A Personal Welcome From Our Owner

Meet Whitney Quillin

Hi there! I'm Whitney Quillin, and I'm so excited to welcome you to this new journey with families in the Lynnwood and Burien communities.

Inclusive, high-quality childcare has always been at the heart of my dream — a dream that began over 20 years ago when I first discovered my passion for working with children.

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20+ Years

Experience

Our History

My Journey in Early Childhood Education

I began my career in 2005 as an infant teacher. From that moment, I knew I had found my calling.

Over the years, I gained hands-on experience working with children across multiple age groups, including:

Infants
Toddlers
Waddlers
Preschoolers
School-age children
Floater support roles across classrooms

Each stage of my career helped shape my understanding of child development and strengthened my passion for early learning.

Leadership

Growing Into Leadership

As my experience grew, I was given the opportunity to join a leadership team as a Program Supervisor. This role allowed me to:

Support and mentor teachers

Help guide classroom environments

Strengthen communication with families

Contribute to program quality and consistency

After several years, I advanced into the role of School Director, where I was able to take on even greater responsibility.

I truly loved being in a leadership position — working closely with teachers, engaging with children daily, and building meaningful relationships with families.

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Program

Director

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Creative Learning
Our Philosophy

A Vision of My Own

While I deeply valued my experience as a director, I realized something important:

"I was helping lead schools that were not fully aligned with my own philosophy, values, and vision for early childhood education."

This realization became a turning point in my journey.

I felt a strong calling to create something of my own — a childcare environment built on:

My educational philosophy
My approach to child development
My values around inclusivity, care, and creativity
My long-term goals for meaningful early learning

That vision is what brought me here today.

Our Mission

My Mission

To provide a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where children are encouraged to learn, explore, and grow at their own pace through meaningful, play-based experiences.

I believe every child deserves:

To feel seen and valued
To learn through curiosity and creativity
To grow in a supportive and caring environment
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Why Families Choose Us

20+ years of early childhood experience
Leadership background as Program Supervisor & Director
Strong focus on inclusive, play-based learning
Deep commitment to family partnerships
Passion for building a positive early learning foundation
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Let’s Connect

I would love the opportunity to meet your family and show you what we are building.

Lynnwood: (425) 361-1210
Burien: (206) 242-2140