is a private, not-for-profit preschool and child care center, established in 1981 to provide high quality care and education for young children in a warm and nurturing environment.  THE EARLY LEARNING and DEVELOPMENT CENTER is not affiliated with any religious or other organization.

• Our Greenwood Center is Accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (N.A.E.Y.C.) 

• To provide a developmentally based program which will meet the child's emotional, intellectual and health needs, as well as providing for their physical care.  

• To recognize the individuality of each child and to foster the child's growth to their full potential, understanding that they are also part of the larger community.

Mission Statement

It is our mission at The EARLY LEARNING and DEVELOPMENT CENTER to serve children and families by providing an inclusive, high quality early childhood education program; one that supports the social, emotional, and developmental growth of each individual child. Our goal is to be a leader in High quality child care in the greater Seattle area.

 Program Philosophy

• We recognize the primacy of the family in each child's life, and strive to respect and support each family in raising and educating their children.

• We strive for open communication with families to help us understand the significant events in each child's home life, and to share with families the significant events that occur while children are in our care.

• We strive for a diverse staff who care about young children, and have the necessary tools to provide a developmentally appropriate environment in which children can learn and grow.

• We strive to help the staff in their quest for excellence, with ongoing training and professional support.

• The Center is not affiliated with any religious or other organization.

• We recognize the individuality of each child and family. We also recognize the unique role that spirituality and religion can play in each person's life. We therefore believe it would be presumptuous for us to attempt to define that spirituality or religion for the children of the families we serve.

Anti-Bias Policy

The EARLY LEARNING and DEVELOPMENT CENTER promotes and implements an anti-bias curriculum in each classroom. The Center and staff are committed to providing an inclusive environment that reflects and affirms all families and cultures. Our curriculum is designed to support children's pride in their family and cultural identity, and to provide activities that build self-esteem in children. All Center staff members receive ongoing training in diversity and anti-bias education.