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Facility parity for Pre-K: public and private schools

by WFIS | Nov 21, 2024 | DCYF, early learning licensing, L&I, The Advocate, Transition to Kindergarten, WFIS News

Public schools offer early learning programs without being subject to the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) licensing requirements. This exempts them from DCYF’s costly, labor-intensive licensing processes and facility mandates, creating a significant...

Transition to Kindergarten

by WFIS | May 23, 2024 | Education News, Student Resources, The Advocate, Transition to Kindergarten, WFIS News

Public schools across the state have been opening transition-to-kindergarten programs for four-year-olds to participate in the elementary school program. The data public schools reported to OSPI (Excel download) shows a steady increase from September’s 3500...

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  • Assumption-St. Bridget School
  • Cascade Christian Academy
  • Evergreen Christian School
  • Harbor Montessori School
  • Hope Lutheran School
  • Mount Vernon Christian School
  • Northwest Christian School
    Preschool-8th Grade where students consider themselves a family of friends.
  • Northwest Christian Schools
  • Seattle Area German American School
    German immersion Preschool through Elementary School
  • Seattle Christian School
  • Seattle Jewish Community School
  • The Bear Creek School
  • The Northwest School
  • Three Rivers Christian School
    To prepare students from infancy thru 12th grade to impact the world for Christ.

Pacesetter Members

  • Eaton Arrowsmith Academy
    Cognitive development is our education priority.
  • Northwest Christian School
    Preschool-8th Grade where students consider themselves a family of friends.
  • Renton Prep
    Leading Private Education
  • Spruce Street School
    Where students are valued for who they are.
  • St. Anne School
    ENRICHING MIND, BODY, AND SOUL SINCE 1923
  • St. Madeleine Sophie School
    Serve, Lead, Love and Learn
  • University Child Development School (UCDS)
    Igniting positive change

Recent News

  • WFIS Board of Directors Spring Meeting May 12, 2025
  • Professional Development & other opportunities May 12, 2025
  • Summer Running Start Update from OSPI May 12, 2025
  • DOH to pause School & Child Care Immunization Module sign-ups May 12, 2025
  • Distribution of donated HVAC filters May 12, 2025

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    • Full Time
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    • Full Time
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    • Tacoma, Washington State
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    • Pacific Christian Academy - Federal Way
    • Pacific Christian Academy
    • Full Time
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