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.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked WA School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 86 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Trinity Lutheran Preschool & Childcare ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School History
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1919
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
86 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
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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Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 537-1901
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 537-1901
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Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 535-2522
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 535-2522
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Tacoma, WA 98466
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Tacoma, WA 98466
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120 123rd Street South
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 537-1901
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 537-1901
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 98 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
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Montessori School
14824 C Street South
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 535-2522
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 535-2522
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Parkland Lutheran Church & School ![Parkland Lutheran Church & School Photo]( "Parkland Lutheran Church & School Photo")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
120 123rd Street South
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 537-1901
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 537-1901
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 98 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Imagination School
Montessori School
14824 C Street South
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 535-2522
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 535-2522
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 14 students
Montessori In Motion ![Montessori In Motion Photo - Primary child at work.]( "Montessori In Motion Photo - Primary child at work.")
Montessori School
7323 27th St W, University Place, WA 98466
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 565-3080
Tacoma, WA 98466
(253) 565-3080
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Parkland Lutheran Church & School ![Parkland Lutheran Church & School Photo]( "Parkland Lutheran Church & School Photo")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
120 123rd Street South
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 537-1901
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 537-1901
0.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 98 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
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Tacoma, WA 98444
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Tacoma, WA 98444
(509) 496-1143
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Tacoma, WA 98444
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Tacoma, WA 98444
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Tacoma, WA 98444
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Gr: PK-6 | 14 students
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Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 537-6870
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 537-6870
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Tacoma, WA 98444
(509) 496-1143
Tacoma, WA 98444
(509) 496-1143
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Gr: K-9 | 37 students Avg. class size: 10 students
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Spanaway, WA 98387
(253) 537-1749
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Parkland Lutheran Church & School ![Parkland Lutheran Church & School Photo]( "Parkland Lutheran Church & School Photo")
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120 123rd Street South
Tacoma, WA 98444
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Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 537-1901
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Gr: PK-8 | 98 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
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(Catholic)
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Tacoma, WA 98444
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Tacoma, WA 98444
(509) 496-1143
1.1 miles
Gr: K-9 | 37 students Avg. class size: 10 students
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Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 537-2696
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 537-2696
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Gr: PK-8 | 147 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Imagination School
Montessori School
14824 C Street South
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 535-2522
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 535-2522
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 14 students
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Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 584-5748
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(253) 584-5748
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Parkland Lutheran Church & School ![Parkland Lutheran Church & School Photo]( "Parkland Lutheran Church & School Photo")
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Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 537-1901
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Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 535-2522
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Gr: PK-6 | 14 students
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Tacoma, WA 98444
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Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4675
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(253) 298-4307
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4307
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Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-3105
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Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
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(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
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Tacoma, WA 98446
(253) 298-4000
Tacoma, WA 98446
(253) 298-4000
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Rank:
Rank:
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Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 298-4205
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Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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