The Curiosity Lab: KiDiMu Preschool
Imaginative, inquiry-based learning for children ages 2.5–6. Our play-focused program encourages hands-on exploration, curiosity, questioning, and discovery in an engaged and adventurous learning environment on Bainbridge Island.
502 Cave Ave (Preschool & Before/After School Childcare)
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301 Ravine Lane (Museum & Play Space)
Welcome to KiDiMu Preschool, where curiosity explodes like a science experiment and every child shines in our galaxy of learners! Through hands-on play, building, creating, experimenting, and outdoor exploration, children follow their own paths of curiosity, imagination, and discovery.
Our child-centered approach encourages confidence, empathy, creativity, and joyful learning while supporting every child at their own pace. At KiDiMu, questions multiply, ideas grow, and every day is filled with magical, mind-boggling discoveries!
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Big News: More Spaces Available!
The Preschool at KiDiMu is expanding, and we have openings for the 2026-2027 school year! We have AM, PM, and Full Day Options available. Don’t miss the chance to join our vibrant, playful, and inclusive learning community.
Curious Minds Welcome!
Children can join our program beginning at 2.5 years and should be potty-trained! Our multi-age classroom is full of exploration, play, and hands-on learning. We provide kindergarten-readiness curriculum in our program and most children transition from KiDiMu into kindergarten. But you also have school choice and can stay, play and learn with us through age 6 this year (expanding through to age 7 next year).
The Curiosity Lab School
Preschool at Cave Ave is now located at 502 Cave Ave, in the former BICCC building. We offer flexible scheduling options to support your family’s needs:
- AM Preschool: 8:15 AM–12:00 PM
- PM Preschool: 12:30 PM–4:15 PM
- Full Day Preschool: 8:15 AM–4:15 PM
- Before School Care: 6:30 AM until school start time
- After School Care: From school dismissal until 6:30 PM
We also offer childcare for children ages 2.5–9 years old on days when your child’s regular school is closed for breaks, holidays, or teacher workdays.
For before and after school care, please check with your child’s school regarding available bus routes. Families are also encouraged to coordinate carpools with classmates, neighbors, friends, and family members when possible.
Small Class, Big Adventures!
Our preschool classes are limited to 20 students with 2 teachers, maintaining a 10:1 student-to-teacher ratio. We are currently enrolling children and building a community of curious learners and engaged families.
Our AM, PM, and FULL DAY classes are led by a certified Early Childhood Education (ECE) teacher and an assistant teacher, creating a nurturing environment with plenty of individualized attention and room for exploration, creativity, and discovery.
Children enjoy access to multiple unique learning environments, including:
- A 5,000 sq. ft. play space at 301 Ravine Lane, with weekly field trips to the KiDiMu children’s museum space
- A 2,500 sq. ft. indoor learning space and 1 acre of outdoor space at 502 Cave Ave (formerly BICCC)
The two locations are just a short walk or carriage ride from one another — about an 8-minute walk apart.
We are proud to be the first STEAM-focused preschool in Kitsap County and the only preschool in partnership with a children’s museum on Bainbridge Island, giving children hands-on opportunities to explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through play-based learning every day.
2026–2027 School Year: The KiDiMu Lab of Learning
Welcome to another year of experiments, equations, and endless curiosity!
Our preschool program is designed to support busy families all year long with full-day care available Monday through Friday. When school breaks and summer arrive, your child can stay on their same familiar schedule and seamlessly roll into our exciting camps—already included in your tuition at no additional cost!
Prefer a summer full of different adventures? Families may also choose to take the summer off and explore the many amazing camps, classes, and island activities Bainbridge has to offer, enrolling only in the camps that fit their family’s plans and interests.
We offer flexible scheduling for every young explorer, including 2, 3, 4, or 5 days per week, with half-day, full-day, and extended-day options available year-round—even during camp sessions. Whether your child is building rockets, creating masterpieces, digging in the garden, or making new friends, there’s always another adventure waiting around the corner!
And because island life comes with ferry schedules and unexpected delays, we believe flexibility matters. There are no additional fees for late ferry arrivals—we understand the realities of living on Bainbridge Island and work with families to make things a little less stressful.
Parent Testimonials
“KiDiMu Preschool has been such an incredible experience for our family. My child comes home every day excited to tell us about the projects, experiments, outdoor adventures, and museum activities they explored. The teachers truly nurture curiosity and creativity in a way that feels magical.” — KiDiMu Parent
“We love the flexibility of the program and how supportive the staff are for working families. The extended care options, camps during school breaks, and understanding around delays make such a difference for island life. It feels like a real community.” — Preschool Parent
“Our daughter has absolutely thrived at KiDiMu. The STEAM-focused learning is hands-on, playful, and engaging, and the partnership with the children’s museum creates experiences you simply can’t find anywhere else. Every day feels like an adventure.” — Bainbridge Island Parent
“The teachers create such a warm, welcoming environment. The small class sizes and low student-to-teacher ratio helped our child build confidence, independence, and friendships while still feeling supported and seen.” — Preschool Family
“As parents, we were looking for a preschool that balanced academics, creativity, outdoor play, and social-emotional learning—and KiDiMu exceeded every expectation. From engineering and science, to music, art, and nature play, the children are constantly learning through joy.” — KiDiMu Parent
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Tuition & Fees
Monthly Tuition (Half-Days per Week)
- 5 half days: $1,025
- 4 half days: $865
- 3 half days: $675
- 2 half days: $495
Monthly Tuition (Full-Days per Week)
- 5 full days: $1925
- 4 full days: $1675
- 3 full days: $1425
- 2 full days: $900
*Tuition is billed monthly and is due regardless of attendance, absences, holidays, or weather-related closures.
*Early & Late drop off is available for those that request it.
To secure your child’s spot, please register online or email us at learnmore@kidimu.org.
A deposit equal to one month’s tuition is required to reserve your space and will be applied toward your child’s final month of tuition. An annual $450 materials fee is also due at enrollment and covers supplies and materials for the full school year. Both the deposit and materials fee are non-refundable.
If your family chooses to unenroll, we require one month’s notice to avoid billing for the following month’s tuition.
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(Ages 2.5–9)
Our childcare program is designed with island families in mind, offering flexible, reliable care year-round in a fun, engaging environment. Our facility hosts up to 20 preschool students and 20 childcare students, creating a small, community-focused program with individualized attention and plenty of room to explore.
- After School Care (school release–6:30 PM)
Limited to 20 children
$65/day
Includes flexible pickup and no additional fees for late ferries. - Before School Care (6:30 AM–school start)
$35/day - Half-Day Care + Extended Care (12:30–6:30 PM)
$105/day - Full-Day Care (8:30 AM–6:30 PM)
$175/day - Extended Island Care (6:30 AM–6:30 PM)
$210/day
We understand the realities of island life and aim to provide flexible, supportive care for working families while creating a warm, adventure-filled space where children can learn, create, play, and thrive.
