The Seattle Preschool

Loving,  Learning,  Growing

Founded in 1991, the Seattle Preschool at Seattle Gymnastics Academy in Lake City (north Seattle) has consistently offered a unique combination of academic and movement opportunities. Seattle Preschool creates a learning environment through both play and instruction. Every day includes an hour of gymnastics in the adjacent 10,500 square foot progressive gymnastics facility. If you would like to visit Seattle Preschool, please call Director Julie Silverstein (206) 267-2989 or email jsilverstein@seattlegymnastics.com to schedule an appointment.

Classes run M - F, 9:00am to 1:00pm and 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Seattle Gymnastics is open from 9:00am to 8:00pm.

Seattle Preschool FAQs

Curriculum and Philosophy

At Seattle Preschool we believe every child has a unique way of loving, learning, and growing. It is from this belief that we have developed a program and curriculum which gives children the opportunity to explore self-expression in a supportive, caring environment. In the classroom we offer our students a balanced blend of self-directed play and structured activity. We use projects and theme-based activities creatively designed to nurture social awareness, a positive self-concept, and a lifelong love of learning. There is a maximum of a 1:10 adult-child ratio. Seattle Preschool offers both morning and afternoon preschool programs. The morning class is held from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM and the afternoon class is from 12:00 PM- 4:00 PM. Both include an hour of gymnastics.

Loving

There are two circle times each day, affording your child many opportunities to participate in group discussions, share ideas and gain confidence speaking in front of a group. We use the curriculum "Second Step" to teach empathy, emotion management and problem solving skills, providing students with a foundation for meeting life's challenges with independence and confidence.

Learning

We use projects and activities inspired by the world around us to nurture your child's natural curiosity and encourage in depth learning about each theme in our program. Students have daily access to educational toys, games, puzzles, art and writing tools, dramatic play and sensory activities. We also have a reading nook where children can share quiet time enjoying books and theme related books from the Seattle Public Library.

Growing

Each day consists of exercise and creative movement with SGA's trained staff, promoting healthy gross motor skill development, and fostering trust and self-awareness. The staff uses positive encouragement, progressive teaching and age-appropriate equipment to teach basic gymnastics skills and instill a life long enjoyment of being active. The teaching staff and SGA staff members work closely to adapt and transfer classroom themes to gym time. We share information daily so that the needs of your child are met with continuity and consistency.

Staff and Curriculum Design

We provide a safe, fun and educational environment. The staff keeps up on new discoveries and education in Early Childhood Development by attending classes and seminars. Our Director, Julie Silverstein has 17 years experience in child development, with certifications in Early Childhood Education plus extensive experience in early childhood movement education through operating her own studio.  She served for 1.5 years in Americorps on behalf of First5 California before moving to Washington in 2006. Her lead teacher, Heather Freeman, is in her second year at Seattle Preschool and is also an experienced instructor from our gymnastics program.  Teacher Heather and our third teacher, Allison Simonds, are both current students in the Child Studies program at Eastern Washington University at Bellevue.

Payments and Policys: A non-refundable deposit of one month's tuition is required with all registrations. It will be applied toward your June tuition. Additionally, a non-refundable $70 annual materials fee is collected with registration to support quality educational materials in the classroom. Children must be three years old by the first day of school and self sufficient in the bathroom.  Please note that your monthly payment is due on the 1st of every month and that a $25.00 late fee will be assessed to your account if there is no payment by the 10th of the month.

Preschool Teachers: Julie Silverstein- Director, Heather Freeman - Lead Teacher and Allison Simonds - Teacher

Preschool Direct Line - 206-267-2989

Seattle Gymnastics Academy - 206-362-7447

Email: jsilverstein@seattlegymnastics.com