The Teachers here are excited to get to know you and your child.
Our passion is teaching! We also invite you to come meet all of us personally!.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 156 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Knowledge Beginnings ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
156 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
67%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- At Knowledge Beginnings you know your child will learn and grow
with our nurturing teachers and everyday curriculum. We see
ourselves as a school, even for our young ages in infants and
toddlers. You know when your child is here they will do so much
more then just color or eat snack. We focus on the whole child
developmentally, which allows us to implement curriculum that
targets the child cognitive, social, emotional, and physical
development.
Come be a part of our school, and watch your child learn and grow. - We have a health and safety coordinator on site and we strive for a safe and healthy environment. All of our teachers are trained in proper procedures and policies and all of our teachers have obtained their First Aid and CPR certification.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- No Subsidies; See bottom of profile to see discounts 10% Discount for the following companies: WaferTech, Sharpe, Underwriters Laboratories, Fishers Investments, Nautilus Inc.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Knowledge Beginnings?
The application deadline for Knowledge Beginnings is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Knowledge Beginnings located?
Knowledge Beginnings is located in the Fairway 164th neighborhood of Vancouver, WA.
School Reviews
5 2/23/2019
Our son has been attending this daycare/preschool since he was 1, so almost 4 years and we absolutely love it. The teachers are great, lots of fun with educational aspect, great flexibility and positive environment. Great place for the little ones.
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