Vashon Kids

At Vashon Kids, every child belongs.

For nearly 30 years, we’ve been part of the island village that helps raise and support children ages 5–12. Our programs provide a safe and creative place for kids to play, learn, and grow—while families find peace of mind knowing their children are nurtured by caring staff. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we keep quality childcare accessible to all, so every family feels supported and every child has the chance to thrive.

DCYF Licensed
6:30a-6pm M-F (L-V)
vashonkids@vyfs.org

2025-2026 School Year Registration is Open

Click Here to Register

Family Handbook

Summer Program

All-day enrichment for nine weeks of summer fun!

Thank you for another fantastic Summer, Vashon Kids families! We plan to share Summer 2026 details by late winter.

Summer Handbook: 2025

Continuing/Returning Families:

We understand continuity of care is critical
to our year-round families!

To support this, children attending the current school year & last summer’s attendees receive priority registration opportunities. When you receive your reservation invitation by email, don’t delay reservation, or your spots could become unavailable!

If you are notified that your reservation is a waitlist position, please hang in there, especially if it’s still early in the year! We regularly fill openings that would have gone to folks who opted out of early waitlist positions - being waitlisted in February isn’t as grim as it sounds!

Please email vkadmin@vyfs.org with any questions (summer scheduling, billing, etc).
We’re here to help!

Medication Authorization | DCYF

Authorization: Inhaler, epipen | DCYF ICP

“Vashon Kids is such a critical resource for our Island. Dalinda and her team have always been exceptional and it’s a seamless continuum of care from Chautauqua Elementary to Vashon Kids. And VYFS makes Vashon Kids accessible to all income levels through scholarships – please support VYFS and Vashon Kids!”

-Connie Sorensen, Vashon Kids Mom and Advocate

About Vashon Kids

At Vashon Kids, we believe childhood should be full of discovery, creativity, and connection. Since 1995, our caring staff have been providing a safe, nurturing space where kids ages 5–12 can grow socially, emotionally, intellectually, and physically.

Located at Chautauqua Elementary and open to all island families, we offer flexible options—full-time, part-time, and drop-in before-and-after school care, plus all-day summer adventures. Our days are filled with art, science, sports, clubs, and hands-on enrichment activities designed to spark curiosity and confidence.

We celebrate each child’s unique spirit, promote healthy play, and guide kids in resolving conflicts with kindness and respect. Thanks to the generosity of island donors, we’re able to offer financial assistance so every child feels welcome.

With breakfast and healthy snacks provided daily, Vashon Kids is more than childcare—it’s a place where kids belong, grow, and thrive.

Everyone is welcome at Vashon Kids!