Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
31st Avenue KinderCare
About the School
- South Hill KinderCare teachers are passionate about your child's happiness and growth and provide a safe, nurturing environment that cultivates self-esteem, growth and independence.
- This is more than a job for our teachers, but an outlet to create an ideal learning environment.
- It’s an opportunity for them to share their passion for life while they inspire, engage and awaken the wonder inside each and every child.
- The staff at South Hill KinderCare are well trained and educated in the Early Childhood Education field.
- We are very proud of the dedication our teacher show to our children and families everyday.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1984
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to South Hill KinderCare located on
31st Ave in beautiful Puyallup, Washington. The minute
you step into the lobby at South Hill KinderCare you instantly feel
the warm, family like quality of our open concept building. You
will feel the warmth and excitement that our wonderful teachers
bring to this center, as well as the strong connection our families
have with our teachers and members of management. We not only want
to make you a valued customer but an integral part of the
KinderCare family.
We pride ourselves in the quality of our classrooms, the eagerness our teachers have to see their students excel, and the dedication our team has to making our building more like a second home to our children and families. All of the teachers have their own unique talents and ideas to enhanceKinderCare’s curriculum. South Hill’s Teachers specialize in making their classrooms stand out individually, making each learning center fun and curriculum focused. We understand that the art of teaching is so important that it should only be practiced by individuals dedicated to excellence. That is why our teachers have been specially selected for our school. They are not only excited to teach but have made a point to make their students excited to learn! We encourage you to come meet our staff and get to know the wonderful teachers who will be guiding your children throughout their day! The teachers focus on the whole child in all aspects of development: social, emotional, cognitive and physical development, all while in an engaging atmosphere. We offer care to children ages six weeks to 12 years and each and every classroom is designed to encourage your child to express and develop their own personality. - South Hill KinderCare is dedicated to safe-guarding your children. We have perimeter fences, age-appropriate playgrounds, key-pad entry, and First Aid/CPR trained teachers.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Languages Spoken: Spanish
- Accreditations: NAEYC
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- DSHS FOR FULL TIME ONLY, NACCRRA.
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for 31st Avenue KinderCare?
The application deadline for 31st Avenue KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to 31st Avenue KinderCare is Cascade Christian -junior High/high School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is All Saints Elementary School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Puyallup KinderCare (0.8 miles away)
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Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 38 students
Daycare / Preschool
301 43 Ave. SE
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-3785
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 343 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
504 2nd Street Sw
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 845-5025
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 454 students
811 21st St Se
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-1776
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: K-6 | 349 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 4
819 21st St SE
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-1776
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 672 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
811 21st Street SE
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-1776
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 454 students
811 21st St Se
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-1776
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 672 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
811 21st Street SE
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-1776
Distance: 4.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 782 students
Specialized Curriculum
5625 52nd Street E
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 445-6000
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 109 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
7306 Waller Rd E
Tacoma, WA 98443
(253) 946-4488
Distance: 6.1 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 206 students
Baptist
10622 8th St E
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 952-7163
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 343 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
504 2nd Street Sw
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 845-5025
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 454 students
811 21st St Se
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-1776
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: K-6 | 349 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 4
819 21st St SE
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-1776
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 7-12 | 672 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
811 21st Street SE
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-1776
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Seventh Day Adventist
904 Shaw Rd
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 845-5722
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 38 students
Daycare / Preschool
301 43 Ave. SE
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-3785
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 343 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
504 2nd Street Sw
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 845-5025
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Seventh Day Adventist
904 Shaw Rd
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 845-5722
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
10221 152nd St E
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 840-5686
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: NS-6 | 392 students
Sports: 8
15502 96th St E
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-1776
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1601 26th Ave Se
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8746
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8746
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 364 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Ferrucci Jr High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3213 Wildwood Pk Dr
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8756
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8756
1 miles
Gr: 7-9 | 815 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2323 39th Ave Se
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8744
Puyallup, WA 98374
(253) 841-8744
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 724 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Kalles Junior High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 7th Ave Se
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8729
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8729
1.7 miles
Gr: 7-9 | 762 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7707 112th St E
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 841-8747
Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 841-8747
1.7 miles
Gr: K-6 | 606 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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