Valley View Early Childhood Center

252 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

Valley View Early Childhood Center, located in SeaTac, Washington, is a specialized educational facility dedicated to the foundational development of young learners. As part of the Highline Public Schools district, the center focuses on providing high-quality early childhood education, including state-funded preschool programs like ECEAP (Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program). Its primary mission is to prepare children for the transition into elementary school by fostering essential social, emotional, and cognitive skills in a supportive, age-appropriate environment.

The school is designed to serve a diverse community, offering resources that help bridge the gap for children who may need extra support before starting kindergarten. By utilizing play-based learning and research-based curricula, Valley View aims to build a strong academic foundation while encouraging curiosity and confidence. The center emphasizes family engagement and school readiness, serving as a vital hub for early learning within the SeaTac area.

252

Total Students

7.0

Full-Time Teachers

36.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valley View Early Childhood Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	62
Black	106
Asian	41
Two or More	18
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
106 (42.1 %)
Hispanic
62 (24.6 %)
Asian
41 (16.3 %)
White
22 (8.7 %)
Two or More
18 (7.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Pre Kindergarten
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Highline School District
Phone:	(206)631-5100
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	252
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	36.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	187
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 252