About Us

Crystal has 30+ years experience as a Washington State licensed child Care provider, Preschool Co-op board member, Washington State home-school certification, Child Development Associate (CDA), as well as monthly continued education and training through Edmonds Community College Family Life Education Department. She is also an internationally certified Instructor in Pediatric and Adult CPR, First Aid and AED training through West Coast CPR Training.
 

Crystal was raised in her mother's home-based childcare since she was 7 years old. Now crystal and sister Bonnies Senter have fallowed in their mother's footsteps, continuing the family tradition. For childcare in the Lynnwood area, contact Bonnie at Helen's Daycare. www.helensdaycareinc.com

The Teaching Home Family Child Care & Preschool has been proudly serving Shoreline and the North Seattle area since 1985. This experienced family business comes highly recommended by the Washington State Department of Early Learning. Our program has a flawless record with Washington State Department of Licensing. For more information contact us, or contact King County Child Care Resources for a positive recommendation. We also have a stellar reviews from alumni families on Yelp! References available upon request. 

The Teaching Home Family Childcare & Preschool is not an institutionalized center, it's a second home to children. Our warm and nurturing home atmosphere and small mixed age group gives our beloved guests a sense of security and belonging. The kids feel safe in their "home away from home" with their "child care family."

Your child's safety is of the utmost importance, we are proactive with our safety measures. In addition to a safe and secure campus and environment, we conduct monthly fire drills. All of our staff and family members are trained and certified in Bloodborne Pathogens, Adult/Pediatric CPR, first aid, and defibrillator training. Among our staff is Tara Teschner, Firefighter/ EMT and instructor with WestCoast CPR Training. We also have adequate earth quake preparedness supplies and training.