(206) 842-6363
Emily Criss
Executive DirectoR
First Years
Children's Center
At First Years Children’s Center, our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing, and peaceful environment where your child feels cared for and valued. We aim to create a space filled with understanding, warmth, and trust, ensuring that our Center feels like an extension of your family. We believe that a child’s first educational experience should be both meaningful and memorable, setting the foundation for a lifetime of learning and growth.
About Us
First Years Children's Center provides a nurturing environment for children from 4 weeks old until they start kindergarten. We are open Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with preschool and pre-kindergarten programs running from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., providing general childcare before and after.
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Throughout the year, we offer exciting opportunities for children to participate in sports camps, swimming lessons. Our program also includes enriching outings such as walks to local parks, playgrounds, the library, as well as field trip rides on our bus.
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For over two decades, First Years has been devoted to caring for children on Bainbridge Island. After becoming a nonprofit in 2013, we have consistently worked to strengthen our involvement and presence within the community.
First Years Children's Center participates in the Early Achievers program. Our most recent rating was given in February 2024, 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!