Programs

Learning through play, in two languages

Every program at ScholarKids is built around your child's developmental stage, blending structured learning with imaginative play in a bilingual English and Spanish environment.

Infants

4 weeks – 17 months

Our infant program centers on building trust and secure attachment. Each baby follows their own individual feeding and nap schedule. We practice safe sleep, skin-to-skin during feedings, and provide consistent, loving routines. Parents provide formula or breast milk; we provide a nurturing, stimulating environment.

Individual feeding schedules

Safe sleep certified

Diaper changes logged

Daily Tadpoles updates

Sensory play

Toddlers are natural explorers. Our program supports language development, social skills, and big emotions through music, movement, and hands-on activities. We support potty training in partnership with families and introduce bilingual vocabulary in both languages throughout the day.

Social-emotional learning

Potty training support

Toddlers

18 – 29 months

Mixed-age peer play

Music & movement

Bilingual vocabulary

Preschool

30 months – 5 years

Our preschool program prepares children for kindergarten through play-based learning, early literacy, math readiness, and creative arts. We follow an emergent curriculum, building lessons around each child's natural curiosity and interests, and use the Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ & ASQ:SE) to track developmental and social-emotional progress, sharing results with families.

Kindergarten readiness

Creative arts

Early literacy & math

Bilingual curriculum

ASQ / ASQ-SE

Emergent curriculum

School Age

School-age children

Before and after school care in a safe, familiar environment. School-age children enjoy homework time, creative projects, outdoor play, and connection with younger children — building leadership skills and empathy. We follow Tacoma School District closures.

Homework support

Outdoor daily play

Leadership activities

Follows TSD schedule

A truly bilingual environment

Spanish and English are woven throughout every part of our day — songs, stories, instructions, conversations. Children absorb both languages naturally during their most critical window for language acquisition. Family conferences can be conducted in either language.

Meals & Nutrition

ScholarKids participates in the USDA CACFP nutrition program. Hot meals and snacks are included in tuition at no extra charge.

8:00 – 9:00 AM

Morning Breakfast

10:00 – 10:30 AM

Morning snack (infants)

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Lunch

3:00 – 3:30 PM

Afternoon snack

What we provide

We take care of the essentials so you don't have to pack them every day.

SCHOLAR KIDS PROVIDES:

Wet wipes
Daily meals & snacks
Rain gear for outdoor play
Nap cots & blankets

Family events & celebrations

Throughout the year we host optional family events and celebrations, (Father's Day gathering, etc.) where loved ones are invited to join us at the center. These are a wonderful opportunity to connect with your child's teachers and other ScholarKids families. Participation is always optional and never required.