FAUNTLEROY CHILDREN’S CENTER: Two bits of recent news from FCC director Kim Sheridan: They’ve again won accreditation for 5 more years from the National Association for the Education of Young Children, which isn’t easy, she explains: “We have been accredited since December, 1987, but in 2006, NAEYC revised and raised their standards. There are now over 400 criteria to meet across 10 different standards.” She also says they’re hosting a parent meeting at FCC on Monday, September 20th, 6-7:30 pm, to discuss kindergarten readiness: “We will talk about child development, what children need to know and specifically about the skills children will learn here at FCC during that last year before kindergarten. It is open to the community. There will be free child care with a light dinner for the children. Advance registration is required by e-mailing us at fauntleroychildrenscenter@yahoo.com or by calling us at 206-932-9590.”
CO-OP PRESCHOOLS HAVE SPACE: West Seattle’s Parent Cooperative Preschools, which serve children from infancy through age 5, have room for 17-24-month-olds and 24-to-36-month-olds at the South Seattle Community College location, pre-K ages 4-5 at the Alki location, ages 3-4 and 4-5 at the Lincoln Park location, and 24-36 months and newborn-12 months at the Arbor Heights location. Tuition is $50-$160/month depending on child’s age and number of sessions per week; parents help one session per week in the classroom. For more information, call Judy Hall at 206-938-2278 or e-mail jkatalki@aol.com.
NEW PRESCHOOL: Aiko Shimada e-mailed to announce she’s opened a new “home-based preschool” in the Admiral District, Bluebell Playgarden. She describes it as “a Waldorf-inspired, play-based home preschool … 3-day morning program for 3- and 4-year-olds.” Call 206-937-1964 or e-mail aiko@aikoshimada.com to find out more.
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