MI Preschools

These lists are provided as a service to the MIPA Preschools, and is for informational purposes only. The childcare facilities and preschools listed are not sponsored by MIPA. The following information was provided by the organizations listed. Please call the individual organization to verify information.

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MIPA'S EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATOR AWARD

Congratulations to our recipient of the 2007 MIPA Exceptional Educator Award, Mary Ann Haney of Sunnybeam Preschool. Congratulations Mary!

Thank you for the wonderful response in nominations to honor our preschool teachers.

For more information and to meet the preschools for next year, MIPA will hold a Preschool Fair in January at the Island Park Elementary School. Check out the Beyond MIPA page for Open House information on many of the local preschools and kindergartens.

As a MIPA member, you will receive the MIPA Preschool Handbook with a comprehensive listing of the daycare and preschools in our area.

Co-chairs: Jennifer Carmichael (206-922-3906) and Kim Thomas (206-579-2828)

American Pre-Academy Curriculum includes phonics, writing, art, math, geography, manners, and music. Judeo-Christian emphasis. For more information call (206) 230-5672.

Amo's House Preschool/Childcare Program Small group (1:4 teacher/child ratio). Extended family atmosphere;; located mid-Island; walking distance to wonderful parks; small group gives me the opportunity to spend quality time with each child each day. My program is very loosely structured so that each child has the opportunity to grow and learn at his/her own pace.

BCC Mercer Island Toddlers and Pre-Toddlers We have limited openings in the Mercer Island Toddler I and II programs, a parent education class through Bellevue Community College for parents and their two to three year old child. The class features parent education for the parent and a preschool program for the child. Openings in Mercer Island Toddler I meet one day each week, 9:30 - 11:30 AM, Wed. or Thursday at Congregational Church, 4545 Is. Crest Way. Openings in Mercer Island Toddlers II meet one day each week, 9:30 ¨C 11:30 AM, Mon., Tues., or Wed. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 6001 Island Crest Way. To register, call the BCC Parent Education registrar at 425-564-2365 or see the Bellevue Community College website: http://www.bcc.ctc.edu/parent%2Ded/.

Bonnie's Bizzy Bees, must be crawling, to 4 years, Open on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9am-1pm, with openings available for fall 2007. I will help your child prepare for preschool in a fun and safe home setting. Please call Bonnie Sorba at (206) 236-0986.

Country Village Day School, has opening in their preschool classes ages 3 ¨C 4 (full time, M-F half days, MWF & T/Th available). For more information, please contact Linda Tepper at 236-2417.

Creative Learning Center, Is located at the beautifully remodeled north annex behind the Community Center at Mercer View. We are expanding from 1 classroom to 2 classrooms. The classes offered will be Monday through Thursday (2,3 or 4 day program) 9:00-11:30 with an optional lunch program from 11:30 to 12:15. Children ages range from 2 1/2 - 6 years old. (They do not have to be potty trained) Teacher/child ratio is 1:6. Please call Marilyn @ 206-232-8900

We are also accepting enrollment for afternoon kindergarten enrichment (12:30-3:00 Mon through Thurs) The individualized program will be designed to aid and enhance language development, Math, Practical life, Sensorial, Geography, Science, art and music will also be included. Spanish lessons will be offered on a daily basis. Tentative information from the transportation department indicates that bus service will be available from West Mercer & Island Park elementary schools to the Community Center. Please call Marilyn @ 206-232-8900 for more information.

Emmanuel Day School Emmanuel Day School is a non-profit preschool for three, four, and five year olds. Our mission is to nurture the emotional, social, spiritual and academic growth of each child by providing stimulating experiences in a loving, respectful environment. We have an intimate setting for your child's "first school experience," and our teachers share over 25 years of teaching experience at our school. Contact for more information at 206-232-5663

JCC's Early Childhood Services
Preschool program Preschool program currently has 2 openings, age 3's class. This program is open to all students, age 3 by Sep 1st. 4 openings, ages 4¡¯s class. This program is open to all students, age 4 by Sep 1st. Maximum class size of 13 students. For more information, please contact the Director of JCC's ECS, (206) 232-7115 x265.

The kindergarten program is taught by a Washington State certified Kindergarten teacher. We provide curriculum in math, literacy, art, science, and social studies. You child will participate in specialty classes; including swimming, health and physical fitness, music movement, library, Judaics. There is before and after school care through the kidstown program. The curriculum is coordinated with district Kindergarten programs to provide continuity for your child's learning. Maximum class size of 14 students. For more information, please contact Director of JCC's ECS, (206) 232-7115 x265.

Lisa’s Little School Lisa’s Little School, Lisa’s Little School, located on the south end of the Island, is currently full for the 08-09 school year. If you would like to be waitlisted, email Lisa at LisasLittleSchool@comcast.net. Hours for 08-09 will be Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 -12:30 (ages 2 3/4 - 4), and Tuesday, Thursday, 9:00 -1:00 (4 year olds). Children may be registered for 1 or 2 days. For more information, contact Lisa Given via email or at 206-232-4366.

About Lisa: Lisa has lived on Mercer Island for most of her life. She has a BA in education, has been licensed as a Daycare for over 18 years, has coached years of soccer and baseball, previously taught swimming and sports classes on MI, and is a competitive cyclist. When not on her bike or teaching her pre-school program, Lisa is kept busy spending time with her husband and three son’s (ages 21, 22, and 24).

Little Acorn Day School & Little Acorn Sprouts Our mission is to provide excellence in education and care.

Little Acorn Sprouts: Amazing year round toddler program in beautiful, secure setting in the North Annex of the Community Center at Mercer View. We are part of the Little Acorn Day School and serving ages 1 to 2-1/2 years. Teacher ratio is 1:4. We are a play-based program offering daily art, music & movement, (teacher plays guitar), climbing, building, cognitive activities and more, wrapped in a rich language environment focused on developing meaningful relationships with teachers and peers. For a tour and info. packet, Please contact Denise Paquette @ Littleacorninc@msn.com or 206-232-0940.

Little Acorn Day School: Awesome preschool located at the No. Mercer Campus next door to Youth Theatre NW. off 40th St: We are a year round program with part-time and full time preschool openings serving ages 2-1/2 to 6 years of age. With a 1:8 Teacher:Child ratio, we offer a rich play-based curriculum including daily professional art instruction, music & movement (teacher plays guitar), science, drama, social skills, construction, story writing, multi-sensory academics, daily reading, special guests, evening family performances and more! Tall oaks from Little Acorns grow! Your child will experience everything he/she needs to blossom into a kind, caring, competent, & confident, life-long learner fully prepared to enter & excel in the world of formal schooling. For an info. packet & tour please contact: Tiana Traylor @ Littleacorninc@msn.com or 206-236-0480.

Mercer Island Learning Lab (a BCC Cooperative preschool) There are 2 available spots for 3 year olds. Flexible enrollment. The school is located at 2825 West Mercer Way. For more information contact 230-8347.

Mercer Island Montessori Our preschool program has recently moved to our newly remodeled location on the South End. Our beautiful new classroom is located in a residential setting with an expanded space for the full range of Montessori materials and activities. We offer a Montessori curriculum that includes Practical Life, Sensorial, Language, Mathematics, Geography, Science, Art, Music, a weekly drama class (school year only), and foreign language instruction. Our individualized approach to education offers each child the opportunity for growth while respecting each child's style and pace of learning. The mixed age group (2 1/2 to 6) creates a community atmosphere where the older children have the opportunity to be leaders in a noncompetitive environment.

Pebbles @Mercer Island Presbyterian Church Preschool (MIPC) has openings for the following classes for fall 2007, 4¡¯s T/Th 8:45 ¨C 11:30 am, Kindergarten Enrichment (T/Th 12:30-3:15). MISD will bus your child from morning half-day kindergarten directly to our preschool. Our kindergartners eat lunch, play outside, and participate in an afternoon of integrated art, science, religion, and all those "extras"! Call Molly van der Burch, Preschool Director, for more information at 206-232-5596 x250. We'd love to tell you more about our program!

Mercer Island School District Preschool, is located at the West Mercer Elementary School. It includes typically developing children and children who have special needs. Curriculum includes pre-math and science skills, pre-literacy skills, hands-on art projects, songs, simple games, sensory and art exploration, creative dramatics and play. Hours are 9:30am¨C 12:00pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The monthly fee is $185. For more information call Leslie Waters at 206-236-3329.

Northwest Montessori School Mercer Island branch has openings for children 2 1/2 -6 years of age. Half-Day 9:00am to 12 noon, Extended Day 9:00am to 3:00pm. Our classroom is fully equipped with Montessori materials and apparatus. The Montessori curriculum includes reading, writing, world culture, geography, mathematics, music, art, science, and Spanish. If you would like more information on Northwest Montessori please call the office (206) 524-4244 to receive enrollment packet and schedule a visit.

Patti's Play Center 2-5 year olds; 2-3 year olds every morning 9am-12pm, and 3-5 year olds every afternoon 12:00-3:00pm located at the Emmanuel Church. Currently Patti¡¯s has openings available in their afternoon program. Patti¡¯s purpose is to provide a part-time play and socialization center for children in a well supervised play area. The morning program is focused on activities for children ages 2-3, while the afternoon program, with its slightly more advanced activities, is geared toward children ages 3-5. The afternoon program offers families a perfect enrichment program to complement a child¡¯s morning preschool schedule. For more information please contact Cathy Jankovich at 206-232-4453.

Pixie Hill Preschool Pixie Hill Preschool is celebrating 55 years on Mercer Island. Led by Director Ann Connolly, Pixie Hill offers two programs, a 3's class and a 4's (Pre-K) class. The three year old class meets Tuesday and Thursday from 9-12:30, with an optional enrichment program on Tuesday until 2:00pm. The 4's (Pre-K) class meets Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 9-12:30, with an optional enrichment program on Wednesday and Friday until 2:00pm. Registration material is located on our website www.pixiehill.org or by contacting Jen Headrick at 206.999.7373 or jenheadrick@hotmail.com

We are currently enrolling for the 2008-2009 school year!

St. Monica School. An invitation to consider the best educational opportunity possible for your child. St. Monica School opened its doors in September, 1960 committed to serving the academic needs of Catholic families around Mercer Island. St. Monica School is dedicated to providing an educational environment that develops moral judgment and values for students from Kindergarten through 8th grade. This environment cultivates the intellect and promotes sound social, physical, and spiritual growth of its students. The curriculum includes religion, math, language arts, reading, science, social studies, art, music, and physical education. Technology is integrated throughout the curriculum.

The Families Program, a school trademark and part of the religion curriculum, teaches leadership skills to older students and contributes to the unique family atmosphere in which students at all levels know, work, and worship with one another.

For more information please contact Principal Pam Dellino, (206) 232-5432 ext.152, e-mail: pdellino@stmonicasea.org.

Sunnybeam Preschool, a preschool serving the Mercer Island community for the past 50 years, is proud to be the home of MIPA's Exceptional Educator for 2007, Mrs. Mary Ann Haney. We have two programs during the school year: the Caterpillar class serves 3 and 4 yr. olds on Tuesdays and Thursdays mornings;and the Butterfly class serves 4 and 5 yr. olds on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Registration materials can be found on our website at www.sunnybeamschool.org or by calling our Registrar, Maria Alberto at 206-829-8860. The school is located at 8635 SE 68th St., Mercer Island, WA 98040, 232-5776.

If you are a new preschool, you are invited to join MIPA to receive the benefits of a MIPA preschool, such as posting on this website.