Birch Tree Academy Lake Hills is a collaborative, compassionate, and inviting early learning center with experienced educators, strong family communication, and a focus on social-emotional development. Our center, located in the Lake Hills neighborhood of Bellevue, strives to create a positive experience for all children and families.
Enrichment Programs & Special Events
Children at Birch Tree Academy Lake Hills participate in enrichment programs including Spanish, physical education, and music throughout the school year. The center also hosts events such as Trunk-or-Treat and Field Day and partners with the local community during seasonal activities in both the fall and spring.
Communication & Family Partnerships
Building strong relationships with families is a key part of the center's
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655 156th Ave SE, Suite 200, Bellevue, WA 98007
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Open 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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425.264.8967
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Center Programs
Explore our childcare and early learning programs designed to support children at every stage of development. Discover the right program for your child and learn more about what we offer at Birch Tree Academy.
Infant
In the first months of life, our youngest students are eating, napping, playing and exploring—a rhythm that will continue through the year as they tackle milestones. Dedicated and nurturing staff are trained to attend to each child’s cues to provide individualized care including nap times on their own personalized schedules. Our small class sizes, visiting infant nurse consultant, and attentive teachers allow us to keep a close eye on the development and milestones of each child and support them as they prepare for their journey into toddlerhood.
Toddler
We want to inspire children’s natural curiosity while nurturing their desire for independence. Our toddler program gives children the opportunity for daily hands-on learning and exploration. They experiment by building with a multitude of open-ended materials, trying out various styles of art and learning social and communication skills in a supportive environment. Fine and gross motor skill, cognitive and language development and critical social skills are practiced so they can participate in positive social interactions.
Starting in 2026, we are also excited to announce our Bumble Math program as part of the BeeCurious curriculum. This play-based curriculum is designed to inspire and build curiosity, confidence, and joyful engagement while building a strong foundation in early mathematics. Families can learn more about this new math program here.
Preschool
A positive preschool experience will set the stage for a lifetime of curiosity and cognitive development. We are proud to provide a program that nurtures discovery, out-of-the-box thinking and love for learning. The core of our curriculum is based around a weekly science theme that incorporates math, phonics, sensory exploration and open-ended building skills. They receive an introduction to letters and their corresponding sounds, letter building, tracing and writing, as well as fine motor skills on a daily basis. The preschool program also includes a weekly music lesson from a professional musician and a weekly Spanish lesson.
Starting in 2026, we are also excited to announce our Buzz Math program as part of the BeeCurious curriculum. This play-based curriculum is designed to inspire and build curiosity, confidence, and joyful engagement while building a strong foundation in early mathematics. Families can learn more about this new math program here.
Pre-K
Children often make big leaps in their communication and social skills during the pre-kindergarten year. They continue to work on waiting their turn, sharing and ‘using their words’ to communicate. These skills prepare them for the big world of elementary school and gives them the confidence they need in social interactions. Our STEM-based pre-kindergarten program prepares students for kindergarten while providing an engaging and nurturing environment where children’s natural curiosity drives their learning!
Transitional Kindergarten
We believe that understanding is more important than memorizing, strategizing is more important than following rote directions, and that enjoying the process of learning is the most important skill we can impart in kindergarten. Our math, reading and science curriculum are all chosen because they provide hands-on learning and practical life application in addition to the traditional pen-and-paper practice drills. We expect children to work at the grade level of “kindergarten +”, meaning that we push children beyond their comfort level but also acknowledge that every child learns at their own speed. We give children a chance to continue excelling and exploring beyond a traditional kindergarten experience.
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Center Offerings
Music
Parking
Healthy Meals & Snacks
Qualified Educators
Tuition Assistance
Our music program offers a researched, systematic approach to nurturing children's social skills and musical development, including singing in tune and rhythmic coordination.
Conveniently nestled amidst ample parking, our center ensures stress-free drop-offs and pickups for our valued families.
All our centers are completely nut-free, and we work with families with children who have other food sensitivities and allergies to ensure their safety and well-being.
Our educators are passionate about delivering early years education that empowers and inspires children to create their futures.
Our Center Directors can provide more information regarding financial assistance and they can assist you with the process as well.
