Our Pod Family: By Location

Our Pod Family of Businesses includes The Pod Works, Tacoma Children’s School, and The Co-Lab. Each with their own offerings — get to know our family below. Visit our Membership page for information on joining us!

THE CO-LAB THE POD WORKS TACOMA CHILDREN'S SCHOOL
Childcare & Co-Working for all
3808 N 27th St, Tacoma, WA 98407
Kid-friendly Co-Working Office
7024 27th St W, University Place, WA 98466
Preschool & Seasonal Camps
47 West Rd, Tacoma, WA 98406
Drop-In Childcare, Camps, & Preschool Family-Friendly Co-Working Preschool & Seasonal Camps
Schedule or Drop-In
[Best to schedule ahead]
Schedule or Drop-In Apply for school year
Monday - Friday Everyday Monday — Friday
8am - 5p 24/7 9am - 1pm
Kid-Free Attic Office Kid-Friendly Office + Playrooms No Office — Drop Off
Staffed Location Unstaffed with Code Entry Certified Teachers
Camps & Enrichment Classes x Camps & Enrichment Classes
Coffee, Tea, Selzer, Snacks + Coffee, Tea, Selzer, Snacks + Pack your preschooler a lunch & snack
Event Rental & Birthdays Event Rental & Birthdays x
Toddler & Baby Meet Ups Toddler & Baby Meet Ups x
Family Day every 3rd Saturday - Free & Open to all! ____ Email hello@ourpodfamily.com for our next Open House!

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs

  • Yes! Please contact us to set up a tour and trial day at the location of your choice.

  • You can apply for preschool at Tacoma Children’s School and Tacoma Children’s School here.

  • Kids 3+ can drop-in to the The Co-Lab’s Learning Lab for creation and exploration between Monday - Friday. Reserve your hours ahead here.

    Caregivers can enroll for up to 4 hours at a time.

    There are two rooms of play, crafts are often lead by teachers, and outdoor time is part of the day so do dress for the weather.

    Families pay for drop-in childcare hours at pick-up. To put a card on file, email hello@ourpodfamily.com .

    Public price - $24/hour for the 1st child, $12/hour for each additional child.

  • Yes! There is a large play yard with a mud kitchen, wooden play structure, tire swing and more.

  • Please reach out to discuss your needs and we can talk through if this is a good fit for your little one.

  • Our Pod Family of Businesses includes The Pod Works, Tacoma Children’s School, and The Co-Lab. Compare the locations quickly here.

    The Pod Works is a family-friendly mix of office space and playrooms. Parents use this space to work while their children play. There is no staff or childcare on site.

    The Co-Lab offers on-site childcare (book here) and kid-free office space. This location also offers a rotation of camps and classes including after-school enrichment classes.

    Tacoma Children’s School (TCS) offers classes for children 3 - 5 years old including a morning preschool class. Our intentional environment and integrated education style inspires children to create, explore, and connect.

  • Face masks are optional for students and teachers in our space. If you would like your child to wear a mask, we will make sure their mask stays on during the day.

    All kids and adults will have temperatures taken upon entry.

    All visitors wash their hands upon arrival.

    All visitors and students with signs of illness will stay home until symptom-free. We have a strong zero-symptom policy.

    Families agree to notify the hello@ourpodfamily.com if anyone in their household tests positive for COVID 19.

    Zero-symptom illness policy. Kids must be symptom free to be at school.

    All teachers at TCL are vaccinated.

    We may adapt or add to these policies at any time. Parents will be notified via email.

    As our operating expenses do not change when students are absent, no credits or refunds can be given for missed classes due to illness, vacation, or quarantine.

    Childcare Specific Policies:

    Students and staff will wash hands often.

    Teachers will sanitize toys, art supplies, bathrooms, cubbies, surfaces, and highly used spaces as often as possible.

    Office Specific Policies:

    Sanitizing wipes are available in all office spaces. Please sanitize your area before you leave, including any amenities you used (printer, coffee maker, stapler, etc).

    All members and day-pass holders using our office spaces must register online at https://ourpodfamily.com/office-spaces.