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6 weeks–11 months
Little Explorers
Responsive care, familiar routines, and gentle opportunities to explore.
Meet Little Explorers★ LITTLE LEARNERS. BIG POSSIBILITIES.
Early learning for a little wonder. A lot of growing.
First discoveries. New friendships. “Look what I made!” moments. Welcome to MARS, a Rainier Beach learning community for children six weeks through five years.
M Math
A Art
R Reading
S Science
Room to grow
Six weeks through five years
Rooted in Rainier Beach
9400 Rainier Ave S, Seattle
A friendly first hello
(206) 397-3764
Find your child’s next step
Learning that grows with your child
12–24 months
Moon Walkers
Movement, language, sensory play, and growing independence.
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24–36 months
Little Dippers
Hands-on discovery, emerging friendships, and everyday learning.
Meet Little Dippers
3–5 years
Planet Rangers
Play, early literacy, creativity, and skills for kindergarten and beyond.
Meet Planet RangersWhat MARS means
Big discoveries start with everyday play.
Counting blocks. Making art. Sharing a story. Asking why. Math, Art, Reading, and Science give children many ways to explore their world.
Get to know our school
A place for your whole family
Little moments.
Lasting connections.
A drawing to share. A story from the day. Someone who knows your child’s name. Early learning grows through the connections between children, families, and community.
Our partnership with Rainier Beach Community Resource Center connects families with community support. Ask our team about resources and ways to get involved.
Your next step
Get to know us. Then take the next step.
01 · Explore
Find a program
Start with your child’s age and discover what learning looks like at MARS.
02 · Connect
Ask questions or request a visit
Talk with our team about tuition, availability, and your family’s needs.
03 · Apply
Continue with Brightwheel
Sign in or create a Brightwheel account to complete the school’s enrollment form.
A few things families ask first
What ages do you serve?
Our programs serve children from six weeks through five years.
How do I learn about tuition and openings?
Contact our team with your child’s age and preferred start date. We’ll help you understand the next steps.
Do I need an account to ask a question?
No. You can call, email, or use our contact form. A Brightwheel account is needed when you start the enrollment form.
Let’s talk about your family’s next chapter.
9400 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
Prefer email? info@marsearlylearningacademy.org
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