Marysville Cooperative Preschool

Sunshine Preschool & Pre-K has been teaching Marysville preschoolers since 1980, inside the building that once served as the city's original post office. We have turned the old interior into bright, colorful classrooms, and families can take a virtual classroom tour before enrolling. Our mixed-age classes bring together children ages 3 to 5, so most students spend two years with us before kindergarten, and each class is capped at 16. Classes meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday, either 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. Learning goals cover letters, numbers, shapes, patterns, sequencing, writing names and cutting, along with taking turns, listening and self-help skills such as buttoning and zipping. Our two lead teachers have taught preschool for 25 and 20 years. The year includes field trips to the Carleton Farms pumpkin patch, Bridges Pets in Snohomish, Sunnyside Nursery, a grocery store and the Outback Kangaroo Farm, a fire safety visit from Marysville Fire Station 62 and a spring graduation. Tuition is $3,500 for the school year, usually paid as $350 a month, and children must turn 3 by August 31 and be fully potty trained.

Heritage Christian Academy, located in Bothell, Washington, has been a beacon of Christ-centered education since 1979, dedicated to nurturing the unique potential of each child. Serving students from preschool through high school, the academy focuses on those with diverse learning needs, including language-based learning disabilities and twice-exceptional learners. The school emphasizes a family-driven approach that fosters strong relationships among teachers, staff, students, and parents, creating an environment where every child feels known and valued. Key programs such as the Learning Success Center provide tailored support to enhance academic and social skills, while the STEAM-powered curriculum in middle school encourages creativity and critical thinking. With a commitment to low student-teacher ratios and high-quality extended care for children aged 30 months to 12 years, Heritage Christian Academy stands out for its holistic development of students in both spiritual and academic realms. This unique blend of community involvement and specialized educational resources makes Heritage not just a school but a supportive family where children are equipped to pursue their individual paths with confidence.