We are a play-based preschool that focuses on promoting learning through experience, using imagination, and treating one another with compassion. We are a team!
Over 20 years ago, we met at a home daycare on Mercer Island. We became best friends immediately and by the age of 3 we planned to become future “daycare ladies”. Our love for children has only grown over the years. The two of us had such a wonderful experience growing up in a nurturing home daycare; we only hope to create the same impact on your child by being their home away from home! We are pa
07/08/2024
The Growing Tree is currently accepting applications for our infant classroom for spaces starting Fall 2024! Children must be under the age of one by September 1, 2024 to apply.
🌳Low child to staff ratios
🌳Flexible schedules, 1-5 days/week, partial or extended day
🌳Play-based, child centered care
Please see our website or email Jessi at [email protected] to apply!
We’re hiring! Offering competitive pay and a range of benefits, plus a $1,000 bonus with a one year contract! If you think you’d be a good fit for our team, email your resume to [email protected]
04/25/2022
The Growing Tree Playcare & Preschool is looking for qualified teachers to join our team! We are hiring full time lead teachers for our Infant and Waddler classes, as well as FT assistants and floats. With roots in Montessori, Reggio Emilia and Waldorf approaches, each nature-based class is child-centered according to the age and stage of the children.
We believe in teaching, modeling, and fostering compassion and a love of learning from day one. Team teaching allows for a healthy ratio of teachers to children, giving everyone time and space for one on one interactions, and lively play.
Click Below to Apply!
https://www.indeed.com/cmp/The-Growing-Tree-Playcare-and-Preschool/abo
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01/28/2022
We’re growing! Our new, larger location opens Summer 2022! Offering full and part time care for children 6 weeks through 5 years old. Visit our website for more information or to schedule a tour!
01/27/2022
Our annual pumpkin patch and fall reunion is this Sunday at Swan's Trail in Snohomish! We will be meeting in the Children's Play Area around 10am. Hope to see you there!
05/31/2018
What's Going On In Your Child's Brain When You Read Them A Story? There are many ways young children encounter stories. A new study finds a "Goldilocks effect," where a cartoon may be "too hot" and audiobooks "too cold" for learning readers.
05/17/2018
"Scandinavian countries value childhood as a revered, nostalgic period of time that is not rushed, but rather embraced. As a result, children are encouraged to enjoy their youth and to appreciate play and natural curiosity as forms of learning"
Forest Kindergartens: A Multicultural Perspective | Natural Start ©2018 North American Association for Environmental Education | 2000 P Street NW | Suite 540 | Washington DC 20036 | 202.419.0412
05/09/2018
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all of our AMAZING teachers! You go above and beyond every single day and we are forever grateful to have you on our team💕
A year in the life of our 8 preschool teachers at The Treehouse Playcare & Preschool and Growing Tree:
6 weekend field trips
48 weekly newsletters written
144 loads of laundry
240 science experiments completed
400 hours of continuing education
576 times bouncing/rocking/singing babies to sleep
720 circle times lead
1152 hours working after hours
1440 songs sang
1450 hours spent outside
1920 times picking up the playrooms
2400 hours of snuggles
3220 emails to parents
3600 bottles prepared
3600 lessons planned
6000 books read aloud
8440 messes cleaned up
10800 art projects planned, prepped, enjoyed, and cleaned up
14400 diapers changed
19200 hugs given
32400 meals/snacks prepared/served/dishes done
51840 trips to the bathroom with potty trainers
365 days of unconditional love 💗
02/28/2018
The Most Valuable Thing a Parent Can Do for Their Kids Glennon Doyle Melton on the importance of teaching our kids how to handle pain and process grief.
01/09/2018
2018 The Treehouse Playcare & Preschool Open House Sunday, January 28th from 10am-2pm! Meet the teachers, tour the school, and learn more about our unique program for children 2.5-5 years old.
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https://www.thegrowingtreeplaycare.com/
Now enrolling for Spring, Summer, and Fall 2018
| Monday | 7am - 5:30pm |
| Tuesday | 7am - 5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 7am - 5:30pm |
| Thursday | 7am - 5:30pm |
| Friday | 7am - 5:30pm |
