The Curiosity Lab: KiDiMu Preschool
Imaginative, Play-Focused Learning for 3–5 Year Olds Right Here on Bainbridge Island
Welcome to KiDiMu Preschool, where curiosity explodes like a science experiment and every child is a star in our galaxy of learners! Our classrooms are alive with color, movement, and discovery—where little mathematicians measure, engineers build, artists mix, and scientists test their ideas in a world that celebrates every unique learner.
Here, play is the ultimate formula for learning. Children of all abilities can explore hands-on exhibits, create with open-ended materials, and follow their own “equations” of curiosity, imagination, and wonder. Nature walks and outdoor play let them connect with the world around them, proving that the simplest observations can lead to the biggest discoveries.
Our approach is child-led and flexible, letting each young explorer set their own pace while building empathy, confidence, and joy. Need a little extra support? No worries—we can provide guidance, staff assistance, or small-group help to make sure every learner thrives. Mistakes? They’re just fun “data points” in the grand adventure of learning!
At KiDiMu, our goal is to spark a lifelong love of learning where questions multiply, ideas grow exponentially, and every day is full of magical, mind-boggling discoveries. Come join us, and see how learning, laughing, and exploring add up to something truly amazing!
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Big News: More Spaces Available!
The Preschool at KiDiMu is expanding, and we still have openings for the 2025–2026 academic year! Don’t miss the chance to join our vibrant, playful, and inclusive learning community.
Curious Minds Welcome!
Children can join our program any time after turning three! Our multi-age classroom is full of exploration, play, and hands-on learning. Children may wear pull-ups, and we’re happy to support them as they learn to use the toilet. Most children transition after age five or when they begin kindergarten.
Our Preschool Space
Preschool at KiDiMu happens throughout the entire Museum, which is closed to the public during regular preschool hours (8:15am-12:00pm). On Members Only Monday Mornings (10 AM–12 PM), preschool takes over the entire second floor, while the first floor opens for members. During MiniMu sessions, which occur a few times a month, preschool moves to the second floor, allowing MiniMu to take over the first floor. This way, everyone has space to explore, play, and learn safely.
Small Class, Big Adventures!
Our preschool class is limited to 18 students with 2 teachers, giving a 9:1 student-to-teacher ratio. Right now, we have 6 curious learners in the class, guided by a certified teacher and an assistant teacher—plenty of space for each child to explore, create, and discover!
2025–2026 School Year: The KiDiMu Lab of Learning
Welcome to another year of experiments, equations, and endless curiosity! The Preschool at KiDiMu runs from September to June, Monday through Friday. Drop-off begins at 8:15 AM, when little scientists start gearing up for discovery, and the school day “reacts” at 8:30 AM. Dismissal happens at 12:00 PM, giving everyone just enough time to sum up the day’s adventures—before the Museum opens to the public at 12:30 PM!
Our school calendar comes with the Preschool Handbook—think of it as your personal “map of the galaxy” for the school year. We follow the BISD calendar for holidays and school breaks (though not all in-service days), so you can calculate the perfect schedule for your young explorer.
From measuring, building, and coding to mixing colors, music, and movement, every day is a hands-on experiment where curiosity multiplies, creativity divides, and fun adds up to a year full of discoveries!
Thank you for welcoming my son to The Preschool at KiDiMu. Thank you for always supporting him in so many ways. He has grown so much over the last year, thanks to your careful and nurturing hands. We have laughed and giggled and plotted about what to bring for show and tell; we have heard of the many discoveries in science Fridays; we’ve heard tales of the nature walks and stories shared. Thank you for a wonderful year!
-Maria, a preschool mom
2025–2026 Tuition
- Three Days a Week (Mon/Wed/Fri): $600/month
- Five Days a Week (Mon–Fri): $950/month
- Materials Fee: $300 per year (applies to all students)
Tuition Deposit
A non-refundable deposit equal to one month of your chosen plan is required to secure your child’s spot. This deposit will be applied toward your child’s final month of the school year.
