Before and After School Enrichment (B.A.S.E.) Childcare Center

(253) 539-2273

Before and After School Enrichment (B.A.S.E.) Childcare Center

(253) 539-2273

    B.A.S.E. Childcare Center

    B.A.S.E. Childcare CenterB.A.S.E. Childcare CenterB.A.S.E. Childcare Center


    Enrollment

    K-5th Grade


    DSHS Welcome!

    Drop-In Care Available 


    Monday - Friday

    6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Enroll Your Child Today

    B.A.S.E. Childcare Center

    B.A.S.E. Childcare CenterB.A.S.E. Childcare CenterB.A.S.E. Childcare Center


    Enrollment

    K-5th Grade


    DSHS Welcome!

    Drop-In Care Available 


    Monday - Friday

    6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Enroll Your Child Today

    About B.A.S.E. Childcare

    Our Mission

    At B.A.S.E. Childcare Center, our mission is to provide a nurturing and educational environment. We are dedicated to supporting the growth and development of children in the Bethel School District.

    Our Philosophy

     The Spanaway Lutheran Church BASE Program was established by the congregation to reach out and serve the children and families of our community in the name of Christ


    The program provides the best care possible in a positive, safe, and Christian environment.

    Respecting the uniqueness of each child, the program offers enrichment for mind, body, and spirit.

    The program is conducted by trained Child Care Professionals, who are loving and caring.

    Our Staff

    Jenny Laycock

    Director

    Early Childhood Educator

    12+ Years with Base

    WA State Certified


    Favorite Animal: Cats

    Favorite Color: Purple & Teal

    Favorite Candy: Cotton Candy

    Favorite Movie: Secret Life of Pets

    Fun Fact About Me:

    I was in 4-H with my horse "Snow".

    Leslie Iverson

    Lead Teacher

    12+ Years with Base


    Favorite Animal: Dogs

    Favorite Color: Green

    Favorite Food: Fruit

    Favorite Movie: Point Break

    Fun Fact About Me:

    I love nature!

    Ben Breer

    Lead Teacher

    5+ Year with Base


    Favorite Animal: Arctic Fox

    Favorite Color: Silver

    Favorite Candy: Nerds

    Favorite Movie: Pixels

    Fun Fact About Me:

    I have taken video productions classes and made videos.

    Noah Dezarn

    Lead Teacher

    4+ Years with Base


    Favorite Animal: Dolphins

    Favorite Color: All Shades of Blue

    Favorite Candy: Jolly Ranchers

    Favorite Movie: Marvel Movies

    Fun Fact About Me:

    At home they call me "Chef Noah" because I like to cook.

    Denise Haigh-Boone

    Teacher Assistant


    Favorite Animal: Giraffe 

    Favorite Color: Aquarium

    Favorite Candy: Peppermint Patties

    Favorite Movie: Harry Potter & LOTR series

    Fun Fact About Me: ​

    I love to travel!

    tuition Pricing

    Current Tuition

    Contact us about current tuition rates.


    Discounts

    Military

    10%

    Bethel Employee

    10%

    Downloads

    BASE Parent Handbook 2022 (pdf)

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    BASE Enrollment Application - Full Set (pdf)

    Download

    Base CACFP Study Month Form (pdf)

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    Contact Us

    Are you ready to get started?

    If you have questions about the opportunities available in our programs, feel free to send us an email or call us. We will get back to you as soon as possible.

    B.A.S.E. Childcare Center

    16001 A Street South, Spanaway, WA, USA

    Phone: (253) 539-2273 Email: Base@spanawaylutheran.org Mailing Address: P.O. Box 962 Spanaway, WA 98387

    Hours

    Open today

    06:00 am – 06:00 pm

    We are closed on:

    New Year's Day

    4th of July

    Last 3 business days before the start of the new school year

    Memorial Day

    Labor Day

    Thanksgiving

    Friday After Thanksgiving

    Christmas Eve

    Christmas Day

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    Our School Year Activities

    Homework Club

    Homework Club

    Homework Club

     Retired educators have been assisting with homework for over 8 years in our BASE Center. Here at BASE we make homework fun and we offer wonderful incentives to aim high! 

    Crafts

    Homework Club

    Homework Club

    Beading, Ornaments, Bird Feeders, Origami, Painting, Pet Rocks, Rock Garden and much more... 

    Cooking

    Homework Club

    Cooking

     Learning new recipes, meal planning, shopping lists, shopping, preparing veggies and fruits from our own garden...

    Games

    Annual Events

    Cooking

     Age appropriate indoor and outdoor games, Four-Corner, Mission Impossible, basketball, soccer, kickball, etc... 

    Field Trips

    Annual Events

    Annual Events

     Throughout the school year the children get to visit many cool places to expand their horizon, for example the zoo, movies, local parks, swimming pool, museum, library, beach, ferry boat ride, Fort Nisqually and much more... 

    Annual Events

    Annual Events

    Annual Events

    Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt, Spring Flower Fundraiser, Trick or Trunk, Pumpkin Patch, Christmas Program and more... 

    Parent Night Out

    Parent Night Out

    Parent Night Out



    Several times a year our BASE Center kids get to participate in a "Lock-In" from 6pm to 10pm, usually during the holidays. They will participate in many fun holiday themed activities during that time, including caroling for example... 

    Enrichment Activities

    Parent Night Out

    Parent Night Out



    Teacher led theme center activities, for example Valentine's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Easter, growing our own garden... 

    Christmas Program

    Parent Night Out

    Christmas Program

     


    The children from our center will put on a Christmas Program with the preschool kids and church kids. This definitely is an event you wouldn't want to miss! 

    Our Summer Program

    What is the BASE Summer Program?

    ​We provide an all-day engaging, themed, enrichment program that focuses on a blend of fun hands-on learning, off-site experiences, physical activities, and social development during the summer break.​ Our goal is to foster curiosity and personal growth through dynamic experiences designed to inspire young minds. Each day is structured to balance educational and social experiences with ample opportunities for creative expression and collaborative play.

    Our Summer Program Activities

    Enrichment Activities

    Teacher led theme center activities, for example Gardening, Insect Investigation, Summer Sports...

    Crafts

    Beading, Bird Feeders, Origami, Painting, Pet Rocks, Rock Garden and much more... 

    Cooking

    Learning new recipes, meal planning, shopping lists, shopping, preparing veggies and fruits from our own garden...

    Outdoor Play

    Structured and unstructured outdoor play is important for promoting physical health, motor skills, and a connection to nature. We have climbing structures, a basketball court, a sandbox, hula hoops, bubbles, sidewalk chalk, and gazebos with tables for art, games, or just hanging out. These are just a few choices of activities offered in out outdoor environment. 

    Gardening

    We offer opportunities for children to get their hand dirty in our garden boxes. We have designated planter boxes in the SLC Community Garden, where the children learn to plant, grow, and harvest vegetables.

    Games

    Age appropriate indoor and outdoor games, Four-Corner, Mission Impossible, basketball, soccer, kickball, etc... 

    Field Trips

    Throughout the summer the children get to visit many cool places to expand their horizon, for example the zoo, movies, local parks, swimming pool, museum, library, beach, ferry boat ride, Fort Nisqually and much more... 

    Memories in the making: Our joyful moments

      Hear From Our Happy Families

      B.A.S.E. Childcare Center

      16001 A Street South, Spanaway, WA, USA

      (253) 539-2273

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