Auburn · Kent · Seattle
Cherubs
Nursery School
Inspired by Montessori,
Reggio Emilia & Te Whāriki.
Childcare and preschool for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in Auburn, Kent, and Seattle.
Close to your family
Find your Cherubs.
Explore our childcare and preschool locations in Auburn, Kent’s East Hill, and Seattle’s Columbia City. Find the setting and schedule that fit your family.
Visit Auburn or Seattle, or watch Kent’s video tour. Explore tour options.
Auburn
Across from The Outlet Collection
Infant care, toddler daycare, and preschool in Auburn, WA, with on-site outdoor play.
Address, hours & tours
920 15th St SW, Suite 100
Auburn, WA 98001
- Hours
- Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
- Get to know us
- In-person tours by appointment.
Kent
East Hill
Family home daycare and preschool in Kent’s East Hill, with care for infants and toddlers in a smaller home setting.
Address, hours & tours
11603 SE 256th St
Kent, WA 98030
- Hours
- Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
- Get to know us
- Watch the Kent video tour.
Seattle
Columbia City
Infant, toddler, and preschool care in Seattle’s Columbia City, with purposeful play, language learning, and connections across generations.
Address, hours & tours
3704 S Ferdinand St
Seattle, WA 98118
- Hours
- Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
- Extended care
- 7:30 AM–5:30 PM by prior arrangement, for an additional fee.
Placement and schedules depend on available space, staffing, and your child’s needs.
What makes Cherubs different
Three influences. One thoughtful approach.
We draw on Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and Te Whāriki to help children make choices, explore ideas, and feel connected. Our teachers bring these influences together through everyday play, routines, and relationships.
Montessori
Confidence through doing
Thoughtfully arranged spaces and hands-on activities encourage children to choose, concentrate, and practice everyday skills. Teachers offer guidance while giving each child time to try for themselves.
Reggio Emilia
Curiosity worth following
Children’s questions and interests help shape explorations. Art, building, movement, and conversation give them many ways to express ideas, solve problems, and learn with others.
Te Whāriki
A strong sense of belonging
New Zealand’s early childhood curriculum connects learning with wellbeing, relationships, family, and culture. We draw on these principles to value each child’s identity and support their development as a whole person.
How the three approaches come together
In a planting activity, a child might practice watering independently, explore a question about how plants grow through drawing and discussion, and share a gardening tradition from home. One experience can bring together practical skills, creative inquiry, and family connection.
Experiences are adapted to children’s ages, interests, and abilities.
Our founder, Marie Chella Vergara, holds a degree in Early Childhood and Family Studies from the University of Washington and has studied early childhood programs in Reggio Emilia, Italy, and Auckland, New Zealand.
A partnership with your family
Confidence in your child’s day.
You want to know who will care for your child, how they’ll settle in, and what their day will look like. Get to know our teachers and explore the practical details before you choose.
We work with you to understand your child’s routines, celebrate their progress, and help them feel known and supported.
Meet our teachersCare, comfort & communication
How will you help my child settle in?
Share your child’s routines, interests, and comfort strategies with the team. We’ll discuss a settling-in plan together, with practical first-day and drop-off guidance. Every child adjusts at their own pace.
Preparing for the first dayHow will I hear about their day?
Procare connects families with shared photos, activity updates, and messages, depending on the features enabled at your campus. Updates are shared as staff duties allow; caring for children comes first.
Family conferences take place at least twice a year to talk about your child’s strengths, progress, and next steps together.
How we use ProcareWhat about health and safe pickup?
Cherubs is nut-free, and administration reviews food from home before it is brought to school. We coordinate allergies and individual care plans with families. Pickup requires written authorization; staff may request photo ID.
Read our routines and policiesSpace to discover
Little beginnings.
Growing possibilities.
From a baby’s first discoveries to preschool friendships, our programs adapt to each child’s routines, interests, and growing abilities.
Infant care
Responsive care, familiar comfort, and individual feeding and sleep routines—with space to move, notice, and explore.
Toddler care
Sensory play, language, movement, and everyday choices. Teachers help children practice new skills and work through big feelings.
Preschool
Stories, art, early math and science, and collaborative projects that build confidence and kindergarten readiness through play.
Before you reach out
Parent reviews & practical answers.
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Email our team“My child has blossomed here and loves going to school each day.”
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What does childcare cost at Cherubs?
Childcare tuition depends on your campus, age group, and approved schedule. Ask us for current rates, fees, and what is included before you make an enrollment decision.
Ask about care and tuitionCan I get help paying for childcare?
Explore Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) and King County’s Best Starts for Kids (BSK) subsidy. Eligibility and funding are determined by each program. Our team can discuss coordinating an approved subsidy with enrollment.
Explore childcare assistanceDoes an inquiry reserve a space?
No. An inquiry helps us understand your needs and follow up about availability. Placement and a start date are confirmed separately with Cherubs.
How can I see a campus?
Auburn and Seattle offer appointment times as available. Kent has a video tour you can watch anytime. If no tour times are listed, email admin@cherubsnurseryschool.com with your preferred campus.
See tour optionsYour next chapter starts here
Let’s get to know your family.
- 1
Send an inquiry
If you haven’t already, share your preferred campus, child’s age, requested schedule, and desired start date.
- 2
Tour—if you haven’t already
Book an Auburn or Seattle visit, or watch Kent’s video tour. If no appointment times are listed, email our team.
- 3
Prepare for the first day
When a space is offered, we’ll guide you through the enrollment documents, tuition agreement, required records, and first-day preparation.
Let’s find the right fit.
Tell us about your child and the care you’re looking for.