Little Birds Preschool is a Montessori-inspired play-based preschool, which supports social-emotional skills, speech and language development and early literacy skills.
We use a theme-based approach that balances child-directed learning with teacher-directed activities. We focus on the development of the whole child by offering a program that nurtures the child’s natural curiosity and sense of wonder, and allows for the unique learning style and development of each individual child. Daily activities are designed to promote development in all areas (communication, cognition, fine & gross motor, social-emotional and self-care) and foster independent learning. Our program provides an encouraging, supportive environment that builds the child’s confidence and forms the foundation for kindergarten readiness and a lifelong love of learning.
Daily activities include: learning centers for free play, dramatic play, sensory-based activities, art, music, math, science, outside play, snack time and circle time.
Programs: Little Birds 2s Program offers a 2 day/week preschool program for children who are 22-30 months-old in September. **This program may offer a 3 day/week, (9am-12pm) for the 2024-2025 school year. Please email for more info.**
*Children do not need to be potty-trained to start preschool.
Staff:
The 2s Preschool is staffed by a certified Speech-Language Pathologist and an assistant teacher. The classes are small, with a student-teacher ratio no more than 4:1.
Tuition:
2024-2025 annual tuition is $6,000 for the two-day preschool program (Tuesday, Thursday, 9am-12pm). This includes the application fee and deposit.
A $50.00 non-refundable application fee (applied toward annual tuition) is due when application is submitted.
A $200.00 non-refundable deposit (applied toward annual tuition) is due with confirmation to attend.
10 equal tuition payments of either $575.00 (2 days, 9am-12pm), are due on the 1st of each month; August 1st-May 1st. Tuition payments are non-refundable.
There is a $100.00 Materials Fee due in October.
Calendar:
The 2s preschool program runs September 11, 2023-June 6, 2024 and follows the Seattle School District calendar for holidays and breaks.