Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-5
- Enrollment: 187 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Hillcrest Kids
About the School
- Hillcrest Kids is licensed by the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, and operates within the requirements set by that department.
- It is sponsored by Hillcrest Chapel Inc. and endeavors to provide quality childcare with a Christian concern.
- Hillcrest Kids will provide care for children without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, handicaps, religion, or creed.
- The age span for a child enrolled is 1 year old and walking to six years old and Kindergarten.
- Our Before and After School program is designed for children 1st-5th grade attending the southside public schools.
- Our Smooth Sailing program is full time care during school closures, including the summer months.
- Hillcrest Kids provides a full range of programs from early years through pre-school and additional elementary programs in the summer and during school breaks.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-5
- Enrollment: 187 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-5
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1973
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
187 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
31%
State avg.: 32%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies based on desired schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Hillcrest Kids?
The application deadline for Hillcrest Kids is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Hillcrest Kids located?
Hillcrest Kids is located in the Happy Valley neighborhood of Bellingham, WA. There are 2 other private schools located in Happy Valley.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Hillcrest Kids is Explorations Academy (2.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cascades Montessori Middle School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Blue Heron Montessori School (0.7 miles away)
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Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Montessori School
920 24th St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 306-3669
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 7-8 | 25 students
Montessori School
2710 Mckenzie Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 306-8723
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
2945 Douglas Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 752-2699
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
1027 Samish Way
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 650-9465
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 48 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Alternative School
1701 Ellis St # 215
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 671-8085
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 48 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Alternative School
1701 Ellis St # 215
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 671-8085
Distance: 9.2 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 16 students
Alternative School
121 Alder Dr
Sedro Woolley, WA 98284
(360) 595-2630
Distance: 16.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,311 students
Christian
515 Drayton St
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 318-9525
Distance: 16.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,210 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
417 Lyncs Dr
Lynden, WA 98264
(360) 354-5492
Distance: 17.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 79 students
Seventh Day Adventist
107 Enchanted Forest Rd
Eastsound, WA 98245
(360) 376-6683
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 7-8 | 25 students
Montessori School
2710 Mckenzie Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 306-8723
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
1027 Samish Way
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 650-9465
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 48 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Alternative School
1701 Ellis St # 215
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 671-8085
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 259 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
2116 Cornwall Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-6133
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 79 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
2114 Broadway
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 714-1762
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-K | 42 students
Montessori School
920 24th St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 306-3669
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
2945 Douglas Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 752-2699
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
1027 Samish Way
Bellingham, WA 98229
(360) 650-9465
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 80 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Montessori School
2117 Walnut St.
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 527-9638
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 259 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
2116 Cornwall Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 733-6133
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(Reading: ≥50%)
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
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1409 18th St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6424
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6424
0.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 258 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Fairhaven Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Park Ridge Rd
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6450
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6450
0.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 588 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Lowell Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
914 15th St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6430
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6430
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Happy Valley Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1041 24th St
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6420
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6420
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Sehome High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2700 Bill Mcdonald Pkwy
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6481
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 676-6481
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,116 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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