Hope Harbor
Children’s Center at St. David’s
Our Preschool Classes
Owl Class 30-42 months old
In our youngest classroom, nurturing relationships are at the heart of our approach. Our teachers focus on creating safe and secure attachments, allowing children to explore their world with confidence. We support each child’s developmental milestones through individualized care routines and rich opportunities for environmental exploration.
We offer a sensory-rich environment filled with captivating materials for hands-on exploration. Our classroom features engaging artistic and scientific experiences that spark curiosity and wonder. By fostering these early experiences, we support children in their journey of growth and discovery.
Eagle Class 3.5 - 7 years old
In our older classroom, we embrace the inquisitive nature of this age group, fostering their natural curiosity and encouraging them to explore big questions and seek out their own answers. As children become more social, they delight in playing with peers, sharing stories, and engaging in games. These interactions help them build meaningful friendships and understand the essence of being a friend.
Our focus is on equipping children with the skills they need to thrive in their next educational chapter. We leverage their love for storytelling by incorporating dramatic play, story creation, and repeated readings into our curriculum. This approach supports early literacy development, including understanding story structures, print awareness, and emergent writing skills. Through these engaging activities, we help children develop the foundational skills necessary for continued success in their educational journey.
After School Care 5 - 7 years old
Hope Harbor’s after-school program is a warm, welcoming place where young elementary children can relax, connect, and continue learning after the school day ends. Designed for Kindergarten through second-grade students, our program offers a safe and nurturing environment that feels like an extension of home and school, where children are cared for by trusted educators who value relationships, creativity, and emotional well-being.
Each afternoon includes enriching activities, shared snack time, and opportunities for play and connection, supporting children’s social growth and confidence while giving families peace of mind knowing their child is in a loving, supportive space.
We Work for
Working Families
Breakfast Club
Monday-Friday | 7:30am-9:00am
A before-school care option available Monday through Friday on a drop-in basis. No sign-up is required, just come when you need it! Kids will enjoy a breakfast-inspired snack and a gentle, relaxed start to their day. Hope Harbor is committed to working with working families in mind. We understand how challenging it can be to find safe, reliable, and enriching childcare that fits into your schedule. As locals, we’re here to support island life and make mornings a little easier for everyone.
Supper Club
Monday-Friday | 4:00pm-5:30pm
An after-school care option designed to support busy families! Available on a drop-in basis, children will enjoy a healthy, snack-style supper and unwind with relaxed, engaging activities in a safe, nurturing environment. No need to sign up in advance, just come when you need us. We know how unpredictable island life and work schedules can be, and we’re here to offer flexible, local support that works for your family.
Student &
Family Resources
Tuition
We’re proud to be a beacon of early learning excellence on San Juan Island, and the only program offering full-week, full-day childcare! Our tuition is billed monthly and is based on your child’s classroom and attendance schedule.
We also offer optional add-on services, like extended care through our fun and flexible Breakfast Club and Supper Club programs, perfect for busy families!
| Age | Schedule | Full Day 9:00-4:00 | Half Day 9:00-12:30 | 12:30-4:00 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5–3.5 years | M–F | $1,895 | $1,340 |
| 2.5–3.5 years | M, W, F | $1,195 | $925 |
| 2.5-3.5 years | T, Th | $895 | $745 |
| 3.5–7 years | M–F | $1,750 | $1,115 |
| 3.5–7 years | M, W, F | $1,095 | $735 |
| 3.5–7 years | T, Th | $830 | $625 |
The Gardens
@ Hope Harbor
The Gardens @ Hope Harbor is a dynamic outdoor learning space designed to engage children’s senses, spark curiosity, and deepen their connection with nature. This edible garden features a vegetable bed alongside a perimeter of native wildflowers and easy-to-pick sensory-rich plants, offering young learners hands-on opportunities to plant, harvest, and taste fresh produce.
More than just a garden, this space serves as a living classroom where children can experience the joy of growing their own food, observe pollinators in action, and develop a lifelong appreciation for sustainability and environmental stewardship.
By fostering child-led exploration and social-emotional learning, The Gardens @ Hope Harbor nurtures both the land and the children who tend it, ensuring a future rooted in curiosity, care, and connection.
The Atelier
@ Hope Harbor
The Atelier @ Hope Harbor is a thoughtfully designed creative studio where children are invited to explore, experiment, and express themselves freely through art. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, the atelier honors the environment as the third teacher, offering open-ended materials and sensory-rich experiences that encourage curiosity, risk-taking, and authentic self-expression.
In this space, art is not product-driven or pre-determined. Children pour, mix, layer, sculpt, and create in ways that feel natural to them. Whether working at the easel, exploring clay, or stepping into paint, they are trusted as capable artists and thinkers. The focus is on process over perfection, collaboration over correction, and freedom over formula.
The Atelier @ Hope Harbor is a space of belonging. It is where children can engage deeply, build confidence, connect with peers, and experience the joy of creating on their own terms. By providing space for uninhibited exploration, we nurture imagination, resilience, and a lifelong relationship with creativity.
At Saint David’s Episcopal Church, we are deeply committed to nurturing the spiritual, emotional, and intellectual growth of children in our community. In Hope Harbor, we recognize a remarkable partner in meeting this commitment.
Hope Harbor stands out as an exceptional provider of early childhood education—offering not only academic excellence, but also a loving, inclusive environment where every child is seen, valued, and encouraged to thrive. Hope Harbor’s approach to learning reflects values that are dear to Saint David’s: compassion, curiosity, integrity, and respect for the dignity of every human being.
We are proud to partner with Hope Harbor and to bring to St. David’s the meaningful impact their programs have on young lives. Hope Harbor’s dedication to fostering a strong foundation for lifelong learning and character development makes them a vital and trusted addition to our community.
-Margaret Barker & Ebie Mountford Founders of the Original St. David’s Day School
Come Visit Our Harbor
Hope Harbor Children’s Center at St. David’s
761 Park Street
Friday Harbor, WA, 98250
Hours
Monday–Friday
7:30am - 5:30pm
Phone
(360) 370-5709
Email
questions@hopeharborchildrenscenter.com