Boys & Girls Club of Skagit County: Anacortes Discovery Center

The Boys & Girls Club of Skagit County: Anacortes Discovery Center is a new, innovative preschool located at 1017 26th Street in Anacortes, Washington. In partnership with the Anacortes Family Center, Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County, and Island Health, this preschool is specifically designed for children aged 3 years old through their first day of Kindergarten. The focus is on providing a safe, fun, and positive environment for young learners to build self-esteem, confidence, and personal achievement while promoting respect for others.

The Boys & Girls Club of Skagit County has no cap on the number of families eligible for WCCC/DCYF Childcare Subsidies, making it accessible to more families in the community. The curriculum, based on the Creative Curriculum by Teaching Strategies, aims to foster a love of learning through individualized assessments and activities that accelerate developmental standards.

The facility features large classrooms with natural light, offering a variety of programs in Music, The Arts, STEM, and creative discovery. Regular trips to local parks and the Anacortes Boys & Girls Club gymnasium, as well as field trips in the community, are part of the curriculum. Transportation is provided by Thomas Minotour vehicles with integrated child seats for safety.

Tuition for the Anacortes Discovery Center Preschool is $1,500 per month, or a monthly co-pay as determined by WCCC/DCYF. For more information, visit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County at 3302 Cedardale Rd, STE A-100 in Mount Vernon, WA.