The Goddard School of Gig Harbor is a premier early childhood education center serving the Olalla area with a comprehensive F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience). The school features state-certified teachers with degrees in early childhood education, low student-to-teacher ratios, and security-coded entry systems. Their play-based curriculum focuses on literacy, STEM, arts, and social-emotional development, with daily updates through their proprietary mobile app. The facility includes age-appropriate playgrounds, bright classrooms with natural lighting, and specialized learning centers for different developmental stages.

Kitsap Children's Montessori provides authentic Montessori education serving families throughout South Kitsap County, including Olalla. The center features AMI-certified Montessori guides, mixed-age classrooms, and hands-on learning materials that encourage independence and self-directed learning. Their curriculum emphasizes practical life skills, sensorial development, language arts, mathematics, and cultural studies. The natural outdoor environment includes gardens, climbing structures, and nature exploration areas. The school maintains small class sizes and emphasizes peaceful conflict resolution and community building.

Bright Horizons at Gig Harbor offers research-based early education programs with their World at Their Fingertips curriculum, serving the greater Gig Harbor area including Olalla. The center features degreed early childhood educators, comprehensive security systems, and USDA-approved meal programs. Their emergent curriculum follows children's interests while building foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The facility includes dedicated art studios, music rooms, and outdoor learning environments with natural elements. Bright Horizons maintains NAEYC accreditation and emphasizes partnership with families through regular communication and parent education resources.