🌿 A place where children grow naturally
On our beautiful 2-acre campus in Lynnwood, children explore, learn, and grow through hands-on play and active discovery — rain or shine.
Our Approach
Children’s brains develop most rapidly from birth to age five. Our program blends three research-based pillars to support school readiness and a love of learning.
We view children as capable, curious, and full of potential. Our approach invites them to explore, inquire, and express themselves through projects, art, and deep engagement with their world.
Our 2-acre campus is a living classroom. We spend part of each day outdoors—rain or shine—because nature builds resilience, inspires wonder, and supports holistic development.
Our staff are trained in Conscious Discipline, a trauma-informed, brain-based model that teaches emotional regulation, healthy boundaries, and connection-centered guidance—for children and adults alike.
Why Journey?
“The first time we visited, we knew this place was different.”
Programs
A continuous, loving learning community that grows with your child.
Gentle, nurturing care where little explorers build trust, language, and independence.
Learn more →Project-based, play-rich days that spark curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.
Learn more →A private, OSPI-licensed, fully outdoor program for formal learning in nature.
Learn more →Reliable, enriching care that bookends the school day for elementary families.
Learn more →Field trips to local parks, beaches, trails, and farms all summer long.
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Nourishment
Every child enjoys breakfast, lunch, and two snacks each day—prepared in-house from scratch using locally-sourced, ~90% organic ingredients. Our chef even partners with teachers to compost, recycle, and grow food in the school gardens.
Rebuilding Together
On April 21, 2024, a fire displaced our school community. Today we are back home on our 2-acre campus—rebuilt stronger, with the same mission and the same heart that has always defined Journey.
Read our story →What Families Are Saying
“Our child is thriving. There’s no other place like Journey.”
“The outdoor learning has transformed our son’s confidence.”
“We feel so supported as a family. This is more than a school—it’s a community.”