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South King County
Burien Cooperative Preschool 206-241-6714
Classes:Fireflies/Crickets (1 year olds)-1 day a week (parent/child class-1 hour); Dragonflies (2 year olds)-2 days a week (2 hours each day);Otters (3 year olds) 3 days a week (2 hours each day); Orcas (4 year olds) 3 days a week (2.5 hours each day).
Tuition and Fees **Current Rates-Subject to change 1′s 33.00 2′s 62.00; 3′s 89.00; 4′s 96.00 (monthly) We also have an affiliation fee with Bates Technical College per family-12.20, 24.40, and 36.60, depending on the oldest child 40.00 registration fee
Federal Way Co-op Preschool Located on the West Hill of Auburn 253 486 7949
Classes: 2′s class;3′s class and 4′s/Pre-K class; placement is based on the child’s age as of August 31.
Tuition and Fees: Tuition is 57.00 per month for the 2′s class; 59.00 for the 3′s class and 79.00 for the 4′s/Pre-K class, plus a 30.00 registration fee. Registration for the 2011-2012 school year begins April 1.
Buckley
Orange Class for 2 and 3 year olds. Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30-11:30
Blue Class for 3 and 4 year olds Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 9:30-12
Edgewood/Milton
Mountain View Cooperative Preschool 253 896 3661
Classes: 2′s, 3′s, 4′s, and 5′s/Pre-K
Tuition: Monthly tuition is 36.00 for 2′s, 50.00 for 3′s, 65.00 for 4′s and 75.00 for 5′s. We also have a one time registration fee and Bates college fees of 40-113.00 dollars for the year.
Bonney Lake
Concordia Lutheran at Bonney Lake
NOW ENROLLING for 2013-14 school year!
VISIT US! Open Houses set for:
May 29
Wednesday, August 28, 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Classes include:
Terrific 2′s: Weekly hour and a half drop-off on Wednesdays. Potty training not required for this
class. Tuition is 50.00 a month-month to month.
Preschool-Classes for 3 and 4 year olds Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30-12: Music, art, play, letters,
numbers, and the chance to socialize and learn routines.
Pre-K Monday, Wednesday, & Friday from 9:30-12. Caring teachers focus on all aspects of
kindergarten readiness and teaching the whole child.
Individual tours can be arranged by calling Lynette Neumiller, Director and teacher at (253) 229-6782.
You can also learn more about our school by going to the website for Concordia Lutheran School Tacoma at www.concordiatacoma.com and clicking on the link to the Bonney Lake campus.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Puyallup
Celebration Friends 253 848-1098
Classes: Classes for 3 and 4 year olds and Pre K classes for 4 and 5 year olds.
We’re proud to have been voted Best in the South Sound for the 2nd year! Our teachers have a collective 70 years of experience educating area preschoolers. Our goal is to prepare children academically, physically, and socially, to be successful learners in kindergarten. Daily activities include centers, stories, and games. There is also a weekly chapel time with the pastor.
We invite you to schedule a tour to meet our experienced staff and see our classrooms.
The Giving Tree Preschool Thegivingtreepreschool@hotmail.com Puyallup/South Hill
Classes: 3/4 year old classroom and a 4/5 year old classroom
Tution: Fall 2011 2 days a week 160.00 a month, 3 days a week 205.00 a month, 4 days a week 287.00 a month.
Puyallup South Cooperative Preschool or pscns@yahoo.com or chelseyhartung@hotmail.com
Classes for 2′s, 3′s, 4′s, 5′s and pre-K
Tuition and Fees: 40.00 non refundable registration fee that holds your child’s spot; At orientation 65.00-120.00 plus last month’s tuition and a cleaning fee (refundable if you participate in the cleaning day).
Monthly tuition: 2′s 45.00; 3′s 55.00, 4′s 65.00 5′s (pre-K) 75.00
Puyallup Valley Cooperative Preschool
Ages 2-5 2/3′s ———–Monday & Wednesday———- 9:30-11:30 am
3/4′s Juniors— Tuesday & Thursday———— 9:30-11:30 am
4/5′s Seniors– Mondays/Tuesdays/Thursdays–12:30-2:30 pm
Tuition is 55.00-70.00, plus one time registration fees. For more information, contact pvcpmembership@gmail.com
(253) 620-4556
South Hill Cooperative Preschool 253-435-1740
Classes: 3-5 year olds 3′s T/TH 4/5′s MWF
Tuition and fees:Monthly tuition is 65.00 for 3′s 80.00 for 4/5s
Midland/Summit
Midland Cooperative Preschool 253-906-2681
Classes: Parent/Child Classes for 1′s Tuesdays or Thursdays and 2′s Wednesdays or Fridays 2hrs each class
Fees: $40 registration; $150 per 10-week quarter (Fall, Winter, Spring); additional siblings $100 per quarter; military discount; non-mobile infants are welcome to accompany parent and enrolled sibling at no additional charge.
Tacoma/North East Tacoma
Tacoma/University Place
Charles Wright Academy 253 620 8373 Steve Saalfeld, Director of Admissions ssaalfeld@charleswright.org
Classes: Pre-K-12th grade Applicants to our Beginning school (pre-K) typically turn four prior to June 30 the year they enroll.
Tuition: Yearly tuition for the beginning school is $15,950.00
Old-Town Cooperative Preschool North End of Tacoma
Classes: Classes for 2-5 year olds
Tuition: Along with parent participation, fees are approximately 450.00 a year for walkabouts, 567.00 a year for runabouts, and 711.00 a year for Pre-K.
Narrows Co-operative Preschool
253-564-4655
3912 Grandview Dr. West (Brookside Way)
University Place, WA 98466
Membership@NarrowsCo-Op.org
Lakewood (Tacoma/JBLM/Lacey/Ft Steilacoom)
Pierce College Parent/Child Preschool at Fort Steilacoom
Quality programs for children 18months-3 and their parents or caregivers. Parents earn two college credits as they learn along side their children in a fun, enriched environment with experienced early childhood educators. Enrolling now for Winter classes.
Steilacoom Co-op Classes for 2-4 year olds. Low cost; parents participate in the classroom and in running the school. Bates affiliated.
The preschool is located in Lakewood Presbyterian Church, 8601 104th St SW, Lakewood, WA 98498 - Classroom message phone number: 253-905-6009 - Website: www.steilacoompreschool.com www.facebook.com/SteilacoomCooperativePreschool
Lacey
Classes: Preschool-6th grade; Childcare program for younger children
Tuition and fees: 1,840.00 a year for the preschool program
We have strong academics and a quality Christian education at affordable rates. We have small class sizes and caring, loving, Christian teachers.
Children in preschool and up must be toilet trained.
St. Andrews Preschool saumc@comcast.net, or phone at 360-491-2030
Tuition: Monthly tuition is 120.00 for the two day a week program for 3 year olds; 140.00 a month for the three day a week program for 4 and 5 year olds.
Toilet training is required.
Children learn through play, as well as instructed, emergent curriculum. We serve all children while we focus on their individual needs. We are a loving, nurturing environment that creates positive self esteem, self-help skills and independence, while encouraging children to learn to their full potential.
Olympia
Steamboat Island Co-op Preschool
6241 41st ave, Olympia wa
866-1819
Www.steamboatpreshool.org
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Chipmunk class 18months-3 Tuesday & Thursday $110/mo
Otter class 3 year olds Monday, Wednesday & Friday (mornings) $135/mo
Orca class 4-5 year olds Monday, Wednesday & Friday afternoon $135/mo
At steamboat island co op preschool we advocate learning though play. Call or visit our website to set up a visit with your preschooler today!
Gig Harbor
Classes: Classes for 2′s, 3′s, and 4′s
Tuition includes a museum membership-sibling discounts available!
Toilet training is not required.
We offer small class sizes and a curriculum that uses a combination of Montessori and traditional teaching philosophies. Discovery Village has a rich curriculum which includes music, art, Spanish, and an indoor playground for gross motor development and fun!
Classes: Preschool programs for 3 and 4 year olds; Full day-5 day a week Pre-K; Full day-5 day a week Kindergarten. Classes are also offered for students in 1st-5th grade.
Tuition: The preschool program starts at 2,950.00 for the year.
Contact: 253-265-2150 or www.gigharboracademy.com
Stepping Stones Christian Preschool 3′s, 4′s, Pre-K Child care for 12mos-5 year olds not yet in kindergarten is also available through Little Steps
Tuition: Varies, depending on campus
Gig Harbor Cooperative Preschool Two Locations: Hales Pass Community Center on Ray Nash and the Masonic Lodge on 96th St. NW 858-6911 or membership@ghcp.org
Classes: Classes for 2-5 year olds
Port Orchard
Classes: Preschool-6th grade
Tuition and Fees: Preschool: Monthly tuition is 270.00 for half day; 500.00 for all day; 75.00 yearly registration fee
South Colby Cooperative Preschool
Classes: Bumble Bees 18 mos-3 years Frogs 3-4 years Ladybugs 4-5 years Monarchs 4-5 years
Tuition and Fees:Bumble Bees and Frogs: 70.00 Co-op/115.00 Non-Co-op, Ladybugs 110.00/175.00, Monarchs 140.00/230.00 Plus one time registration fee of 40.00 and a one time supply fee of 30.00 to 50.00
Montessori Farmhouse School-Where the Child is Guided by nature
13521 Bethel Burley Rd SE
Port Orchard, WA 98367 253 857 8051
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