Bellingham Childcare & Learning Center
2600 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham, WA
4.0· 8 reviews
Little Darling School
- licensed capacity
- 38
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $290
- year first licensed
- 2004
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About
About Little Darling School
Little Darling School is a licensed child care center in Bellingham, Washington. The state has licensed it since September 24, 2004, for up to 38 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with full-time care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool. It says it provides meals.
Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.
Preschool / pre-KSchool-ageMeals provided
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 38 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, part-time care, pre-k and preschool |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Staff | All staff background-checked and trained in First Aid and C.P.R.; fully licensed in Washington |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| More | Founded 2004 |
| Licensed capacity | 38 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Darling School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Whatcom County has a median price of $290 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$363
Home daycare$276
Toddler
Center$290
Home daycare$234
Preschool
Center$290
Home daycare$234
School age
Center$200
Home daycare$218
State record
Inspection reports for Little Darling School
Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed child care center
- Capacity
- 38 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- First licensed
- 2004
- License number
- #282660
Inspections
Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.
Washington publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.
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FAQ
Questions about Little Darling School
Is Little Darling School licensed?
Yes. Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 24, 2004.
Does Little Darling School have inspection violations?
Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.
How many children can Little Darling School care for?
38, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
What are Little Darling School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Darling School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (360) 676-5437 to ask.
What is Little Darling School's phone number?
(360) 676-5437.
Where is Little Darling School?
912 W Illinois St, Bellingham, WA 98225. The nearest other daycare we list is A Child's Life Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.