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Mill Plain KinderCare

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 (2025-26)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1984
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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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)

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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).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
  • Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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