Trinity Lutheran Preschool & Childcare

Trinity Lutheran Preschool & Childcare emphasizes learning social skills, how to take turns, to share, to stand in line, to sit quietly in circle time, to respect the teacher and other children, to behave respectfully in God's house, and especially that God loves us all the time.
We learn primarily through play, hands-on experiences, and many different media.
Learning also occurs from the staff's personal example and words of encouragement and love.
Trinity Lutheran Preschool provide Christian atmosphere in which children will become aware of the presence of Christ in their daily lives and to provide the opportunity for each child to learn about himself/herself and his/her abilities, and to develop self- respect and a positive self-image.

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Trinity Lutheran Preschool & Childcare ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:

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School History

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1919
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

Student Body

Total Students
86 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Trinity Lutheran Preschool & Childcare Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition depends upon the age and the number of days each week the child attends.
Admissions Director
Lynn Cooper
Admissions Associate
Kari Grinstead

School Notes

  • preschoolers and pre-k children need to be potty trained before starting.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Trinity Lutheran Preschool & Childcare's ranking?
Trinity Lutheran Preschool & Childcare ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Trinity Lutheran Preschool & Childcare?
The application deadline for Trinity Lutheran Preschool & Childcare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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