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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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.
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ZONE 01
The Empowerment Circle
Voice, connection, belonging, leadership and community.
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ZONE 02
The Wonder Lab
Math, science, sensory discovery, experimentation and inquiry.
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ZONE 03
The Story Sanctuary
Reading, storytelling, language, imagination and quiet connection.
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ZONE 04
The Heart Playhouse
Imaginative play, identity, empathy, social learning and expression.
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ZONE 05
The Peaceful Garden
Regulation, reflection, mindfulness, peace and reconnection.
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ZONE 06
The Explorer's Atelier
Creative materials, design, loose parts, art and invention.
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ZONE 07
The Movement Flow Zone
Movement, rhythm, yoga, coordination, music and body awareness.
Programs
Flexible ways to be part of Cherish.
Choose the preschool rhythm that best supports your child and your family.
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Half Day
A focused Cherish experience
A consistent half-day preschool experience featuring The Cherish Method, project-based learning, creativity, social-emotional development, nature connection and mindful classroom rhythms.
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Full Day
Two half-day programs. One complete Cherish day.
Our Full Day program combines both half-day experiences, giving children extended time for learning, creative exploration, The Cherish Method and mindfulness circle.
Children move through a fuller daily rhythm with more time for project learning, social-emotional development, relationships, movement, reflection and meaningful play.
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Drop-In
Flexibility when you need it
$95/ day
Registered families can access flexible preschool days when space is available. Drop-In participation includes the same welcoming Cherish environment and core learning experiences.
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