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Child Care
continued from page 4 Photographers
Maple Hollow Photography Specializing in on-call birth story photography with unlimited coverage of your labor and delivery; “bump to baby” and family documentary sessions Greater Seattle and Eastside; 206-669-8778 maplehollowphotography.com
Sleep Consultants
Belly to Bean Sleep Co. Certified sleep consultation that helps families with babies and toddlers get more sleep Greater Seattle and Eastside; 206-859-7094 bellytobean.com nicole.bellytobean@gmail.com
Desiree Baird, Pediatric Sleep Coach Helping families resolve sleep troubles so everyone can get the sleep they need and deserve Greater Seattle and Eastside; 425-275-2070 pediatricsleepcoach.com Pediatric Sleep Consulting — Seattle Sleep Doula Birth and postpartum doula specializing in sleep coaching and consultation Greater Seattle and Eastside; 206-999-6362 pediatricsleepconsulting.com
Rebecca Michi — Children’s Sleep Consultant Realistic, gentle sleep support and training for newborns and toddlers Greater Seattle and Eastside; 206-446-7572 childrenssleepconsultant.com rebecca@rebeccamichi.com
Sarah Oliver — Baby Sleep Consultancy Internationally certified infant and child sleep consultant dedicated to giving babies, parents and the whole family the good night’s sleep they deserve Greater Seattle and Eastside; 206-747-1710 saraholiverconsultancy.com sarah@saraholiverconsultancy.com
CHILD CARE
Nanny Services
AuPairCare Award-winning agency matches PNW families with international live-in au pairs 1-800-428-7247; aupaircare.com customercare@aupaircare.com
CareWorks Nanny Referral Service .............. 10 Expert, personalized nanny placements since 1993 Greater Seattle and Eastside; 206-325-9985 careworksnw.com careworks.seattle@gmail.com
College Nannies + Sitters of Seattle, Bellevue + Redmond .......................................... 9 Professional, safe and reliable child-care solutions customized to meet the needs of your family in the comfort of home Greater Seattle and Eastside; 612-964-7014 collegenannies.com ldavis@collegenannies.com
The Nanny Consultant Placement services for nannies, household managers, doulas, night nannies and newborn care specialists Greater Seattle, Eastside, Tacoma; 425-512-3123 thenannyconsultant.com Nanny Parent Connection Subscription-based platform where families and verified child-care providers can connect Puget Sound; 425-243-7032; nannyparentconnection.com info@nannyparentconnection.com
Seattle Nanny Network ................................. 27 Award-winning in-home infant and child-care placement agency serving Seattle- and Eastsidearea families since 1997 Greater Seattle and Eastside; 425-803-9511 seattlenanny.com placement@seattlenanny.com Preschools + Day Cares
Adventure Kids Playcare Unique, drop-in child care for infants–age 12; camps, classes, parties Bellevue (425-453-4444), Issaquah (425-391-5358) adventurekidsplaycare.com
Bellevue College Early Learning Center Head Start preschool providing a warm, secure setting where each child can develop to his/her own potential — socially, emotionally, physically and intellectually Greater Eastside; 425-564-2240 bellevuecollege.edu/childcare elisabeth.bothwell@bellevuecollege.edu continued on page 10
Professional, safe and reliable child care customized to your family
Children change everything. And who helps your family find and manage child care is a big decision. From newborn infant care to one-on-one attention during the toddler years, or flexible help as children move from home to school, the expert team at College Nannies will match the perfect nanny who is dependable, engaging, experienced and available on your schedule.
We take the time to understand each family’s needs and expectations. Our proprietary sourcing and screening, as well as our reputation among nannies, allow us to present the area’s most qualified and professional candidates. Nannies are carefully vetted and background-screened. We seek personality and values matches as well. Training and ongoing guidance ensures each nanny is top notch for your children’s care and family connection. Finally, we’ll provide support and guidance throughout the nanny’s engagement.
Let us help you find the best child care solution for your family.
Expertly connecting Seattle and Eastside families with engaging and reliable nannies since 2009. We match people, not profiles.
Because you want the best care possible for your child
CareWorks has been voted “Seattle’s Best Nanny Service” and is one of the oldest and most respected agencies in the area, serving Seattle and Eastside families and nannies for over two decades. By listening carefully to our clients, and by providing unmatched personal support along the way, we create meaningful, lasting relationships that satisfy everyone’s needs.
Whether you’re a family looking for just the right care arrangement, or a nanny, household manager or family assistant looking for the perfect family, CareWorks will be with you the entire way.
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Bellevue School District BOOST (Bellevue Out Of School Time) Inspiring young minds through discovering the joy of learning; preschool for kids ages 3–5; before- and after-school programs for kindergarten–fifth grade students Bellevue; 425-456-4030 bsd405.org/elp pubinfo@bsd405.org
Bright Horizons Child-care programs designed with working parents in mind, offering convenient locations and flexible hours that fit your busy schedule Multiple locations in the Greater Seattle area; 1-877-624-4532 brighthorizons.com
Child Care Aware of Washington Family Center Helping families find quality child care in Washington state • Child Care Aware Family Center: 1-800-446-1114; childcareawarewa.org; familycenter@childcare.org • Kaleidoscope Play & Learn playgroups: 206-329-1011; childcare.org; ccr@childcare.org • CCR Homeless Program: 206-329-5842; childcare.org; ccr@childcare.org 10 CISC Bilingual Preschool at Aegis Gardens Innovative preschool cultivates learning in a bilingual, bicultural, intergenerational, inclusive and nurturing learning environment Newcastle; 425-240-5825 cisc-seattle.org manwaic@cisc-seattle.org
Encompass Offering full-day and half-day preschool, caregiver and toddler playgroups, summer camps and an in-home early literacy program Snoqualmie Valley, Issaquah, Sammamish and greater Eastside; 425-888-2777 encompassnw.org info@encompassnw.org
Family Circle Learning Center ....................... 11 Individualized quality child care and early learning in an environment emphasizing a whole-child developmental philosophy Renton; 425-228-9111 familycirclerenton.com admin@familycirclelc.com
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A place where the focus is on the whole child!
High-quality child care in a safe, educational space! Our whole-child philosophy nurtures babies as they grow. The infant classroom is a cheerful, separate space where consistent caregivers foster warm relationships with children. Experienced teachers provide individualized care with a focus on your little one’s developmental milestones! We are happy to support babies’ nutritional needs, including breast milk, formula and healthful finger foods, and each child is fed, changed, and offered sleep and play according to their own schedule and personal needs. We view our center as an extension of home and community, and we’d be delighted to have you join us!
Each day is filled with inquiry, exploration, creativity and play.
Our preschool program strives to nurture both the hearts and minds of our students. We seek to teach our youngest learners that school is a live laboratory primed for cultivating their curiosity and growth, for building friendships and resolving conflicts, and for developing their understanding of themselves, universal values and the world.
Through our inquiry curriculum, children are provided the opportunity to foster self-esteem, independence and cooperation. Our students construct meaning through noticing and wondering, exploration and discovery, critical thinking and problem-solving.
Open your child to the world, open the world to your child, today at FASPS. The French American School of Puget Sound (FASPS) inspires the next generation of global citizens to learn, understand and act wisely in a multicultural world. Students achieve bilingual fluency in a rigorous academic program that combines the best philosophies of both the French and the American educational systems. We teach students to view the world from a multicultural perspective, to participate actively in a diverse community that celebrates difference, and to rise to the challenges of a singular academic program accredited by both the French Ministry of National Education and the Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS). Students are not required to speak French before first grade. Students who will be 2 years old by September 1, 2021, are eligible to apply for admission to FASPS for the 2021–2022 academic year.
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French American School of Puget Sound ..... 12 Open your child to the world, open the world to your child, today at FASPS Mercer Island; 206-275-3533 fasps.org/discover-fasps admissions@fasps.org
Great Futures Preschool — Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue Children ages 2–5 learn through play how to create, socialize, grow and become themselves Bellevue; 425-454-6162 bgcbellevue.org
Jennifer Rosen Meade Preschool at Temple De Hirsch Sinai ................................... 13 Child-centered, play-based early education programs enriched by Jewish values for kids ages 3 months–5 years Bellevue; 425-559-2570 jrmpreschool.org llevy@tdhs-nw.org The Jewish Day School Early Childhood Program ............................................................ 11 Early childhood program serving children ages 2 and a half to 4 Greater Seattle and Eastside; 425-460-0200 jds.org admissions@jds.org
Kiddin’ Around Child Care and Discover‘Me’ Preschool Introducing infants through preschoolers to their amazing world and their endless potential Bellevue; 425-890-6699 kiddinaroundkids.com kiddinaroundchildcare@gmail.com
Kid’s Country Early Learning Centers Infant program providing a safe, loving environment that encourages little ones to love, laugh, learn and grow Multiple Greater Seattle locations; 360-668-5145 kidscountryinc.com info@kidscountryinc.com
Kids Klub Child Development Centers Offering infant and toddler day care; evening and weekend program available; flexible hours Bellevue; 425-502-8837 kidsklubcdc.com frontofficebel@kidsklub.us continued on page 14
SJCC’s Early Childhood School The J’s Early Childhood School is more than a preschool. Our Reggio-Emilia-inspired program welcomes everyone. We create an environment where children become compassionate, curious and confident learners. When your child attends ECS, your whole family becomes part of our community.
We offer full-day and part-day options for infants to pre-K, as well as a kindergarten, outdoor preschool and bilingual programs.
You’ll find innovative learning experiences that help build a strong foundation in language, math and literacy, with low child-to-teacher ratios, small class sizes, outdoor spaces to explore, swimming, art, music and more.
Learn. Play. Grow. Connect. Jennifer Rosen Meade Preschool at TDHS shares your mission: to provide your family with the safe, welcoming Jewish environment you want for your child. Our goal is that our preschool is the home-away-from-home where your child can develop socially, spiritually, physically and cognitively — all while building confidence at the pace that best suits their needs.
Our play-based curriculum focuses on child-centered learning enriched by Jewish values while connecting families within the warm community of a Reform Jewish congregation. JRM is a home and community for your whole family.
Currently accepting applications for the 2021–2022 school year. Full-time and part-time programs available.
Authentic, Licensed, Accredited Montessori Toddler, Preschool and Kindergarten in Redmond Founded in 1977, this family-owned and family-managed school is a vibrant multicultural community preparing preschool and kindergarten students with strong academic and social skills, and a love of learning. Our certified teachers have years of classroom experience and are able to academically challenge and nurture their students within supportive classroom communities. We take pride in our well-equipped, organized and child-centered classrooms, and in our multiple spacious and exciting outdoor play areas. STEAM, summer programs and extended-day programs available. Accredited by the American Montessori Society and National Council for Private School Accreditation. Conveniently located in Redmond near Microsoft.
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Lake Washington School District Preschool Program Comprehensive early childhood learning experience in preparation for kindergarten; Head Start and SNAPS programs offered Redmond; 425-936-1200 lwsd.org ntownsend@lwsd.org
The Little School .............................................. 15 Preschool–fifth grade progressive education school offering blended indoor/outdoor learning focused on inspiring curiosity and balanced socialemotional and academic development Bellevue; 425-827-4609 thelittleschool.org info@thelittleschool.org
Living Montessori Education Community Montessori school providing education and enrichment for infant, toddler, preschool and elementary students Bellevue; 425-373-5437 livingmontessori.com Mountainside School Year-round, full-day educational programs, including day care, infant care and extracurricular activities for children ages 6 weeks–6 years Issaquah; 425-392-9366 mountainsideschool.com
Sammamish Montessori School .................... 14 Licensed, accredited, authentic Montessori school for toddler, preschool and kindergarten students; STEAM, summer and extended care available Redmond; 425-883-3271 sammamishmontessori.com info@sammamishmontessori.com
SJCC Early Childhood School ........................... 13 A Reggio-Emilia-inspired program for infants to kindergarten that prepares children for future learning Greater Seattle and Eastside; 206-388-0825 sjcc.org/programs/early-childhood-school niccib@sjcc.org
Inspiring curiosity, creativity and community
Nestled in 12.5-acres of woods and meadows in Bellevue, The Little School provides a natural setting for its community of students that inspires their curiosity and creativity as they explore the wider world. Our classrooms extend into the outdoors, providing plenty of chances for children to discover and imagine.
We provide a safe environment on our wooded campus where children build upon their inherent strengths through a blended indoor/ outdoor learning program. We teach students to expand their knowledge and deepen their learning, balancing academic and socialemotional growth while fostering a sense of stewardship and care for our global environment. Each student is known by the whole community, and children develop interpersonal skills so that they can learn and play well with others.
We encourage you to sign up for a tour today to learn more about The Little School!
