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Seattle Preschool – LOVE…LEARN…GROW 

The Path To Elementary School Starts Here!

At Seattle Preschool + Pre-K we offer developmentally appropriate programs with specialized curriculum for children 3 to 6 years old. Our School Readiness based programming provides multiple options that allow you to find the right fit for your child. We emphasize a comprehensive approach that supports child development from all angles; physically, socially, emotionally and academically. We believe in the importance of a program that closes the gap between home and elementary school, and supports your child for a long road of future academic success.

Each classroom provides a multi-age setting that imparts daily opportunities for peer helping and self-paced development. The curriculum focuses on empathy, emotion management and problem-solving skills. Our goal is to provide students with a foundation for meeting life’s challenges with independence and confidence.

We uphold all health & safety protocols as set forth by all local, state and CDC guidance, including requiring all staff and students to wear masks, and any changes in protocol that occur during the year. Our classroom has been set up to allow for safe physical-distancing, while maintaining a calm, assuring and engaging environment, where kids can socialize and learn safely. Our safety measures have thus far allowed us a transmission-free record. 

Please note, the adult participation “Preschool Prep” program will be on hold for this year.

Click here to watch a brief video of Seattle Preschool Lake City, which was created last winter before the pandemic. We are keeping the fun, but with new health & safety protocols in place!

To schedule your own private tour, click here, or call us at (206) 362-7447 with any questions you have.

Philosophy
Meet The Staff
Enrollment Process
Field Trips
Preschool
Pre-K
Learning & Developing Goals
Gym Time
Curriculum
View Preschool Space
Philosophy
Purpose Statement

The purpose of Seattle Preschool + Pre-K Program is to nurture and support both the students and their families so as to create an environment that allows them to learn, grow and become prepared for the years ahead. 

At Seattle Preschool, we believe in a balanced blend of self-directed play and teacher-led instruction. We utilize both play and physical activity as a medium through which children can develop their social awareness, emotion-management skills and strengthen their mind-body connection. We incorporate research-based curriculum to further support each child’s social-emotional and academic growth.

Each day consists of projects and activities inspired by the world around us to encourage in-depth learning and nurture each child’s curiosity. Circle time offers the students an opportunity to participate in group discussions, share ideas and gain confidence speaking in front of a group. The multi-age setting imparts daily opportunities for peer cooperation and self-paced development.

Our staff has developed an integrated approach to theme-based curriculum that nurtures curiosity, and supports exploration and individualized growth. Our goal is to provide students with a foundation for meeting life’s challenges with independence and confidence.

Each child is unique and we do our best to nurture and support their individual strengths, and interests. We believe that what truly makes a difference in a child’s life, beneath all the methods, materials, and the curriculum, is a teacher who takes the time to know and care about each child while teaching from the heart.

Meet The Staff
Teacher Rachel– Preschool Director & Teacher

Teacher Heidi– Lead Preschool Teacher

Teacher Jonahs– Preschool Teacher

Enrollment Process

Enrollment Process:

1. Parent Visit

We invite you to attend our annual Open House on January 15th or schedule a private tour beginning January 17th, during which you will meet and form a personal connection with our Preschool teachers, curriculum and learning environment.

Please secure your private tour (offered every Tues/Wed at 3:00pm & 3:30pm, and Wed/Friday at 5:30pm & 6:00pm) or open house spot (open house can accommodates three families per 30 minute session) by registering online here, or call us at 206.362.7447.

We welcome legal guardians and their prospective student to join us, however, we ask that siblings stay home at this time if possible. Please note, in effort to protect our unvaccinated children at SGA, face masks are required in the facility regardless of vaccination status and adults will need to show proof of vaccination status or a negative PCR test result from the last 3 days to enter the building – thank you for your cooperation.

2. Submit Application

Once you have decided that Seattle Preschool is a good fit for your family, we invite you to apply. We require a $100 application fee along with your completed application form (provided during your visit). All applications for the next school year are due by February 5th.

3. Admissions Notification

Following enrollment decisions, information on how to complete the enrollment process will be sent to families by February 18th. Parents will have until March 4th to complete the enrollment process by submitting the enrollment packet, deposit and material fee. Please note that your child’s space is not reserved until we have your completed application and deposit payment. If the class is full, we’ll put you on the wait-list and give you our best estimate on if and when there will be an opening.

 

Field Trips
We are hopeful for a return of field trips in the 2022/2023 school year, with tentative plans for 1 to 2 outdoor trips.

Field trips include theme-based trips and in-house classroom visits that help to reinforce the curriculum and promote community. Field Trip days are no school days and families meet at the designated location for a fun filled day that includes structured activities, exploration and friendship.

When we are able, we also resume walking Field trips to explore our local community: Lake City Public Library, Fire Station #39, and the Lake City Post Office are just some of the places we have been! Each year’s Field Trips and classroom visits vary and depend on availability and students’ interests.

Preschool
DESCRIPTION

Our Preschool Program is your child’s first independent school experience. We use a balanced blend of self-directed play and Teacher-led instruction to encourage curiosity and imagination. Our theme-based curriculum follows a nature inspired progression to help your child make connections between themselves and their world. We maintain small student-teacher ratios to allow for individualized learning and specialized schedules. Class time is divided carefully between the gym and the classroom with age-appropriate learning periods for children to explore, engage and have fun!

DAILY SCHEDULE

9:00am – 11:15am: Classroom Exploration/Outdoor Play

11:15am – 11:45am: Lunch

11:45am – 12:30pm: Gym Time

12:30pm – 1:00pm: Circle Time

Tuition + supply fees for the 2022-2023 school year will be available during your scheduled tour, or call us to request: (206) 362-7447

PROGRAM INFORMATION

OPTION #1:

DAY: Tuesday/Thursday

START TIME: 9:00am

DURATION: 4 HOURS (Includes 45minute gymnastics class)

AGES: 3 YEARS – 5 YEARS

DEPOSIT: 1 Month Tuition (To be used towards June tuition.)

OPTION #2:

DAY: Monday/Wednesday/Friday

START TIME: 9:00am

DURATION: 4 HOURS (Includes 1hour gymnastics class)

AGES: 3 YEARS – 5 YEARS

DEPOSIT: 1 Month Tuition (To be used towards June tuition.)

OPTION #3:

DAY: Monday – Friday

START TIME: 9:00am

DURATION: 4 HOURS (Includes 1hour gymnastics class)

AGES: 3 YEARS – 5 YEARS

DEPOSIT: 1 Month Tuition (To be used towards June tuition.)

Pre-K
DESCRIPTION

Our Pre-K program is specifically designed to extend student learning and close the gap between Preschool and Elementary School. The 5 day a week schedule prepares your child for the longer days yet to come and provides additional time in the classroom to support their expanding social, emotional and academic needs. Our multi-age setting encourages peer development, mentorship and compassion. Class time is divided into carefully designed, age-appropriate learning periods for children to have a smooth transition into Kindergarten.

DAILY SCHEDULE

9:00am – 11:15am: Classroom Exploration/Outdoor Play

11:15am – 11:45am: Lunch

11:45am – 12:30pm: Gym Time

12:30pm – 1:00pm: Small Group Activity

1:00pm – 2:00pm: Learning Centers/Circle Time

Tuition + supply fees for the 2022-2023 school year will be available during your scheduled tour, or call us to request: (206) 362-7447

PROGRAM INFORMATION

DAY: Monday – Friday

TIME: 9:00am – 2:00pm

DURATION: 5 HOURS (Includes 1 hour of gymnastics class)

AGES: 4 YEARS – 5 YEARS (Must be entering Kindergarten the following school year)

Learning & Developing Goals

Seattle Preschool – Lake City utilizes the Washington State Early Learning and Development Guidelines to gauge child development and set achievable goals for the children in our program. We also use the Washington State Kindergarten Readiness Assessment Guidelines as a benchmark for children making their transition from preschool to Kindergarten.

Gym Time

Seattle Preschool – Lake City students participate daily in exercise and creative movement with SGA’s highly trained staff. While on the gym floor we strive to develop gross motor skills, coordination, body control, self-awareness, trust and confidence. We use positive encouragement, progressive teaching and age-appropriate equipment to teach basic gymnastics skills, cooperative games, sports, dance and rhythm while instilling a life long enjoyment of being active.

Curriculum

Curriculum:

At Seattle Preschool we believe in the importance of a well-rounded approach to your child’s education. Each day the teachers utilize theme-based topics and lessons along with research-based curriculum. Our themes follow a logical, nature inspired progression that inspires ideas and encourages children to explore their community, their families and their world with unlimited curiosity.

Second Step

A social-emotional curriculum that helps, “little learners harness their energy and potential by teaching them to listen, pay attention, control their behavior, and get along with others. When students enter kindergarten with the self-regulation and social-emotional skills taught in the research-based Second Step program, they’re set up for success.”

https://www.cfchildren.org/programs/social-emotional-learning/

Growing Up Wild

“Growing Up WILD is an early childhood education program that builds on children’s sense of wonder about nature and invites them to explore wildlife and the world around them. Through a wide range of activities and experiences, Growing Up WILD provides an early foundation for developing positive impressions about the natural world and lifelong social and academic skills.”

http://www.projectwild.org/growingupwild.htm

Hand Writing Without Tears

“Get Set for School helps young learners gain the skills and experiences they need for lifelong learning success. Our hands-on curriculum focuses on the three core learning areas—readiness & writing, language &literacy, and numbers & math. We get preschoolers singing, dancing, coloring, building, and exploring on a joyous journey to school.”

http://www.hwtears.com/gss/parents

View Preschool Space

Seattle Preschool Lake City – Classroom Space

 

Seattle Preschool Lake City – Outdoor Space