Catch the Son is a preschool and pre-kindergarten program that seeks to promote the healthy development of children.
Classes are designed to provide a variety of experiences that stimulate learning in all developmental areas - physical, social, emotional, intellectual and spiritual.
Our program seeks to provide a warm, loving, Christ-centered environment where children can develop to their fullest potential.
Each child is viewed as a unique child of God. The teachers and curriculum are responsive to individual differences in ability and interest.
Activities are designed to develop a child's self-esteem and positive feelings toward learning.
Field trips, Chapel time, and special guests round out a full curriculum.
Catch the Son is a cooperative school. We are committed to supporting each other as parents.
Parent meetings address school business, keep parents informed, and feature parent education speakers.
Parents assist in the classrooms, help with jobs around the school and work together on one or two fund raisers during the year.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 62 students
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1985
Student Body
Total Students
62 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 31%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
12 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$126/month
School Notes
- Catch the Son was started at Christ The Servant Lutheran Church in Bellingham, Washington, in 1985 to meet the needs of young families in our community and to provide a quality early childhood education program for young children. At that time, one teacher and 12 students met twice a week. Today, there are three teachers and 62 students meeting in five different sessions during the week. Catch the Son Preschool is a parent cooperative school offering a Christian-based early learning program. Our program is based on the belief that children construct knowledge through exploration and hands-on experiences, and that families are a child's first teacher and our partner in education. Our cooperative model involves parents working closely with teachers as they volunteer regularly as teacher assistants, and take on a school or classroom job. In the classroom, teachers provide an environment that exposes children to literacy, math, science, physical fitness, music and arts, all while paying special attention to growing faith in God and relationships with one another. Catch the Son is an outreach ministry of Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, responsible to the church council.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Catch The Son Preschool?
The application deadline for Catch The Son Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Catch The Son Preschool located?
Catch The Son Preschool is located in the Whatcom Falls Neighborhood neighborhood of Bellingham, WA.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Catch The Son Preschool is Explorations Academy (1.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Assumption Catholic School (1.8 miles away)
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1701 Ellis St # 215
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 671-8085
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 671-8085
1.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 48 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2116 Cornwall Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-6133
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-6133
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 259 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
941 Austin St
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 733-3164
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 733-3164
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 237 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Bellingham Christian School
(Christian)
1600 E Sunset Dr
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 733-7303
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 733-7303
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 378 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1
Montessori At Samish Woods
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1027 Samish Way
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 650-9465
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 650-9465
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 78 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1701 Ellis St # 215
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 671-8085
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 671-8085
1.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 48 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Independence High School
Alternative School
121 Alder Dr
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 595-2630
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 595-2630
8.6 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 16 students Tuition listed
Lynden Christian Schools: Administration
(Christian)
515 Drayton St
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 318-9525
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 318-9525
13.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,311 students
Lynden Christian School
(Christian)
417 Lyncs Dr
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-5492
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-5492
14 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,210 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 6
Skagit Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
530 N Section St
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 755-9261
Burlington, WA 98233
(360) 755-9261
19.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 128 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1701 Ellis St # 215
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 671-8085
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 671-8085
1.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 48 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2116 Cornwall Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-6133
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-6133
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 259 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
941 Austin St
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 733-3164
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 733-3164
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 237 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Bellingham Christian School
(Christian)
1600 E Sunset Dr
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 733-7303
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 733-7303
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 378 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1
Montessori At Samish Woods
Montessori School
1027 Samish Way
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 650-9465
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 650-9465
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 78 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2116 Cornwall Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-6133
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-6133
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 259 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
941 Austin St
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 733-3164
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 733-3164
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 237 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Bellingham Christian School
(Christian)
1600 E Sunset Dr
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 733-7303
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 733-7303
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 378 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1
Montessori At Samish Woods
Montessori School
1027 Samish Way
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 650-9465
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 650-9465
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 78 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cedar Tree Montessori
Montessori School
2114 Broadway
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 714-1762
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 714-1762
2.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 79 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
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Kulshan Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
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1250 Kenoyer Dr
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 676-4886
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 676-4886
0.3 miles
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Carl Cozier Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
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1330 Lincoln St
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 676-6410
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 676-6410
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Yew St
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-6440
Bellingham, WA 98226
(360) 676-6440
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Options High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2015 Franklin St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 647-6871
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 647-6871
1.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Visions (Seamar Youth Center)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1603 E Illinois St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 647-6871
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 647-6871
1.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 55%
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