Building quality childcare facilities for Whidbey Island, Camano Island, and the greater Skagit Valley region. Serving military families and island communities.
Island County faces a critical childcare shortage, particularly for military families stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. The island setting presents unique construction considerations, but also opportunities — tight-knit communities, strong demand, and access to state grants that prioritize underserved areas.
Building on Whidbey Island requires understanding the unique logistics of island construction. Material delivery, contractor coordination, and local permitting all have their own considerations. We've worked in island communities and know how to plan projects that account for these factors while keeping costs reasonable.
Full-service childcare construction and consulting for Island and Skagit Counties.
Ground-up childcare facilities designed for island communities. Quality construction with logistics expertise.
Transform existing buildings into licensed childcare facilities. Often the fastest path to opening in island communities.
Expert guidance on funding, licensing, and operations for Island County childcare projects.
Naval Air Station Whidbey Island is home to thousands of service members and their families. Military families face unique childcare challenges — deployments, irregular schedules, and frequent relocations. Quality childcare near the base is in extremely high demand, making this an excellent opportunity for childcare development.
We serve all of Island County including Whidbey Island (Oak Harbor, Coupeville, Langley, Freeland, Clinton) and Camano Island. We also serve Skagit County (Mount Vernon, Anacortes, Burlington, Sedro-Woolley) and northern Snohomish County.
Island County childcare construction typically ranges from $175-300 per square foot. Costs can vary based on island logistics and material transportation. A 4,000 sq ft center might cost $700K-1.2M. We provide detailed estimates after site assessment.
Yes. Island County projects can access Washington State's ELF grants (up to $1.5M), and the region often qualifies as a childcare desert priority area. Naval Air Station Whidbey Island families create strong demand, and military family programs may provide additional support.
Yes. We understand the unique needs of military families including irregular schedules, deployments, and the need for flexible childcare. We can help you build facilities that serve military families and participate in military fee assistance programs.
Schedule a free consultation to discuss your Island County childcare project. We'll help you navigate island logistics, funding, and licensing.