Why Choose Cherish Academy?
More Than a School —
A Home for Growth
We believe that every child deserves a place to learn, explore, and be themselves. At Cherish Academy, we combine a strong educational foundation with compassion, creativity, and a sense of community.
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- Play-based
- Project-based
- Nature-based
- Art · Culture · Science
- Heart-centered
Cherish in Motion
Learning happens everywhere.
In the classroom, in the rain, through art, in circles and out in the community.
The Cherish Philosophy
A different way to experience preschool.
Cherish Academy offers a conscious, communal approach to early childhood education. Children are supported as whole beings: mind, body, heart and spirit.
We create culturally aware, heart-centered learning spaces where children can build emotional intelligence, independence, curiosity, confidence, creativity and authentic voice.
Our goal is not simply to prepare children for school. It is to help them build a relationship with themselves, one another, their community and the world around them.
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Emotional Intelligence
Self-awareness, empathy, communication, confidence and peaceful reconciliation.
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Nature Re-Integration
Hands-on exploration, living systems, outdoor learning and respect for the natural world.
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Mindfulness
Yoga, breath, reflection, positive self-talk, quiet time, movement and presence.
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Creative Learning
Art, imagination, project work, storytelling, music, movement and child-led investigation.
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Cross-Cultural Learning
Identity, traditions, language, food, art, geography and global curiosity.
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Community in Service
Children experience themselves as helpers, contributors and compassionate members of a village.
The Cherish Method
Seven conscious learning zones.
The Cherish Method transforms the classroom into seven intentional environments, each supporting a different dimension of whole-child development.
The Empowerment Circle
Voice, connection, belonging, leadership and community.
The Wonder Lab
Math, science, sensory discovery, experimentation and inquiry.
The Story Sanctuary
Reading, storytelling, language, imagination and quiet connection.
The Heart Playhouse
Imaginative play, identity, empathy, social learning and expression.
The Peaceful Garden
Regulation, reflection, mindfulness, peace and reconnection.
The Explorer's Atelier
Creative materials, design, loose parts, art and invention.
The Movement Flow Zone
Movement, rhythm, yoga, coordination, music and body awareness.
Life at Cherish
Moments we cherish.
A peek inside our days: discovering, creating, playing and growing together.
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little explorers
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learning together
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curious minds
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big smiles
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creating & dreaming
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friends for life
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hands-on fun
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growing every day
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happy hearts
Programs
Flexible ways to be part of Cherish.
Choose the preschool rhythm that best supports your child and your family.
What Families Say
Happy kids. Happy parents.
I enrolled my daughter (3) at Cherish this summer and it has been a great experience for her so far! I love that the program emphasizes so much on the importance of being outdoors. My learning philosophy is very aligned with the school so that was an important consideration when seeking the right place to enroll her. I am very happy with the decision. The daily activities change and seem to challenge my daughter in different ways. I have not come across another program with this approach of incorporating so much of the outdoors. It is definitely in line with my values and expectations. Additionally, Infinite and the staff are easy going, wonderful, communicative people to work with. Super happy parent and child.
Our daughter has had an amazing time at Cherish this school year! It's a welcoming and inviting community and she felt right at home. The teachers and administrative staff clearly care a lot about the kids and families in the program and have build a transparent and open culture. I know they are deeply invested in her well-being. My kiddo runs happily in each morning and always comes home with lots to tell me - what more could I ask for!
Cherish Academy has been a wonderful experience for my 4 year old daughter, including me. A true gem in Columbia City that I have full confidence in the care and growth of my little precious. She has developed so much with her teachers and shares her adventures with me through excitement and songs she learned from class. Teacher Infinite's passion and drive to create a safe space for children to learn and grow their personalities is effectively generous. As parent to another, I would recommend and confirm their choice to consider Cherish as their community preschool.
“My kiddo runs happily in each morning”
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Locations
Two Seattle homes, one caring family.
S Alaska St
3100 S Alaska St, Seattle, WA 98108
S Jackson St
2120 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98144
Location: 3718 SW 335th Ct, Federal Way WA 98023
Call (206) 638-2306
Email: [email protected]
Site: https://www.thecherishacademy.com
