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Fort Nugent Location

Our flagship Oak Harbor daycare at 1162 SW Fort Nugent Ave, serving children ages 12 months to 7 years with Early Achievers Level 5 rated care.

Early Achievers Level 5 Certificate, Highest Quality Rating in Washington State Top 1% in WA, Only Early Achievers Level 5 on Whidbey Island
NAEYC-Recognized Early Learning Program MCCYN-PLUS Provider
The new turf playground at our Fort Nugent location, with a blue and yellow play structure and slide on bright green artificial turf
1162 SW Fort Nugent Ave, Oak Harbor, WA Our new turf playground, opened September 2026
NAEYC Recognition Certificate, Nurture with Care Kids Academy, Fort Nugent
National Recognition

Recognized by NAEYC

Our Fort Nugent center is a NAEYC-Recognized Early Learning Program, recognized by the National Association for the Education of Young Children for a commitment to quality and continuous improvement in our toddler and preschool programs. Read what this recognition means for your family in our announcement →

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📷 Take a Look

Our Fort Nugent grounds: the building and parking off SW Fort Nugent Ave, two fenced play yards, and the new turf playground installed in September 2026.

Aerial view of the Fort Nugent property showing the building, entrance sign, parking lot, playground and both fenced play yards
The whole property from SW Fort Nugent Ave
Aerial view of the Fort Nugent building with the main turf play yard, the covered patio and the second fenced yard behind it
Building and both play yards
Aerial view of the new turf playground at Fort Nugent, with the play structure, the bark play area with ride-on toys and the second fenced yard
The playground from above
The new turf play yard at Fort Nugent with the blue and yellow play structure, the bark area with ride-on toys and the covered patio to one side
The new turf play yard
View out across the turf playground from under the covered patio at Fort Nugent, framed between the shelter posts
Looking out from the covered patio
Ground level view of the new artificial turf and the play structure at the Fort Nugent playground
The new turf up close
The Nurture with Care Kids Academy sign above the covered entrance at 1162 SW Fort Nugent Ave
Our entrance at 1162 SW Fort Nugent Ave

📍 Location Details

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Address

1162 SW Fort Nugent Ave
Oak Harbor, WA 98277

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Hours

7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Monday – Friday

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Ages Served

12 months – 7 years

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Phone

(360) 682-8920

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📚 Programs at This Location

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Young Toddlers

Ages 12–23 months

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Toddlers

Ages 2–3 years

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Preschool

Ages 3–6 years

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Before & After School Care

Ages 5–7 years

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School Bus Drop-Off

Children at Oak Harbor Elementary, Hillcrest Elementary, Oak Harbor Intermediate and North Whidbey Middle School can ride their school bus straight to us. See how it works.

🌟 Why Families Choose Fort Nugent

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Established & Trusted

Children have been cared for at this location for more than 30 years, so many Oak Harbor families already know this building as a daycare.

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Full Program Range

All four programs from young toddlers through school-age, so your child can grow with us.

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Extended Hours

Open 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday, designed for working families.

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Top Quality Rating

Early Achievers Level 5, the highest quality rating in Washington State. Top 1% statewide.

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Recognized by NAEYC

A NAEYC-Recognized Early Learning Program, recognized for our commitment to quality and continuous improvement. See certificate →

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Drop-In Care Available

Flexible hourly childcare any day of the week at $15/hour, with a daily cap. Perfect for appointments, date nights, or occasional needs.

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Weekend Care

Weekend childcare every Saturday and Sunday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Same Creative Curriculum and qualified teachers. Ages 1 to 13 years. Learn more →

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Subsidies Accepted

DSHS, MCCYN, MCCYN-PLUS, and Child Care Aware Military subsidies welcome.

What Parents Say

Real stories from families in our community

★★★★★

"I also got to tour their new Midway center, and wow, it’s beautiful! The security is top-notch, they provide hot meals for the kids, and you can tell a lot of thought went into the space… After touring several other places, this place has been the best!"

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Carmen Guerrero
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★★★★★

"They are kind, loving, and attentive and give us thorough recaps of our daughter’s day… We also appreciate the flexible drop-off and pick-up times and that the care is affordable."

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Rachael Ricker
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★★★★★

"The staff are consistently warm, attentive, and genuinely invested in the kids, and the facility is always clean, organized, and welcoming… It’s clear he feels safe, supported, and happy here."

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Anthony H.
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★★★★★

"My daughter comes home beaming with excitement to tell me all about her day… I love how much outside time they get and that they’re always thinking of creative projects and learning exercises."

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Jenna C.
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★★★★★

"My twins started daycare recently for the first time in their 3 years of life. I was very worried… I am very happy we chose Nurture With Care, as my girls want to go to school each day."

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Katlyn Crawford
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★★★★★

"The teachers and directors are very informative and kind, giving updates about my child’s progress and things to work on at home."

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Dawn Hinds
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★★★★★

"We have also seen a major jump in her speech and abilities… Her confidence has grown as well, which can be attributed to the staff’s care during her transition."

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Carolyn Zook
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★★★★★

"My son’s talking has grown tremendously since he started here… As someone who has previously worked in childcare and was apprehensive about putting my child in daycare it is extremely reassuring."

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Heather Rae
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★★★★★

"I have had 3 kids go through the place as active duty on waiting list at CDC this place came in clutch… Ms Nidhi and staff are very good with the kids and the care is awesome."

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Jackson Msimbe
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★★★★★

"The owners are amazing and have made it possible for me not only to continue school but also work in the community as a nurse… the staff love my children like their own."

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Jessica Suchy
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