Pinehurst Childcare Center

At Pinehurst Child Care Center, we have been dedicated to providing high-quality child care to children and their families since 1982. In 2010, we joined Sound Child Care Solutions (SCCS), the first and only early learning, shared services consortium in Seattle, which has enabled us to focus on culturally relevant programming and family communication.

Our Philosophy

At the heart of our program is a philosophy that respects the dignity, worth, and uniqueness of each child, staff, and family member. We believe that children learn best when they are loved, respected, and appreciated. We recognize childhood as a valuable stage of the human life cycle, and provide a safe environment for children socially, emotionally, and physically. Our program is built on the knowledge of child development theories and research, and we know that children learn best through play. We also believe that children are best understood in the context of family, culture, and society.

Our Program & Environment

Our curriculum is diverse and culturally rich, providing for physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth. Our classrooms are designed to be orderly and inviting with space for large and small group activities, as well as individual quiet areas. We have the use of a large indoor play area as well as an outdoor play area. We continually strive to provide high-quality care for your child and evaluate our program each year, assessing our strengths and targeting areas for improvement. We also involve parents in our evaluation process through regular questionnaire feedback.

Our Objectives

1. To provide an emotionally supportive and nurturing environment for all children in our care.

2. To help each child reach maximum self-expression in the areas of intellect, creativity, self-esteem, and self-reliance.

3. To provide an anti-bias, culturally relevant environment for each child that reflects a respect for individual and cultural differences.

4. To provide activities which teach non-violence and enhance each child's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.

5. To create a positive and mutually supportive working relationship with the families of the children in our care.

6. To encourage and promote a self-directed staff who work well together as a team.

7. To promote continual staff development based on self and professional development.

Communication

At Pinehurst, we believe that the family is the first and most significant teacher of young children. We encourage a strong partnership between family and school to support your child's growth and development. We strive to work together and be responsive to both you and your child's needs. Through regular conversations, notes, conferences, journals, and parent-teacher conferences, we establish ongoing communication between staff and families. We also schedule center-wide family meetings and gatherings to foster a sense of community and keep you updated on our programs and activities.

Calendar

We have provided a calendar for the 2023-2024 school year, which outlines our center's closures and special events. We hope you can join us for these events, and we look forward to a wonderful year of growth and learning.