The Martha & Mary Children's Learning Center, located at 19282 Front Street NE in Poulsbo, is open from 5:30 am - 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
The center cares for preschoolers, and provides extended care for children attending half-day kindergarten at Poulsbo or Vinland Elementary School.
It also houses our private full-day kindergarten class. Our preschool program focuses on kindergarten readiness.
We work with the children to help prepare them for the social, emotional and intellectual demands of kindergarten.
Learning and readiness skills are all incorporated through fun activities.
Your child will feel proud in his/her ability to show you what they learned at preschool.
That confidence helps to build self-esteem, and contributes to your child's healthy development.
our ultimate goal is to provide positive, happy and successful days as these days make up the bulk of their childhood experiences and memories.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked WA School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Martha & Mary Primary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1891
Student Body
Total Students
17 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 31%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- The Martha & Mary Children's Learning Center, located at 19282 Front Street NE in Poulsbo, is open from 5:30 am - 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The center cares for preschoolers, and provides extended care for children attending half-day kindergarten at Poulsbo or Vinland Elementary School. It also houses our private full-day kindergarten class. Our preschool program focuses on kindergarten readiness. We work with the children to help prepare them for the social, emotional and intellectual demands of kindergarten. Learning and readiness skills are all incorporated through fun activities. Your child will feel proud in his/her ability to show you what they learned at preschool. That confidence helps to build self-esteem, and contributes to your child's healthy development. our ultimate goal is to provide positive, happy and successful days as these days make up the bulk of their childhood experiences and memories.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Martha & Mary Primary School's ranking?
Martha & Mary Primary School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Martha & Mary Primary School?
The application deadline for Martha & Mary Primary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Martha & Mary Primary School is West Sound Academy (2.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Gateway Christian Schools (0.3 miles away)
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