Frequently Asked Questions

When will the center open?
Our Beginning opened Monday, January 4, 2010.

How can we enroll our children?
Parents and guardians can enroll by downloading and completing/submitting the form here: Our Beginning Application Form.

What are the tuition rates?

Monthly rates (Monday - Friday; 5 days of child care/week)

Is there a registration fee?
Registration is $150 per child.

How does Our Beginning assign children to age groups?

What are the center’s staff/child ratios?

Does Our Beginning provide part-time childcare?
The infant program is exclusively a full-day, full-week program. The older toddler and preschool programs will accept part-week and part-day care.

Is Our Beginning accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)?
Not yet. All new childcare centers must operate for at least one year before applying for NAEYC accreditation. However, Our Beginning follows all NAEYC accreditation standards and will apply for NAEYC accreditation after one year of operation.

Will Our Beginning provide meals for the children?
Our Beginning is the first and only child care center in the state of Washington to offer certified organic meals to the children. Our Beginning employs a full-time chef/cook who plans and prepares homemade meals to the children. Meals served included breakfast, morning snack, lunch and an afternoon snack. Menus are reviewed by a dietician.

Is there a playground onsite?
Yes, Our Beginning has an onsite, outdoor playground and a dedicated indoor play area.

What security measures will be in place?
All staff members undergo background checks with the State of Washington and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. In addition, Our Beginning is scheduled to have video surveillance, exterior lighting and security-locked entry and exit doors and a parking lot to ensure safe drop-off and pick-up of children.

Note: Our Beginning reserves the right to change and/or amend information at any time.