Our team is solidly focused on ensuring your child is successful at our center.
We work together to address any challenges an individual child may be having, and have also partnered with schools locally as our children transition to Kindergarten.
Ultimately, our goal is for every child's unique needs to be met and for them to feel at home in our center.
We have a commitment to work with every child and help them thrive in a group setting.
We have a mix of tenured and newer staff, but each of them holds the same passion and commitment to the success of your child.
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 Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1984
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Welcome to Mill Plain KinderCare. We are located in Vancouver, Washington on SE 117th Avenue (across from Cinetopia). Our center provides quality care and education for children aged 12 months to 12 years. Our center was awarded NAC accreditation for the second time in 2012. Accreditation is awarded to centers that consistently provide a high level of care and education for young children. Our tenured staff is committed to on-going communication and building long lasting relationships with our families. Children have their own unique qualities and sometimes challenges, we approach each day with a sense of adventure. We focus on children's individual needs and working with your family to give each child the best opportunity to succeed on their own personal journey. We hope you will take the time to visit our center and see all the fun adventures your child will experience as part of our family at Mill Plain KinderCare.
- From our key code entry system to our vigilant cleaning and sanitization practices you can be assured that your child's health and safety is always our top priority. Our staff is CPR and first aid certified, and we even have a Health and Safety Coordinator on staff to ensure we stay on track. We invite you to stop byand seefor yourselfany time.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM, M-F
- Yes. CD will go over programs with parent. Part-time available with subsidies if child has set schedule.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Mill Plain KinderCare?
The application deadline for Mill Plain KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Mill Plain KinderCare is Skyview Baptist Academy (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Cascade Park KinderCare (0.2 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cascade Park KinderCare ![Cascade Park KinderCare Photo - Our infant room is cozy and warm, bright and fun.]( "Cascade Park KinderCare Photo - Our infant room is cozy and warm, bright and fun.")
Daycare / Preschool
400 Southeast 120th Ave.
Vancouver, WA 98683
(360) 254-2871
Vancouver, WA 98683
(360) 254-2871
0.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
805 SE Ellsworth Rd
Vancouver, WA 98664
(360) 892-2018
Vancouver, WA 98664
(360) 892-2018
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-K | 50 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Skyview Baptist Academy
(Christian)
9914 Se 6th St
Vancouver, WA 98664
(360) 892-0454
Vancouver, WA 98664
(360) 892-0454
0.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 36 students Tuition listed
10606 Ne 14th St
Vancouver, WA 98664
(360) 944-8096
Vancouver, WA 98664
(360) 944-8096
1.2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 137 students Avg. class size: 24 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
10316 Ne 14th Street
Vancouver, WA 98664
(360) 256-0872
Vancouver, WA 98664
(360) 256-0872
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 150 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Skyview Baptist Academy
(Christian)
9914 Se 6th St
Vancouver, WA 98664
(360) 892-0454
Vancouver, WA 98664
(360) 892-0454
0.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 36 students Tuition listed
5135 Ne Columbia Blvd
Portland, OR 97218
(503) 972-2461
Portland, OR 97218
(503) 972-2461
4.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
9200 NE Fremont
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 252-5207
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 252-5207
4.6 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 363 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hosanna Christian School
(Christian)
4120 NE St Johns Road
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 906-0941
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 906-0941
4.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 152 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cornerstone Christian School ![Cornerstone Christian School Photo]( "Cornerstone Christian School Photo")
(Calvinist)
10818 NE 117th Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 318-0663
Vancouver, WA 98662
(360) 318-0663
4.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 107 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 5
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Skyview Baptist Academy
(Christian)
9914 Se 6th St
Vancouver, WA 98664
(360) 892-0454
Vancouver, WA 98664
(360) 892-0454
0.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 36 students Tuition listed
10606 Ne 14th St
Vancouver, WA 98664
(360) 944-8096
Vancouver, WA 98664
(360) 944-8096
1.2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 137 students Avg. class size: 24 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Mill Plain Childrens Village Day School
Vocational/Technical School
15301 Se Mill Plain Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98684
(360) 253-2908
Vancouver, WA 98684
(360) 253-2908
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 115 students
St. Joseph Catholic School ![St. Joseph Catholic School Photo]( "St. Joseph Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
6500 Highland Drive
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 696-2586
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 696-2586
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 473 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sonshine Christian School
(Christian)
2711 NE Andresen Rd
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 574-5307
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 574-5307
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students Avg. class size: 15 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cascade Park KinderCare ![Cascade Park KinderCare Photo - Our infant room is cozy and warm, bright and fun.]( "Cascade Park KinderCare Photo - Our infant room is cozy and warm, bright and fun.")
Daycare / Preschool
400 Southeast 120th Ave.
Vancouver, WA 98683
(360) 254-2871
Vancouver, WA 98683
(360) 254-2871
0.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
805 SE Ellsworth Rd
Vancouver, WA 98664
(360) 892-2018
Vancouver, WA 98664
(360) 892-2018
0.4 miles
Gr: NS-K | 50 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
10316 Ne 14th Street
Vancouver, WA 98664
(360) 256-0872
Vancouver, WA 98664
(360) 256-0872
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 150 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
Mill Plain Childrens Village Day School
Vocational/Technical School
15301 Se Mill Plain Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98684
(360) 253-2908
Vancouver, WA 98684
(360) 253-2908
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 115 students
St. Joseph Catholic School ![St. Joseph Catholic School Photo]( "St. Joseph Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
6500 Highland Drive
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 696-2586
Vancouver, WA 98661
(360) 696-2586
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 473 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ellsworth Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
512 Se Ellsworth Avenue
Vancouver, WA 98664
(360) 604-6950
Vancouver, WA 98664
(360) 604-6950
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Northwest Allprep
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2016 S. Steele Rd.
Prosser, WA 99350
(972) 365-0561
Prosser, WA 99350
(972) 365-0561
0.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 112 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Fircrest Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12001 Ne Ninth Street
Vancouver, WA 98684
(360) 604-6925
Vancouver, WA 98684
(360) 604-6925
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 341 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12601 Se Riverridge Drive
Vancouver, WA 98684
(360) 604-6625
Vancouver, WA 98684
(360) 604-6625
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 322 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Crestline Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13003 S E 7th Street
Vancouver, WA 98683
(360) 604-3325
Vancouver, WA 98683
(360) 604-3325
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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