Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Sammamish Childrens School
About the School
- Our warm and accepting teaching style helps each child feel secure and comfortable.
- At Sammamish Children's School each child will have many opportunities to succeed emotionally, socially, physically and academically.
- Our program encourages discovery, exploration, creative learning and problem solving skills.
- We want each child to grow in their ability to recognize feelings and to express emotions.
- Our program builds on the child's natural sense of wonder as they experience the excitement of creating a picture, building a Lego tower, or the thrill of writing their name for the first time.
- Our commitment shows in our well-trained and caring staff, a comprehensive curriculum, a clean environment, and a smile on a child's face.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1973
Campus Size
4 acres
Student Body
Total Students
104 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
State avg.: 32%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
10 students
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: A School Shaped By STEM Principles
- Our warm and accepting teaching style helps each child feel secure and comfortable. At Sammamish Children's School each child will have many opportunities to succeed emotionally, socially, physically and academically. Our program encourages discovery, exploration, creative learning and problem solving skills. We want each child to grow in their ability to recognize feelings and to express emotions. Our program builds on the child's natural sense of wonder as they experience the excitement of creating a picture, building a Lego tower, or the thrill of writing their name for the first time. Our commitment shows in our well-trained and caring staff, a comprehensive curriculum, a clean environment, and a smile on a child's face.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Sammamish Childrens School often compared to?
Sammamish Childrens School is often viewed alongside schools like Sammamish KinderCare by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Sammamish Childrens School?
The application deadline for Sammamish Childrens School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Sammamish Childrens School vs. Sammamish KinderCare
The nearest high school and elementary school to Sammamish Childrens School is Eastside Catholic School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Sammamish KinderCare (0.3 miles away)
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Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 22
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(425) 295-3000
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(425) 392-8053
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(425) 295-3000
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Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 295-3024
Distance: 0.5 mi
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Avg. class size: 19 students
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Catholic
232 228th Avenue SE
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 295-3000
Distance: 0.2 mi
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Catholic
232 228th Ave Se
Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 295-3024
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students
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Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 836-1600
Distance: 0.6 mi
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Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 6
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Sammamish, WA 98075
(425) 392-8053
Distance: 1.3 mi
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Sammamish, WA 98074
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(425) 837-5340
Distance: 0.6 mi
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Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
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Sammamish, WA 98075
(425) 392-8053
Distance: 1.3 mi
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Avg. class size: 20 students
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Sammamish, WA 98074
(425) 868-1943
Distance: 2.0 mi
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(425) 936-2710
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(425) 936-2710
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School Reviews
5 10/6/2012
This is the most amazing school for 1 year olds through Kindergarten. They have a great summer and after school care program. I have three children in this school and wish it went through elementary. The teachers and staff truly care about the children. Well run, well organized and all around spectacular.
S & R Vandell
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