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From I-5 you will travel East up a very steep hill. At 9th Ave you will turn left (north). We are the first building on the left (west side of 9th Ave) across from the Harborview Towers apartments. Street parking is available free for 30 minutes in front of the center.

University of Washington Children's Center at Harborview

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  • Address: 601 9th Ave., Seattle, WA 98104
  • Phone: 206-623-5760
  • Hours of Operation: M-F: 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
  • Ages Served: Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten,

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About Our Staff

A Bright Horizons teacher is a nurturer as well as an educator, someone who encourages learning through exploration, and who understands the balance between what a child needs to feel safe and what she requires to reach her potential. Your child’s teacher is your partner. At Bright Horizons, families and teachers work together --celebrating successes, navigating challenges, and communicating daily about your child’s achievements and goals.

Meet Our Teachers

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  • Name: Randi
  • I Teach: Infants
  • Teaching Since: 2006
  • I love teaching children because: I love to watch their little minds grow into personality and independence. Seeing the excitement on their faces when discovering something new that's so simple is a great honor. We are al learning and growing together. That's what makes teaching infants fun!
  • Favorite Children's Book: Nursery Rhymes. I don"t really have a favorite, love them all!
  • Name: Nina
  • I Teach: Infants
  • Teaching Since: 1993
  • I love teaching children because: I like to see their individual personalities grow from infants to kindergarteners. Also to watch their imaginations, and minds expand. I also love to play with children, because that's a part of teaching as well!
  • Favorite Children's Book: I love them all!
  • Name: Meshu
  • I Teach: Infants
  • Teaching Since: 1990
  • I love teaching children because: I love to play and take care of chldren. I love children from the bottom of my heart!
  • Favorite Children's Book: Be A Kid
  • Name: Abe
  • I Teach: Infants
  • Teaching Since: 2006
  • I love teaching children because: Seeing them happy, and laughing makes me happy
  • Favorite Children's Book: Splash
  • Name: Brynn
  • I Teach: Waddlers
  • Teaching Since: 2002
  • I love teaching children because: I get to help set the foundation for the kind of person they will be as an adult. Children are so pure and uninhibited. They make me laugh & learn every day!
  • Favorite Children's Book: Where the Wild Things Are
  • Name: Bryce
  • I Teach: Waddlers
  • Teaching Since: 2007
  • I love teaching children because: of the wonderful interactions I get to have with the children. I enjoy being a positive role model and caring partner in children's learning.
  • Favorite Children's Book: Goodnight Moon
  • Name: Lauren
  • I Teach: Waddlers
  • Teaching Since: 2010
  • I love teaching children because: I get to learn new things every day!
  • Favorite Children's Book: Where the Wild Things Are
  • Name: Portia
  • I Teach: Toddler
  • Teaching Since: 2011
  • I love teaching children because: Each and every day is so new and exciting. Watching the children learn, grow, and interact is so rewarding. I love how silly they are and how excited everything makes them!
  • Favorite Children's Book: Babar the Elephant
  • Name: DeVona
  • I Teach: Toddlers
  • Teaching Since: 2005
  • I love teaching children because: Children make me happy! My husband and I don't have children, but as long as I'm at work all my little ones are my children:)
  • Favorite Children's Book: Llama Llama Mad at Mama
  • Name: Jillian
  • I Teach: Preschool
  • Teaching Since: 2005
  • I love teaching children because: There is always something to learn, and I love to learn...and then there's getting to play while teaching things!
  • Favorite Children's Book: Skippyjon Jones
  • Name: Vivian
  • I Teach: Preschool
  • Teaching Since: 1980
  • I love teaching children because: 1.Kids minds are easy to shape because they are like carbon copy...they copy. 2.Shaping kids minds into something positive means I'm changing lives and the world
  • Favorite Children's Book: Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree By Robert Barry
  • Name: Danielle
  • I Teach: Pre-Kindergarten
  • Teaching Since: 2011
  • I love teaching children because: Their natural curiosity and enthusiasm for learning is contagious and inspiring.
  • Favorite Children's Book: Eric Carle Collection
  • Name: Beth
  • I Teach: Pre-Kindergarten
  • Teaching Since: 2011
  • I love teaching children because: I love to watch the kids develop, and I learn so much from them!
  • Favorite Children's Book: The Giving Tree
  • Name: Christine
  • I Teach: Center Support
  • Teaching Since: 1996
  • I love teaching children because: It's awesome to se the kidslearn through their play, and to be able to see their growth before heading off to Kindergarten.
  • Favorite Children's Book: Where the Wild Things Are

Administration

  • Name: Kate Westling

    Position: Center Director

    In Education Since: 1991

    I love working for Bright Horizons because: They value all children and strive to make a difference in their lives.

    Favorite Children's Book: The Velveteen Rabblit

  • Name: Osha Andrejevs

    Position: Assistant Director

    In Education Since: 1998

    I love working for Bright Horizons because: Bright Horizons really supports the growth, and learning of it's staff, while making positive relationships and communication a top priority!

    Favorite Children's Book: Bats At The Library