It’s Lovely to Meet You.
The Creative Kids Academy is kid-centered, community-focused, and Mom-owned.
The Creative Kids Academy provides a fun and creative learning environment for children aged 12 months to 6 years old. We would love for your family to join our program!
We promote a play-based curriculum that is built around each child’s interests so that children have a great time while learning and growing. We also are strong supporters of our community and our parents! It truly takes a village, and we look forward to playing an active role in your child’s development.
Currently, we provide two snacks in the afternoon, and we ask families to bring breakfast and lunch for their children. All meals brought into the school must be nut-free and follow USDA guidelines for a well-balanced meal. Our snacks include grains (like banana bread, Goldfish crackers, and tortilla chips), fruits (like mixed berries, apple slices, and mango cubes), proteins (like string cheese, bean dip, and tuna spread), and veggies (like carrot chips, cucumber slices, and bell peppers).
We are open Monday through Friday from 7:00 am through 5:30 pm. Learn more about our hours and holiday closures.
Please scroll through the site for general information, and if you still have questions, please give us a call at (425) 361-1210 or send us an email. If you would like to enroll your child(ren), please set up a tour so we can show you around the center and meet you in person.
Meet Our Owner
Hi there!
My name is Whitney Quillin, and I am excited to embark on a new and exciting adventure with families in the Lynnwood/Edmonds area. Inclusive, quality childcare has always been at the forefront of my dream of owning a childcare facility — a dream that started 18 years ago, when I first fell in love with caring for and working with children. It was 2005, and I was just starting my career as an infant teacher. I then worked my way along the path of an educator, trying out different age groups: school-age, waddler, toddler, pre-school, and floating.
After working in childcare for a few years, I had the opportunity to become part of a management team as a Program Supervisor. How exciting! After a few years in this role, I moved into leading a school as a Director. I was so happy being at the forefront of the school, and I loved being able to interact with everyone — teachers, children, and families. I very much enjoyed being a school Director. However, it was not my school or my principles that I was following. My passion for this career was driving me to lead a school with my own philosophy, curriculum, and goals.
During my time as a Director and educator, I’ve had two children. Doing so gave me more passion than ever to lead a program as a Mom, manager, and owner. And finally, The Creative Kids Academy is here! We are:
One of my goals here is to create a community within and outside of my program. I know how hard it is to leave your child(ren) in someone else’s hands. My path over the years as an educator, manager, and Mom have created the heart of the program I am leading today.
At The Creative Kids Academy, kids come first, play is key to a child’s development, and teachers are the backbone of our program! These are integral parts of a great early learning experience. We are educating our leaders of tomorrow. Children need inspiration, love, and care each day. They need positive guidance and the freedom to be creative. It is our job as educators to lead our children to their greatest capacity, help them figure out who they want to be, show them kindness and compassion, encourage them to have a voice, and be the first stepping stone in their educational journey.
I am excited to bring you into the community of The Creative Kids Academy. Our years together will truly be great, and I hope every child remembers the positive impact our teachers had on their first educational memories.
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Tour Our Center
Come see our beautiful Center for yourself!
We are always working to create a welcoming educational environment, and our center’s updates and additions, reflect our promise to provide high-quality, child-focused learning opportunities to all of our kids! We can’t wait for you to see all of the updates that we’ll be making over the next several months!
Painting, fine-tuning, and decorating are some of the plans for inside the Center. We also will be updating our playground with natural elements as well as science, sensory, and other exciting new toys. This summer, we will be repainting the exterior of the building.
Tuition & Registration
Tuition
Tuition at The Creative Kids Academy ranges from $115 to $487, depending on your child’s age and the number of days per week we will be caring for your child(ren).
We accept state subsidy for qualifying families. For more information about Washington State’s child care subsidy programs, visit the Department of Children, Youth, and Families’ website.
Families pay tuition weekly, due on Monday every week. If your tuition is not received by Noon on Tuesday, we add a $25 late fee.
In addition, our annual registration fee is $150 for one child or $200 for two or more children.
Registration
We are now enrolling for preschool for children aged 12 months to 6 years old in our Lynnwood daycare center. Before your child’s first day, we must review your completed Registration Packet which includes medical history and current immunization records.
Download Our Registration Packet
Location & Hours
Our Center
Nestled on a quiet side street in Lynnwood, The Creative Kids Academy is just 3 minutes from the I-5 freeway entrance and exit for 220th St. SW. We’re at 20833 67th Ave. W, easily accessible from 208th St. SW or 212th St. SW. We have plenty of free parking, and our lot is easy to enter and exit.
Our community of families are in Lynnwood, Edmonds, Seattle Heights, Mountlake Terrace, and the surrounding areas.
20833 67th Ave. W, Units 201–203
Lynnwood, WA 98036
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Hours
We are open Monday through Friday, from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm.
We are closed all major holidays as well as four times per year for In-Service/Professional Development days. Download our 2024 Center Closures.
Holiday Closures: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving & Day After, and Christmas & Day After.
In-Service/Professional Development Days change each year. For 2024, we are closed on:
- Friday, February 16
- Friday, May 10
- Friday, August 16
- Friday, November 8
We’re Hiring!
The Creative Kids Academy is a growing daycare center and preschool in Lynnwood. As caregivers and educators, we play an important role in inspiring, loving, and guiding our little ones. We know that each and every child is unique, with their own special strengths and talents. It’s up to us to help them discover and nurture those gifts in a safe and supportive environment where they can freely express themselves.
We take pride in being the first stepping stone in our children’s educational journey, and we’re committed to showing them kindness, compassion, and positive guidance every step of the way. If we sound like a team you’d like to join, we encourage you to apply and help our kids shine!
We are accepting applications for the following positions:
Lead Teacher | Assistant Teacher
Please email your resume and completed application to [email protected].
Contact Us Today
Have a question about The Creative Kids Academy or just want to say hi? We would love to hear from you. Please contact us using any method below.
Address
20833 67th Ave. W, Units 201–203
Lynnwood, WA 98036
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Check out what we’ve been doing this week!
Parents Night Out: Our first parents night out was a huge success! We hope our parents were able to enjoy a couple hours out and about without kiddos. The kids had a great time, teachers set up some wonderful activities. The teachers are excited to do this again in December. Date TBD. We`re hoping to give parents a night out to do some holiday shopping without the littles. 🙂
Nov 1
Today we joined in with many others for National Shake Out Day! We practice earthquake drills monthly. It`s always good to practice and be prepared.
In 2024, International ShakeOut Day is October 17. Everyone, everywhere should know how to protect themselves during an earthquake! Thus, anyone can participate - ShakeOut is for everyone.
Oct 18
