University Temple Children's School

Founded in 1970, University Temple Children’s School is committed to fostering children’s curiosity and uniqueness through play and experiential learning. Located in the heart of the University District, we actively seek to explore and care for our community, laying a foundation for children to become active participants in a diverse world. UTCS offers a secure environment and nurturing care to children ages 12 months through 5 years. We are intentional in our partnership with parents, and dedicated to building a strong supportive community as we journey together in our passion to care and educate young children.

All University Temple Children’s School (UTCS) employees are considered vital participants in helping the school achieve its Vision and fulfilling its Mission.

Mission: Our mission is to nurture the whole child. We foster children’s curiosity and uniqueness through play and experiential learning. We create a school community that is passionate, supportive, and team-spirited. We partner with families, seeking to lay a foundation for the children to become active participants in a diverse world.

Vision: UTCS is one of Seattle’s outstanding centers for early childhood development by virtue of its commitment to child-centered learning in a holistic, nurturing and safe environment. Our core values of open communication, inclusiveness, and shared responsibility are practiced in all relationships between members of UTCS (students, parents, teachers, staff and board). UTCS is a vital, sustainable organization and an active participant in groups in the greater community.