South Colby, WA

Little Explorers provides a nature-inspired, play-based curriculum that emphasizes outdoor exploration and hands-on learning. Their certified teachers implement Creative Curriculum with STEAM integration, maintaining low teacher-to-child ratios (1:4 for infants, 1:8 for preschoolers). The center features secure indoor environments with observation windows, plus two acres of natural outdoor play spaces with gardens, mud kitchens, and nature trails. They prioritize safety with secured entry systems, comprehensive background checks, and regular emergency drills. The center is known for its strong parent communication through daily digital reports and monthly family events.

This AMI-recognized Montessori school offers authentic Montessori education with fully trained guides in every classroom. The program emphasizes individualized learning, practical life skills, and mixed-age classrooms that foster peer learning. Their infant program follows the RIE approach with primary caregivers, while the toddler and primary programs feature comprehensive Montessori materials. The facility includes beautifully prepared classrooms, peaceful outdoor environments with gardening areas, and dedicated art and music spaces. Staff maintain AMI or AMS certifications with ongoing professional development, and the center is praised for its peaceful, respectful approach to child development.

As part of the nationally recognized Bright Horizons network, this center offers the World at Their Fingers curriculum that balances academic readiness with social-emotional development. The program features language immersion opportunities, emergent curriculum based on children's interests, and strong literacy foundations. The state-of-the-art facility includes dedicated age-appropriate learning centers, secure outdoor playgrounds with safety surfaces, and enhanced air filtration systems. All lead teachers hold bachelor's degrees or higher in early childhood education, and the center maintains NAEYC accreditation with rigorous health and safety protocols including comprehensive security systems and nutritionally balanced meal programs.