West Valley Early Learning Center

Mill Creek Preschool is a premier bilingual (English/Spanish) educational institution dedicated to providing a nurturing and enriching environment for children aged 2.5 to 6 years. We specialize in supporting students with language-based learning disabilities and other diverse special needs through individualized instruction and an open-concept learning environment inspired by Reggio Emilia and Montessori principles. This new location opened in September 2023. Reserve your spot ASAP! We have the only Spanish-involved preschool in the City of Mill Creek, WA (that we know of). Our curricula include The Creative Curriculum, El Curr'culo Creativo, and the Experience Curriculum. We've been educating and entertaining kiddos for over 10 years in the Mill Creek area. This home-grown family business started as one humble childcare location, eventually expanding to a total of 6 partner locations that include childcare or preschool. Our affiliate sites offer childcare about 10 minutes away. Call us or Google ABC Care Co if you need full-time care or your baby is outside the preschool ages of 30 months to 6 years (pre-Kindergarten).

At Academy for Precision Learning (APL), we believe that every individual possesses a unique set of talents and capabilities. As a K-12 independent school in Seattle, we are dedicated to empowering our students in defining and achieving their aspirations for a fulfilling life. Our community is built on the foundation of celebrating neurodiversity, advocating for individual voices, and promoting agency among our learners. We provide a safe, dynamic, and inclusive environment where neurodiverse students—including those with autism and ADHD—learn alongside their neurotypical peers. Our instructional model is strengths-based and highly individualized, focusing on the social and emotional well-being of our students just as much as their academic success. With small class sizes and a 5:1 student-teacher ratio, we offer an experiential and community-based learning approach that makes education accessible and meaningful. Every student at APL is treated as a partner in their own learning journey, as we work together to identify their passions, motivations, and goals for the future. We uniquely integrate clinical supports directly into the school day. Our classrooms are staffed with talented educators, Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), and Behavior Technicians who provide embedded therapies, including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and social skills support. This collaborative model ensures that students can access their education while developing the essential skills for independent living. Our comprehensive support services also include counseling and summer programming designed to nurture the whole child. Families choose APL for our warm community and our commitment to high-quality outcomes. We are a Washington State-approved Non-Public Agency (NPA) and partner with over 10 school districts for IEP contract placements. For our high schoolers, the Pathways Program provides a robust framework for post-secondary planning, ensuring students graduate with a state-recognized diploma and a realistic, fulfilling plan for college or transition programs. Whether through district funding, insurance coverage for clinical services, or financial aid, we strive to make our transformative education accessible to all.

Founded in 1997, Academy Schools is a nonsectarian, non-profit private school located in Tukwila, Washington. The school was born out of a commitment to provide a student-centered environment that respects individual needs and learning styles. Serving students from Pre-K through 12th grade, Academy Schools focuses on quality, inclusive, whole-child education in a setting that encourages children to become lifelong learners and find their own unique gifts. The school serves both neurotypical and neurodiverse students, including those with ADHD, Autism, learning differences, and anxiety. With small class sizes of 10 students or fewer, the school is able to assess each student's learning style and tune its instructional model to match. This personalized approach ensures that no student is just 'passed along,' but instead receives the extra attention and guidance needed for long-term success in both academics and social-emotional life. Instruction at Academy Schools is characterized by hands-on activities, projects, and a variety of methodologies designed to engage and motivate students. The curriculum includes specialist classes such as daily PE, computer science, music, drama, library, and life skills. Therapeutic services, including Speech & Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy, are available to support students' developmental and educational goals within the inclusive learning environment. Staffing at Academy Schools is led by Head of School Ashley Hobbs and a dedicated team of educators who believe that each child should be known, loved, and celebrated for their unique gifts. The school emphasizes a strong partnership with families, requiring a mandatory 15-hour annual volunteer commitment per family to foster a vital sense of community. This collaboration between teachers and parents is seen as essential for sustaining the school's educational excellence. Admissions at Academy Schools involve an online application, a student visit of at least two days to explore the campus, and the review of transcripts and referrals. The school is nationally accredited and specifically holds accreditation from AESD-WA. Tuition rates are tiered by grade level, and the school offers tuition assistance to families, reflecting its commitment to accessibility and organizational planning governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees.