Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021
Learning opportunities abound! Discover new programs and resources for your child.
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Resource Directory Aldersgate Christian Preschool ACP promotes emergent learning by offering developmentally appropriate education for 2-year-olds through pre-K children that is grounded in Christian principles and open to all families. Bellevue | acpreschool.com
All-Star Kiddos We are a small, private pre-K and kindergarten located just outside of Issaquah in the community of Preston. We teach metacognition during our hands-on reading, writing, and arithmetic lessons. We teach our students to be aware of their thoughts and the consequent emotion. We teach how to effectively manage “big” emotions with the Emotional Freedom Technique. We teach our students prosocial skills during their everyday interactions with peers. We exist to establish lifelong learning skills and improve sense of self. Issaquah | allstarkiddos.com
Annie Wright Schools Inquiry-based learning programs from preschool through grade 12 inspire boys and girls to make a difference in the world; Annie Wright’s five-day boarding program attracts high school students from all over Puget Sound, as they prepare for college and beyond. Tacoma | aw.org
Asia Pacific Language School Each child can learn and master a second language such as Chinese or Japanese for his/her future career success. Bellevue | apls.org
Resource Directory Bellevue Discovery Preschool for Highly Capable Children
A nonprofit inquiry learning preschool for highly capable children with a 1:4 teacher-child ratio, following best practices in early childhood gifted education that combines play-based exploration, skill-based instruction, and in-depth project-based learning. Bellevue | bellevuediscovery.org
Bellevue Montessori
Accredited by the American Montessori Society, Bellevue Montessori provides an authentic Montessori environment that promotes curiosity, leadership, and lifelong learning. Bellevue | Bellmontessori.com
Bertschi School Bertschi School is a PK–5 program that honors the child as a capable learner and emphasizes creativity, critical thinking, and social-emotional development. Seattle | bertschi.org
Bothell Pediatric & Hand Therapy
Occupational, speech, and physical therapy for children with autism, sensory processing disorder (SPD), ADHD, feeding issues, developmental delays and neurological and physical disabilities. Bothell | bpandht.com
Bright Horizons As the leader in early education for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years, our programs empower children to become confident, successful learners and secure, caring people. Seattle + Eastside | brighthorizons.com
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Resource Directory Calvary Lutheran Preschool and Kindergarten We are a small preschool that works with children ages 2.5 to 5 years old. Bellevue | calvarylutheranbellevue.org
Charles Wright Academy Charles Wright Academy is an independent school committed to active, joyful learning on a beautiful 107-acre campus in Tacoma. Students in preschool through grade 12 are nurtured and challenged to develop the character, creativity, and skills to successfully navigate the future with confidence. Tacoma | charleswright.org
The Community School of West Seattle
The Community School of West Seattle is a non-profit preschool utilizing emergent curriculum and the Project Approach to foster critical thinking skills and social-emotional development in children ages 3–5. Seattle | cswsplay.org
Cooperative Preschools and Family Life Education at Edmonds College Parent education and cooperative preschools supporting families throughout Snohomish County. Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mill Creek, Snohomish, Stanwood, Marysville, Lake Stevens edmonds.edu/programs/fled
Department of Children, Youth & Families Strengthening Families WA Strengthening Families Washington is a program within the Department of Children, Youth & Families with a main focus on helping families become stronger together through a variety of tactics, including: home visiting, community outreach and partnerships, funding opportunities with local organizations. Statewide | dcyf.wa.gov/services/child-development-supports/sfwa
Resource Directory Discovery Montessori School
Discovery Montessori School is a school with a purpose: to offer an environment which will provide for the complete development of young children in an atmosphere of respect and community. Seattle | discoverymontessorischool.org
Eastside Community School
Working out of the Waldorf philosophies indicated by Rudolf Steiner, we educate our students to fulfill their highest potential — to think clearly, feel deeply, impart meaningful purpose to their lives, and actively contribute to the positive development of society. Bellevue | eastsidecommunityschool.org
Eastside Pediatric Dental Group
Our practice specializes in dentistry for patients from infancy through adolescence, including children with special health-care needs. Issaquah | eastsidepediatricdentalgroup.com
Epiphany School
Located in Seattle’s central Madrona neighborhood, Epiphany School serves students in pre-K through fifth grade and is known for its welcoming and involved community of talented faculty, staff, and families. Seattle | epiphanyschool.org
Eton School Educating the whole child and honoring the diversity of each individual from pre-elementary (age 3) through grade 8. Accredited by the American Montessori Society and NWAIS. Bellevue | etonschool.org
PLAY WITH PURPOSE Annie Wright’s Preschool program provides the building blocks for learning core academic skills. At the same time, these young learners play…a lot. That’s because our teachers know that three to five year-olds learn best through imaginative, creative play that develops out of and expands each child’s own natural curiosity. We never forget that early childhood is a magical time of individual growth, discovery and development. So play—structured and unstructured—lies at the heart of all we do.
www.aw.org/preschool 827 N Tacoma Ave, Tacoma WA | admissions@aw.org | 253.272.2216
Resource Directory French American School of Puget Sound The French American School of Puget Sound (FASPS) opens the world to children and children to the world. Mercer Island | fasps.org
French Immersion School of Washington The French Immersion School of Washington offers students in preschool through fifth grade and beyond an excellent bilingual education in a welcoming environment that encourages critical thinking and curiosity. Bellevue + Issaquah | fisw.org
French Morning School Full French immersion early learning education program serving children 2.5 to 5 years old in half-day sessions. Seattle | frenchmorningspreschool.com
Holy Rosary Bilingual Academy We offer a full-day Spanish program for children ages 3–5; the curriculum in pre-K is innovative, play-based, and child-centered. Fife | holyrosarybilingual.org
Holy Family Bilingual Catholic School A dual-language School committed to the development of the whole child in a faith-inspired environment. White Center | holyfamilybilingual.org
Resource Directory Impact Public Schools
Free, high-quality public charter schools that are open to all in Seattle, Tacoma and Tukwila. Our students ranked in the top 5 percent for academic and social-emotional growth last year. Please join us on a mission to prepare the next generation of equity-driven, innovative leaders! Seattle | impactps.org
Issaquah Parks & Recreation Preschool
Our part-time preschool for children ages 3–5 focuses on academics, play, socialization, cooperation and listening skills to prepare your child for kindergarten. Issaquah | issaquahwa.gov/800/Preschool
JDS
Our inquiry-based learning program fosters critical thinking, problem solving, confidence, collaboration, leadership, innovation and more — all in a global learning environment. Bellevue | jds.org
Kiddie Academy of Bellevue
Every day, Kiddie Academy® of Bellevue is full of surprise and wonder as we inspire your child to develop a lifelong love for learning. From our exclusive Life Essentials curriculum to our passionate and caring staff, you’ll discover that Kiddie Academy has what children need to be successful at school, at home and in life. Schedule your visit with us today! Bellevue | kiddieacademy.com/Bellevue
Kiddie Academy of Bothell
Every day, Kiddie Academy® of Bothell is full of surprise and wonder as we inspire your child to develop a lifelong love for learning. From our exclusive Life Essentials curriculum to our passionate and caring staff, you’ll discover that Kiddie Academy has what children need to be successful at school, at home and in life. Schedule your visit with us today! Bothell | kiddieacademy.com/Bothell
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5 Ways to Strengthen Your Child’s School Readiness Help fortify their emotional intelligence, concentration, self-control and more BY SANYA PELINI, PH.D. Not all children make a successful transition into school. According to Megan McClelland, a child development expert at Oregon State University, up to 25 percent of children experience difficulties when they start school. Being ready for school is not just about your child acquiring academic skills such as having a certain number of words in their vocabulary by the time they enter school, being able to identify certain written words or knowing how to count to a given number. School readiness also refers to the development of certain social and emotional traits that determine whether or not kids will successfully transition into school. In one study of 276 at-risk children ages 3–5, McClelland and other OSU researchers sought to determine whether specific interventions would help improve school readiness. While children in some groups participated in movement- and music-based activities, those in the control group did not receive any intervention. The researchers found that the children who had received intervention had higher scores for self-regulation than those who had not participated in the activities. We now know that the best results are obtained when schools and families work together to ensure that children are ready to engage in and benefit from learning experiences. The good news is that relatively simple techniques can be applied at home to support your child’s school readiness. Children can learn self-regulation skills through games and activities that are inexpensive and easy to teach at home. Here are five things you can begin doing today to strengthen your child’s school readiness:
1. Play games that strengthen your child’s self-regulation skills. In the study mentioned above, the researchers found that games that encourage children to pay attention and follow specific instructions are critical to their success in their early years and beyond. Researchers proposed a different version of the “red light, green light” game and changed the rules to encourage the children to pay attention. For example, color cues were used to tell the children what was expected of them (“orange means go”), and then the cues were later changed (“orange means stop”). In a different study, the same researchers found that introducing variations to the “Head, Shoulders,
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Knees and Toes” song could help teach kids to listen and pay attention. They found that asking children to do the opposite of what they were told (for example touch their toes when they are asked to touch their head) helped develop their focus and concentration.
2. Work on reinforcing your child’s concentration. It is not uncommon for young children to struggle with processing information. The more instructions you give them, the harder it will be for them to follow through. Giving your child only a few instructions at a time can make it easier for them to understand and remain focused on what they are expected to do. If your child is struggling with completing instructions, asking them to repeat what they are expected to do can make it easier for them to follow through. Specific games such as puzzles and mazes can also help improve your child’s concentration, but you must choose games that are developmentally appropriate. Rather than focusing on your child’s chronological age, focus on what they are actually capable of doing.
3. Foster your child’s emotional intelligence. Your child’s emotional intelligence is a key factor in determining whether or not they will adapt to the school environment. An emotionally intelligent child knows when to ask for help, but a child who has yet to develop their emotional intelligence skills is more likely to have a meltdown when faced with difficult emotion-provoking situations; they may even adopt inappropriate behavior to camouflage an inability to deal with difficult feelings, such as anxiety. Helping your child to identify and name their emotions and those of others, talking about your own emotions to show your child that emotions are normal, and helping them to identify appropriate ways of responding to big emotions can reduce emotion-driven behavior and increase their school readiness.
4. Help your children practice self-control. In today’s culture of instant gratification, many children struggle with self-control. The good news is that there are simple activities to help teach your child self-control. For example, playing games that require all players to take turns is an easy way to increase self-control skills. Encouraging your child to make decisions within a parent-controlled framework can also help them practice self-control. Even simple questions such as “Will you take your bath now or after your snack?” or “Do you want to wear the black shoes or the red ones?” teach kids to reflect on different options and make decisions.
5. Adopt a reading culture. Reading is one of the easiest ways to help increase your child’s school readiness. It can awaken their curiosity, teach them new words and reinforce communications skills. In other words, reading
develops your child’s vocabulary, language and social skills. When reading to young children, it is important to encourage them to participate by asking questions or making comments about the story or the characters in the book you are reading. For example, you can point to a picture and say something like, “How do you think he feels?” Or you can make connections with something your child already knows: “Look, there’s a lion here — do you remember what other animals we saw at the zoo?” or “Look at the orange butterfly. Do you remember the color of the butterfly we saw at the park yesterday?” Children’s school readiness has been associated with academic, social, emotional and behavioral benefits in childhood and beyond. The earlier you start preparing your child for school, the better the chances are that your child will meet with success both in school and in life. Sanya Pelini, Ph.D., is a parent and researcher in education. She transforms educational research into practical tools and resources on her blog Raising Independent Kids.
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Resource Directory Kiddie Academy of Kenmore
Every day, Kiddie Academy® of Kenmore is full of surprise and wonder as we inspire your child to develop a lifelong love for learning. From our exclusive Life Essentials curriculum to our passionate and caring staff, you’ll discover that Kiddie Academy has what children need to be successful at school, at home and in life. Schedule your visit with us today! Kenmore | kiddieacademy.com/Kenmore
Kiddie Academy of Kirkland
Every day, Kiddie Academy® of Kirkland is full of surprise and wonder as we inspire your child to develop a lifelong love for learning. From our exclusive Life Essentials curriculum to our passionate and caring staff, you’ll discover that Kiddie Academy has what children need to be successful at school, at home and in life. Schedule your visit with us today! Kirkland | kiddieacademy.com/Kirkland
Kiddie Academy of Mill Creek Every day, Kiddie Academy® of Mill Creek is full of surprise and wonder as we inspire your child to develop a lifelong love for learning. From our exclusive Life Essentials curriculum to our passionate and caring staff, you’ll discover that Kiddie Academy has what children need to be successful at school, at home and in life. Schedule your visit with us today! Mill Creek | kiddieacademy.com/Millcreek
Kiddie Academy of Seattle at Queen Anne Every day, Kiddie Academy® of Queen Anne is full of surprise and wonder as we inspire your child to develop a lifelong love for learning. From our exclusive Life Essentials curriculum to our passionate and caring staff, you’ll discover that Kiddie Academy has what children need to be successful at school, at home and in life. Schedule your visit with us today! Queen Anne | kiddieacademy.com/Queenanne
Resource Directory Lake & Park School The Lake and Park School serves children from preschool through fifth grade, providing experience-based instruction in an intellectually deep and creatively broad environment. Seattle | lakeandparkschool.org
Little Flower Day Care and Learning Center A Montessori-based early childhood learning center in Issaquah, Washington. Issaquah | littleflowerlearning.com
The Little School For over 60 years, The Little School has been providing curiosity-driven progressive education to preschool through fifth-grade students on our 12.5-acre wooded campus in Bellevue. Bellevue/Eastside | thelittleschool.org/explore
Living Montessori Education Community Living Montessori's purpose is to develop empowered global citizens in partnership with their families. Bellevue | livingmontessori.com
Naturally Kids A child-led, play-based, fully outdoor, in-person preschool program. Northeast Tacoma + Federal Way | naturallykidds.com
Growing confident, curious, courageous learners since 1958 Epiphany School is an independent, non-parochial elementary school in Seattle serving students in Pre-K through 5th Grade. Visit our virtual admissions hub for online open house and tours!
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Resource Directory Natural Start Preschool
Natural Start Preschool offers a unique nature-based curriculum that meets the developmental needs of preschoolers ages 3 to 5 while teaching them about nutrition, physical science, and the importance of experiencing the outdoors. Bellevue | naturalstartpreschool.com
North Seattle Cooperative Preschools North Seattle College Cooperative Preschools offer a unique cooperative program in which parents partner with the teacher to run the class, all the while gently introducing children to school and community life. Seattle | northseattlecoops.org
Northshore Cooperative Preschool Northshore Cooperative Preschool provides a safe, developmentally appropriate, and nurturing school environment that encourages learning through play, discovery and cooperation. Bothell | northshorecoop.org
Northwest Center Kids Northwest Center Kids provides early intervention services for children from birth to age 3 and inclusive early learning for children ages 6 months to 12 years where kids of all abilities share classrooms, playgrounds, and high expectations. Seattle, Puget Sound | NWCenter.org/kids
Nurturing Knowledge School Our Reggio-inspired schoolhouses are nestled within the residential neighborhoods of Seattle, operating since 1995. Seattle | nurturingknowledge.com
Seattle Children’s Program to Enhance Attention, Regulation and Learning (PEARL) is committed to improving care for children and adolescents with ADHD and their families.
Resource Directory Olympia Waldorf School
Olympia Waldorf School is a fully accredited Waldorf school serving students from throughout the South Sound in preschool through grade 8. Our faculty is comprised of three early childhood teachers, eight grades teachers, and two specialty teachers. Specialty subjects currently include Spanish, Games and Movement, Gardening, Woodworking, Handwork, Ensemble, and Strings. Olympia | olympiawaldorf.org
Pacific Crest Montessori School
Pacific Crest School is Seattle’s only Montessori school to serve children from three years of age through eighth grade while innovating remote, hybrid, and in-classroom models. Seattle | pacificcrest.org
Pacific Medical Centers
Pacific Medical Centers (PacMed) is a nine-clinic primary care and specialty system in the Puget Sound area. We have clinics in Federal Way, Puyallup, Renton, Beacon Hill, First Hill, Northgate, Totem Lake, Canyon Park, and Lynnwood. Greater Seattle Area | PacMed.org
Pacific Northwest Montessori Association A unified voice representing Montessori education. Washington | pnma.org
Pikake School Pikake School is a bilingual (Japanese and English) Montessori preschool located in Bellevue. Bellevue | pikakeschool.com
Resource Directory Primrose School of West Bellevue The Leader in Early Education and Care. Bellevue | primrosewestbellevue.com
Remmie Health Remmie designed the first FDA-registered ear-nose-throat monitor designed for family health-care. We help families play a more active role in their health and transform primary care by putting digital tools into their hands. Seattle | remmiehealth.com
Saint Patrick Catholic School Since 1893, St. Patrick School has been providing Catholic education in Tacoma for students in pre-K–grade 8. Tacoma | saintpats.org
Samena Preschool We are the premier non-profit family swim and recreation club on the Eastside; providing a safe environment that promotes activities and educational programs for families where people of all ages can strengthen their wellness and recreational pursuits. Bellevue | samena.com
Seattle Central Cooperative Preschools
Seattle Central Cooperative Preschools are seven parent- and teacher-led, child-centered learning communities in the neighborhoods encircling downtown. Seattle | seattlecentralcoops.org/our-co-ops
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Surefire Indoor Play Ideas From a Preschool Teacher’s Bag of Tricks Dance, move, create, sing, make music and have a blast! Northwest kids are used to gearing up to go outside: hats, jackets, rain boots and gloves. But sometimes (particularly during a pandemic), staying inside is the only option, and you need a quick game plan for fun. Here’s a grab bag of easy kids’ activities. Toys, technology and rules not required. Just add imagination!
Music and movement 1. Freeze dance A classic! All you need is music, and the only guideline is to freeze when the music is paused. Encourage kids to “freeze” in fun poses or with funny faces. Use a variety of musical styles and tempos. Tip: An older child can stop and start the music while you dance with younger ones.
2. The sleeping song Here are the short lyrics: “Sleeping, sleeping, all the children are sleeping. And when they woke up, they were all ________________.” Fill in the blank with various animals, insects or even inanimate objects, and let their imaginations run wild. Kids love acting like cats, snakes, and even robots or babies! As soon as one thing has run its course, begin the song again in a quiet voice as the children stop and pretend to sleep until the next thing is called. Keep cue cards for yourself, or let the kids be the “caller.” They can even help make the flashcards (for example, write “snake” on one side, and on the other draw a picture of a snake). Keep the cards handy; they’ll want to play this one again and again.
3. Indoor obstacle course Push aside some furniture and practice gross motor skills without breaking any priceless antiques! Set out a laundry basket and use balled-up socks to practice throwing and accuracy. Tape down some yarn or string for a makeshift balance beam. Do moves in place, such as running, jumping and hopping. Add yoga moves, use a timer and cheer them on. There is an infinite number of possibilities here. (Get more great indoor obstacle course ideas on ParentMap.com.)
4. Copy dancing This game can be played with two to 20 participants, and it’s as simple as it sounds. One person dances while the others copy their moves. Kids love being the leaders, and imitation is, after all, the highest form of flattery. So, put on some dancing tunes and show off those moves!
Arts and crafts 1. Homemade collage with reusable materials Simply provide a few items that can be reassembled in different ways again and again. Arrange the items on a tray or placemat to make patterns, designs and objects. Since the materials are reusable, take a picture to commemorate each creation. Ideas: craft sticks, buttons, paint samples, fabric swatches, spare keys.
2. DIY stuffed animals You really can make a lovable stuffed animal (or insect!) with only four things: markers, construction paper, a stapler and recycled paper. It’s such an easy activity, but it gets the kids excited every time. Put two pieces of paper together, draw your animal’s outline and then cut it out, making two identical shapes. Decorate, color and add as much detail as desired. Then staple the two pieces together about halfway. Now for the fun part: stuffing! Use pillow stuffing from a craft store, or just rip and ball up paper, and begin stuffing it into your creation. When fully stuffed, staple it closed and you’ve got a keeper!
3. Squiggle art Each player gets a piece of paper, makes a squiggle on it and trades with someone else. That person then draws a picture out of the squiggle. The beauty of this activity is in its simplicity, as children see that you can turn any mark into art. It’s fun for the adults to see what kids come up with, too!
4. Melted crayons If you have old, broken crayons hanging around, then you have an instant craft project! Reuse those old crayons by making them new again. Unwrap the paper from around the crayons, arrange them in a muffin tin in a single layer, and pop the tin into a 200-degree oven for about 10 minutes. Allow the melted crayons to cool, then stick the tin into the freezer to make it easier to pop them out. Just turn the pan over and you’ll have new cool, round crayons. Note: When the crayons are fresh out of the freezer, they may not color well. Warm them up in your hands to get them going.
5. Make a book Yep, just make your own books. Children have so many stories to tell — they just may need help writing it all down. Fold sheets of paper in half and staple them at the crease to make pages. After the story is written, go back and read it to the child so they can illustrate each page. This simple activity builds confidence, self-esteem and literacy skills.
The kitchen sink 1. Cooking When you have some extra time, make up an easy, hands-on cooking project for your next snack or meal. For children, cooking inspires sensory exploration, develops logical ordering skills and boosts confidence. Let them do as much of the work as possible. The easiest recipes are ready-to-eat foods such as sandwiches, wraps or rollups, and salads. Even sophisticated kale chips are kid-friendly; kids wash the kale and pat it dry, tear the leafy parts off the stems into bite-size pieces, toss them in olive oil and spices and spread the pieces on a tray. Adults operate the oven and then everyone munches away!
2. Gardening Kids love doing grown-up work, such as watering plants, and they excel at playing with dirt. Want some new indoor greenery? Let the kids help you plant, pot and water a windowsill garden! Kids also love learning plant and flower names.
3. Drama Put on a play using puppets, dolls or just yourselves! Use a favorite book or classic tale as your script — or make up your own story. Find props and costumes and play dress-up with younger children, or put on longer plays with preschoolers. Just act it out and have fun. If your child has a flair for the dramatic, they’ll take charge of this one, and it can easily last an hour (“Okay, pretend I’m the queen. Now you say …”). They love it when you just play along and let them be the director.
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Resource Directory Seattle Children’s Hospital
Seattle Children’s is ranked among the nation’s best children’s hospitals, delivering superior patient care and advancing new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research. Seattle + online | seattlechildrens.org
Seattle Infant Development Center & Preschool
Seattle Infant Development Center is a downtown Seattle non-profit childcare center that prepares infant to pre-kindergarten children and their families to be lifelong learners! Seattle | sidckids.com
Seattle Preschool Program
The Seattle Preschool Program provides Seattle children with access to high-quality, evidence-based, culturally responsive preschool programming that improves readiness for school and supports academic achievement. Seattle | seattle.gov/applyspp
Seed of Life Center for Early Learning and Preschool, Inc. We are an inclusive and supportive environment where each child’s gifts, talents, and cultures are nurtured to help enhance their development as lifelong learners. Seattle | seedoflifellc.com
SJCC Early Childhood School
The J’s Early Childhood School is more than a preschool; our Reggio-Emilia-inspired program offers full-day and part-day options for infants to kindergarten that prepare children for their educational future. Mercer Island | sjcc.org/programs/early-childhood-school
Resource Directory Soundview School
Every child deserves a school that is ethical, rigorous, and compassionate. Lynnwood | soundview.org
South Seattle College Cooperative Preschool & Parent Education Program SSC Cooperative Preschool & Parent Education Program offers a high-quality, playbased preschool for children and education and support for those who care for them. Seattle | westseattlepreschools.org
Small World Montessori, Inc.
Small World Montessori exists to create an exciting learning environment and to aid children in the development of their whole selves. Everett + Mill Creek | smallworldmontessori.com
Sproutable
Sproutable supports parents and caregivers in growing remarkable kids. Seattle + worldwide | besproutable.com
St. Alphonsus Parish School
Preschool–grade 8 Catholic school focused on academic excellence and founded in faith, tradition, and community in Ballard for over 100 years. Ballard | stalseattle.org/school
St. Louise School
St. Louise School is a pre-K–grade 8 school dedicated to celebrating the uniqueness of your child, and partnering with you in their formation into successful, faith-filled, values-driven critical thinkers. Bellevue | stlouiseschool.org
Resource Directory St. Monica Catholic School St. Monica Catholic School offers a classical liberal arts education that nurtures a love of learning that will last a lifetime! Our curriculum focuses on inspiring students to read more, think about what they read, and communicate effectively about it. Mercer Island | stmonicasea.org
Tiny Treks NW Tiny Treks NW is an immersive, 100-percent-outdoor program for children ages 2–9 years old. Redmond | tinytreks.com/nwtinytreks
The Treehouse Playcare, Preschool & Pre-K Play- and nature-based half-day preschool and pre-K program, incorporating Montessori, Reggio-Emilia and Waldorf approaches. Bellevue | thegrowingtreeplaycare.com
University Cooperative School Nurturing the whole child since 1975, University Co-op is a community-oriented pre-K–5 school, where childhood is a journey, not a race. Seattle | ucoopschool.org
Villa Academy Villa Academy is an independent Catholic school located on 31 acres serving students in preschool through grade 8. Seattle | thevilla.org
Resource Directory Washington 529 College Savings Plans (WA529) Save today for their tomorrow! Olympia | wastate529.wa.gov
Wilburton Montessori School
Wilburton Montessori provides a happy, secure, stable and caring environment in which children can develop. We aim to meet the needs of every child, and this is very much a cornerstone of the Montessori philosophy. Bellevue | wilburtonmontessori.com
Woodinville Montessori School
Established in 1983, Woodinville Montessori School provides an authentic and accredited Montessori education for student in grades pre-K–12, plus a toddler program, in Bothell and Woodinville. Bothell + Woodinville | woodinvillemontessori.org
YMCA of Greater Seattle YMCA Early Learning Centers are enriching and positive places to learn, grow, and thrive. Bothell, Seattle, Shoreline, Auburn | seattleymca.org
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