PAYMENT TYPES

A warm hive for growing kids.

Kidz Kare Lounge is a preschool and daycare for children from 4 months to 5 years, with before and after school care for kids 5 to 13.

  • 4 months to 13 yearsBabies through school-age
  • 5:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.Monday to Friday, year-round
  • Small groupsOne teacher for every 4 to 15 kids

Five rooms, one hive

Children move up when they're ready, not on a birthday. Every room has its own teachers, daily rhythm, and outdoor time.

  • 4 moto 1 year

    Infant roomNectar Nook

    A quiet, home-like room with one main caregiver for each baby. We follow your baby's own feeding and sleep rhythm, and you get notes and photos through the day.

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    Teachers
    1 for every 4 babies
    Room size
    Up to 12 babies
  • 1–2years

    Toddler roomBusy Bees

    Walking, climbing, and first words. Days mix floor play, music, picture books, and outdoor time, with naps that follow each child's own schedule.

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    Teachers
    1 for every 10 children
    Room size
    Up to 10 children
  • 3years

    Preschool roomHoney Makers

    Learning through blocks, paint, sand, and pretend play. Children practice taking turns, listening, and doing things themselves, like zipping a coat or pouring water.

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    Teachers
    1 for every 10 children
    Room size
    Up to 10 children
  • 4–5years

    Pre-K roomHive Scouts

    Kindergarten preparation through projects: letters and numbers used for real reasons, early science outdoors, and longer stories. Children leave able to write their names and follow a group routine.

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    Teachers
    1 for every 10 children
    Room size
    Up to 20 children
  • 5–13years

    Before and after school careThe Lounge

    A relaxed space for kids from kindergarten through 8th grade. Mornings start with breakfast and a quiet warm-up. Afternoons bring a snack, homework help, and free time for games, building, art, and sports. We're open on most school holidays and summer breaks when space allows.

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    Before school
    From 5:30 a.m. until the bell
    After school
    From dismissal until 6:00 p.m.
    Teachers
    1 for every 15 children

A day in the hive

Choose an age group to see how the day runs.

    Why we're a hive

    In our hive, everyone has a role, every role has a purpose, and every purpose is a community effort for the betterment of the hive. That's how we run our rooms.

    Everyone has a job

    Children help set the table, water the plants, and lead the line. Small jobs teach big things: responsibility, pride, and belonging.

    Small groups, steady faces

    Each child has a main teacher, and teachers stay with their room for the whole year. Children do their best work with adults they know well.

    Families stay in the loop

    You get a short note and photos every day, and a real conversation at pickup. If something is going well or badly, you hear it from us first.

    Parent quotes

    “I am excited for the improvements in Belfair.”

    “I love the investment being made for our kids.”

    “I cannot wait for the opportunity to register my baby.”

    Questions parents ask us

    What ages do you care for?

    Babies from 4 months old through age 5 in our preschool and daycare rooms, and children ages 5 to 13 in before and after school care.

    How does getting to and from school work?

    Tell us your child's school when you book a tour. We'll confirm how children get between school and the Lounge, and what your child needs to bring.

    Do you open on school holidays and in summer?

    Yes. School-age children can join full days on most school holidays and summer breaks when space allows. Sign up ahead so we can plan staffing.

    Do you offer part-time care?

    Yes. Preschool and daycare rooms offer full days (5:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) and half days. School-age care can be before school, after school, or both.

    What time is the latest drop-off?

    Morning drop-off closes at 9:00 a.m. If you need to arrive later, we can take your child until 10:00 a.m. with a pre-arranged appointment.

    Do you ever close early?

    Doors close at 6:00 p.m. every day except staff development days. We hold a staff development meeting every 6 weeks on Friday and close at 4:00 p.m. that day. See all closures.

    What does tuition include?

    Meals and snacks (breakfast, a morning snack, lunch, an afternoon snack, and a late snack for the little ones; breakfast before school and a snack after). Room supplies are covered by the annual $150 supplies fee you pay when you register for the year. Families bring diapers and wipes for babies and toddlers, two changes of clothes, a raincoat, and one pair of Crocs for indoor use.

    What happens if my child is sick?

    Children stay home with a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea until they've been symptom-free for 24 hours. If your child becomes unwell here, we call you right away.

    How do we enroll?

    Book a tour, complete the enrollment forms, and pay the $100 enrollment fee and $150 annual supplies fee. See the registration steps. We reply to tour requests within one business day.

    Come see the hive

    Tours take about 30 minutes. You'll meet your child's teachers, walk through the room, and ask anything you like.

    • Tours run Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
    • Bring your child if you'd like. Kids are welcome to play.
    • We'll tell you which rooms have openings.

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    How to register

    Here is how to register at Kidz Kare Lounge.

    1. Visit our licensed center for a tour

      Meet the teachers, walk through the rooms, and ask anything you like. Tours run Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., at 22871 State Route HWY-3, Belfair, WA 98528.

      Book a tour
    2. Complete all required enrollment documentation via Brightwheel

      Fill out every enrollment form before your child's first day. Ask us at your tour which documents your child's room needs.

    3. Waitlist fee

      A $200 non-refundable fee is required to join the waitlist. Joining the waitlist does not guarantee enrollment at a specific time, but waitlisted families receive enrollment priority over those not on the list.

    4. Pay your enrollment fee ($100) and supplies fee ($150)

      The enrollment fee is $100 and the annual supplies fee is $150. Payments are made via Brightwheel or cash. Call us with any questions about paying them.

      Call 360-277-5023
    5. Discounts

      Active military parents, DOD employees, and Bremerton, Central Kitsap, North Kitsap, or South Kitsap school district employees receive 10% off tuition for all enrolled children.

      Siblings receive $50 off the eldest child's tuition.

      One discount per family.

    Want to know more first? Read the questions parents ask us or look at our rooms.