Locations:
Columbia City
3100 S Alaska ST Seattle WA 98023
Peace Flower
Reconciliation Practice
Nature Re-intergration
Diverse, Heart Centered Educators
Cross- Cultural Emersion
Mindfullness Practice
A Community in Service
Coming Winter 2026
Seattle Central District
2120 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98144
Welcome to the McKinney Center for Community & Economic Development. A transformative, six-story, facility located in Seattle’s Central District, designed to foster economic growth & community development. It will house CHERISH ACADEMY CENTRAL in a newly renovated space curated to feel like a home away from home.
I can't think of a bigger job than supporting the positive development of the hearts and minds that will change the world.
Infinite Milam
Founder
Cherish Philosophy
The Cherish Philosophy lays the foundation for a conscious, communal, and decolonized approach to early childhood education.
Rooted in mindfulness, self-empowerment, emotional intelligence, and connection to nature, we honor the whole child — mind, body, heart, and spirit. We move beyond traditional models by creating culturally aware, heart-centered learning spaces where children are seen, valued, and supported in developing their authentic voice.
Parents are active participants and co-stewards in this journey. Their voices, experiences, and involvement are essential to shaping and sustaining the program. This philosophy establishes a new standard — one that values presence over performance, curiosity over compliance, and collective well-being over individual achievement. It creates learning spaces where children are seen, heard, and celebrated as whole beings, not vessels to be filled.
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