Wallyhood is proudly unveiling its newest neighborhood resource, this one for parents and those wishing they were. We now have an Early Childhood Education round-up of the preschool programs of Wallingford.

Our neighborhood is blessed with some very talented and passionate educators. It was my pleasure to tour these facilities and see first hand the top quality education opportunities that are right in our back yard.

This project, covering seven preschools and two day care centers with preschool programs, highlights the different personalities and strengths of each program. The logistical difference between a ‘preschool’ and a ‘day care center’ is that children are only allowed to be on the premises of a preschool for 4 hours a day whereas a center can provide full day care for you child. Fortunately several of the preschools understand the need for full day care and have arrangements in place to compensate.

You will also see we have referred to Child Care Resources of King County which is a fantastic free service that will provide parents with a customized list of child care options based on your individual budget, location, and schedule.

We are glad to continue our resource expansion (see Restaurants, Bars, and Coffee Shops) and you can look forward to more in the future.