Welcome to Kirkland Preschool!

We are an independent, non-profit, play-based preschool near downtown Kirkland, Washington, serving two- to six-year-olds and their families since 1969.

Registration is open for our 2025-2026 school year!

We started a brand new class just for two-year-olds. Explore the Toddler Twos class page to find out more.

Summer Adventures Registration Now Open!

We are looking forward to our FREE Family Picnic and Play Dates!

Join us Friday 6/27 and Friday 7/18 from 11am-1pm for some outside play on our playground

Everyone is welcome; you do not need to be a current Kirkland Preschool family

This is not a drop-off event; adults please stay with children and play or enjoy a visit with other adults

Please bring your own lunches or snacks

Hope to see you there!

Here at KPS, we believe children learn by doing.  We are very active and very creative.  Our teachers work with you to foster a love of learning and a zest for living in your child.

A day at Kirkland Preschool actively involves your child in numerous art, music, science, literacy, math, and pre-reading activities.  Large and small muscle coordination activities, dramatic play situations, ample physical activities, and field trips are integral to our programs.

Why choose Kirkland Preschool?

At KPS, we take pride in:

  • A welcoming and warm environment

  • A strong school community

  • Facilitating social confidence

  • Incorporating math, literacy, science, art & music throughout everyday experiences

  • Developmentally appropriate activities

  • Instilling a joyful approach to living

  • Caring teachers

  • Low student-teacher ratios

  • Low staff turnover

  • Multiple class programs from which to choose

  • Comparable tuition rates

“We have the highest regard and warmest memories from Kirkland Preschool. Both of our daughters attended Kirkland Preschool and during these golden years we enjoyed the wonderful community that Carolyn and the teachers have created.”

See more testimonials from our friends…

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Ready to get started?

Learn more about what we do. Explore our programs. Meet our staff. Or, get in touch with us.