Tall Trees Child Care
A casual home environment designed for children to learn and play together.
About Tall Trees
At Tall Trees Child Care, I strive every day to promote an environment that encourages friendship and respect for others, fosters new skills and interests, and connects children with nature.
Most importantly, I want to provide children with a caring environment that promotes respect. Children are provided with helpful words to communicate and problem-solve with their peers (e.g. “May I please have a turn next?” “I disagree.” “I’m taking space.”). Friendships are also encouraged through a variety of positive activities including field trips, parties and group challenges.
I believe children benefit from a rich environment of educational toys, household tools (e.g. a nutcracker, kitchen scale or squeegee) and books to maximize their learning. Engaging materials encourage children to interact with their environment. At the same time, presenting materials is not enough. Children also need support and direction to master new skills. Thus, I balance time spent teaching new skills while also allowing space for children to attempt these skills on their own.
Children benefit greatly from time spent outdoors. My yard is designed with pathways to encourage exploration and fitness. Even when it is cold out, the children may bundle up and go for a walk around the yard. In the summer, the children often prefer to be outside for most of their day. The picture on the left shows the kid’s sandbox next to the vegetable garden.
Pandemic Safety
All staff and children wear masks indoors. Children may remove their masks while outdoors, while spaced apart at nap, while working at their socially distanced learning stations or while dining with acrylic barriers. Windows are partially opened during meal times for added ventilation and an air purifier with HEPA filters is run daily at nap time. Staff encourage frequent hand washing and sanitize high touch surfaces.
Details
Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Mobile 425-351-6905
Licensed for 10 children ages 3 - 12 years old
Meals and Snacks Provided
Full-Time Preschool Tuition: $1,000 per month
What People Are Saying
“Miss Katie is a great provider for before and after school care for my daughter. She has been going there a few years now and has made great memories and friends with the other kids that attend too. The space is so refreshing to see, the outdoor area is huge so plenty of room to play, plus she has chickens :). Overall a great place!”
— Danson Coin
“So happy to have my child here. Tall Trees has a natural backyard play area setting that reminds me of how I grew up, playing in the woods. Miss Katie is amazing with the kids and willing to talk through anything and work with the parents as to what's best for the kids. She works with the pre-schoolers on letters and numbers and reading and always has different projects and fun activities going on for the kids to look forward to. In addition, she works with the kids to develop their social skills and EQ as well. Most importantly, my son loves going here! He sometimes asks why he can't go on the weekends...!.”
— Katie Montgomery
“Tall Trees Child Care has been a home for our daughter for the last 2 years. We feel confident that she is safe physically, but more importantly that she is cared for and loved. She gets to play outdoors, learn about animals and her environment, make amazing friends, and do preschool activities as well. We couldn't say more about Katie and Tall Trees!”
— Emily Moe-Lobeda
“My little went to Tall Trees Child care and had a blast..”
– Sara Ruger
“We have had the best experience with Miss Katie!”