(206) 842-6363
Emily Criss
​​Our mission at First Years Children’s Center is that we ensure your children are safe and well cared for in a nurturing and peaceful environment while you're at work. By surrounding your child with understanding, warmth, and trust, we hope our center feels like an extension of your family.
Executive DirectoR
A NON-PROFIT CHILDCARE CENTER
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA
First Years
Children's Center
About Us
First Years Children's Center welcomes children ages 4 weeks until they begin kindergarten. We are open from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Our preschool and pre-kindergarten programs operate from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with child care provided before and after. We offer the opportunity for our kids to take gymnastics classes, sports camps, and swimming lessons throughout the year. Along with walks to local parks and playgrounds, the library, beaches, and field trips on our bus! First Years has been caring for children on Bainbridge Island for over 20 years. In 2013 we became a non-profit child care facility, and are always looking for ways to be more active and present in our community on Bainbridge Island.
First Years Children's Center participates in the Early Achievers program. Our most recent rating was given in February 2018, and we proudly received another 3. If you would like to get more information on Early Achievers and how it benefits your child's care and educational experience, click on the logo link above!