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The Cottage School At Mountlake

2303 25th Avenue East -
Seattle, WA 98112

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The Cottage School's Inc. is a well respected program established in 1983 by Laura Thompson.

We currently operate childcare programs at three locations in Seattle.

Our philosophy of education is based on nurturing the whole child.

We provide a developmental appropriate program that encourages children to take a hands-on approach to exploring their environment.

This provides an opportunity for children to develop at their own pace.

The Cottage Schools, Inc, was established in 1983 and currently operates childcare programs at three locations in Seattle.

The original Cottage School was a small cottage located behind a Montlake residence near the University of Washington.

We moved to our current location to meet the growing needs of the community.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 22 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten

Student Body

Total Students

22 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 32%

Students by Grade

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

The Cottage School's Inc. is a well respected program established in 1983 by Laura Thompson. We currently operate childcare programs at three locations in Seattle. Our philosophy of education is based on nurturing the whole child. We provide a developmental appropriate program that encourages children to take a hands-on approach to exploring their environment. This provides an opportunity for children to develop at their own pace. The Cottage Schools, Inc, was established in 1983 and currently operates childcare programs at three locations in Seattle. The original Cottage School was a small cottage located behind a Montlake residence near the University of Washington. We moved to our current location to meet the growing needs of the community.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for The Cottage School At Mountlake is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The Cottage School At Mountlake is located in the Northeast Seattle neighborhood of Seattle, WA. There are 12 other private schools located in Northeast Seattle.

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 22 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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