Richland, WA

Children's Garden Learning Center offers a comprehensive educational program with a play-based curriculum that incorporates STEM activities, literacy development, and social-emotional learning. The center features highly qualified early childhood educators with low student-teacher ratios, secure entry systems, and age-appropriate learning environments. Their facility includes both indoor and outdoor play spaces designed to encourage exploration and development. The center emphasizes parent communication through daily reports and regular conferences, and provides nutritious meals and snacks. What sets them apart is their commitment to individualized learning plans and their extensive outdoor nature-based learning experiences.

Primrose School of Richland follows the nationally recognized Balanced Learning® approach, blending teacher-directed and child-initiated activities with a focus on character development and academics. The center features state-of-the-art security systems including keypad entry and comprehensive monitoring. Their curriculum includes literacy, mathematics, science, and arts, delivered by degreed early childhood educators. The facility includes dedicated age-appropriate classrooms, indoor gymnasium, and secure outdoor playgrounds. Their standout features include the exclusive Harmony & Heart® music program and regular community service projects that teach children the importance of giving back.

Bright Horizons at Kadlec offers a research-based curriculum called The World at Their Fingertips®, which focuses on language, literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, arts, and technology. The center serves primarily Kadlec Regional Medical Center employees but also accepts community enrollment. Features include highly qualified teachers with early childhood credentials, secure facility access, and comprehensive health and safety protocols. Their Emergent Curriculum adapts to children's interests while meeting developmental milestones. Unique aspects include their STEM lab, literacy-rich environments, and the Growing Readers® program that promotes early literacy skills through daily reading activities and library access.