Preschool/neighborhood Recommendations?

Hi J.C.,
My daughter goes to Narrows Cooperative Preschool in University Place and we love it. The teachers are wonderful. We have a great classroom and a wonderful group of families. Since I am also the membership chairperson this year, I'd be happy to email you info about Narrows. Please give us a call at ###-###-####.

I also grew up in University Place and my father was stationed at McChord for many years. My mom now works at Madigan on Fort Lewis and commutes from University Place. University Place has great elementary schools. I also believe that the part of Lakewood near Idewild elementary school and near Steilacoom is a nice community. Both Steilacoom and Dupont are also nice communities but I've heard that the lack of a grocery store in Dupont is very annoying.

For other great info about Tacoma, check out http://www.tacomamama.com/ a wonderful resource for kid friendly activities in Tacoma.
Good luck on your upcoming move,
J.

dupont is nice, lots of walking trails and parks, but there is no grocery store, so if it's late at night and you find you need something you may end up going to Walmart in Lacey, or driving to Lakewood. Post traffic can be horendous when both McChord and Ft. Lewis personnel are ending the duty day. Why not send your son to preschool on Ft. Lewis. My two girls have been going since January and love it. Preschool also goes for 3 hours and most preschools I have looked into/heard about are only 2.5 hours.

Hi...
I live in University Place..one of the better areas around here. I'm not sure what you're looking for as far as housing but there are 2 places for rent in my neighborhood..not sure how big they are or anything. I also live next to a daycare/preschool center it's called "In his hands" but I don't really know much about it. We are close to alot of schools here and Madigan isn't too far from here at all..
I can get you more info on the rentals if you like.

Dupont and University Place are both very nice. Lakewood and Steilacoom also have very nice areas, but some parts are not so nice.

As far as preschools go. The only ones I am familiar with are in University Place. There is a co-op called Narrows Co-op. My neighbor's son started going there in September. She really likes it. There are also preschools at Unversity Place Presbyterian, Mount Cross Lutheran, and Evergreen Primary School.

Welcome to the area!

Bates Technical College has several co-op preschools and parent education programs. Check out their website for more info.
Lakewood- We are a military family living in apt in Lakewood. I wouldn't say sketchy areas so much but huge variety in neighborhoods. The neighborhood behind us has old apt, new construction single fam homes and a house with a horse. Outside pic will give decent idea of area. THink of a chain link fence or small front yard as not as nice of area.
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