City Ministries City Kids Preschool

City Kids Preschool & Kindergarten is a safe and engaging environment with loving instructors and clean facilities for children to learn, grow and thrive.

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What's new at The City Kids Preschool and Kindergarten for 2010-2011

Lower Registration and Material Fees

The registration fee for 2010-2011 is reduced to $50 per child. The other fee reduction are as follows:

	2's	3's	4's	Pre-K	Kindergarten
Materials Fee	$70	$75	$110	$125	$145
Memory Book	$20	$45	$45	$45	$45

New "Refer a Friend" Program

This is a new program to offer an incentive for current parents of preschooler's to encourage their friends to join them at the City Kids Preschool at either the Kirkland or Alderwood (Mountlake Terrace) locations. For each family who refers a friend, and that friend completes the registration process for their child for preschool, you will receive a $25 credit toward your student's tuition (4 referral credits per family) in the 2010-2011 academic year.

Options for Tuition Payment*

Parents have the option to pay tuition on an annual basis, quarterly basis, or monthly basis.

Rates for Kirkland only	2's	3's	4's	Pre-K	Kindergarten
Fall (Sep/Oct/Nov)	$645	$780	$1,020	$1,125	$1,905
Winter (Dec/Jan/Feb)	$645	$780	$1020	$1125	$1905
Spring (Mar/Apr/May)	$645	$780	$1020	$1125	$1905
Annual	$1,935	$2,340	$3,060	$3,375	$5,715
Monthly	$215	$260	$340	$375	$635

* For Church member pricing see registration materials.

Options for Extend Care

AM Extended Care (2.5 hours)
Kirkland $125/mo or Drop-in rate of $20/day
PM Extended Care (3.5 hours)
Kirkland $190/mo or Drop-in rate of $30/day
Alderwood Extended Care (2.5 hours)
$220/mo or Drop-in rate of $25/day
City Kids Club
$175/mo or Drop-in rate of $15/day (Kirkland only)

Pre-K or 4's Class: How do you choose?

If your child is turning 5 in 2010, or has prior preschool experience (case by case basis), or you were planning to enroll in kindergarten and don't meet the age requirement, or you want an additional year of preparation before kindergarten, Pre-K is for you!

New Alderwood Location

City Kids Preschool has a new location in Mountlake Terrace at the Alderwood Campus of The City Church. This is a morning only preschool starting with classes for 2's, 3's, 4's and Pre-K. If you live in that area please click here for more information.

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The City Kids Preschool

[See what's new for 2010-2011] Our goal is to equip the next generation with the building blocks necessary for their future. We are intentional about preparing children to be lifelong learners. Our emphasis in learning will focus on five main arenas: social, mental, physical, emotional and spiritual. These important aspects of a child's development are met in a structured and safe environment highlighted by teachers who sincerely love their students.

In addition, we are proud to offer the following:

An environment where children build strong character traits through a Biblical world view
A safe environment with teachers who LOVE children.
Facilities and playground that is engaging, age-appropriate and inviting.
Licensed through WA state Department of Social and Health Services.
A partnership between home and school.
Community building events
Students come from a variety of ethnic backgrounds.
Resource to parents who have concerns about their child's learning, physical and/or social development.
Parenting classes that are offered at The City Church at no cost
The option of enrolling in a program that extends a child's day beyond the preschool hours though City Kids Club-an after school extracurricular program and before and after school care.

2 & 3 Year-Old Classes

Our Two's and Three's classes are perfect for both the first-time preschooler and for children who have previously been in a co-op or other preschool settings. The classrooms are filled with age appropriate learning, customized with rich and stimulating opportunities for all learning styles. All six sessions are staffed with highly trained/degreed teachers. Children must be 2 by March 1.

Monday and Wednesdays, 9:00am-11:30am
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:00am-11:30am
Tuesday and Thursday, 12:30pm-3:00pm

3 & 4 Year-Old Class

Children must be 3 by August 31st and must be potty trained

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00am-11:30am
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 12:30-3:00pm

4 & 5 Year-Old Class

Our 4 and 5 year-old classes are designed to build into each child strong character traits through a Biblical world view and to equip children to be lifelong learners. This is accomplished by providing classroom opportunities that focus on a blend of developmental and academic experiences. Children must be 4 by August 31.

Monday through Thursday, 9:00am-11:30am
Monday through Thursday 12:30-3:00pm

Full Day Kindergarten

Kindergarten is a time of building a strong academic foundation and nurturing a lifelong love of learning. Our Kindergarten classroom is rich in environment, increasing your child's motivation to learn and their opportunity for success in school. Your child will receive a quality education that will allow them to thrive in a loving and safe community and strengthen them in faith and family values. Units of study combine Bible stories, hands on math, reading made fun, science and discovery, along with music and art. Frequent field trips are also planned to provide an enriched learning environment.

Monday through Thursday, 9:00am-3:00pm

City Kids Club

This is our extracurricular elective for students ages 3-5. This program will extend your child's enrichment from the morning session through to the afternoon session from 11:30-1:00 or 11:00-12:25. It is a theme or unit based elective, designed to give your child further hands-on experience in a fun and loving environment. Cost is $10 per day with minimum purchase being 4 days up to maximum of 20 days. Payment must be received in advance to participate in this program.

Extended Care

Before School Care / After School Care is designed for any child enrolled in The City Kids Preschool or Kindergarten. This program is organized and structured with age appropriate activities. Our before school care is offered from 7:00-9:00am and our after school care is offered from 3:00-6:00pm, Monday through Thursday. Extended care is offered on a first-come, first-served basis and is not available on school holidays. COST: 7:00-9:00am $125/month or drop-in rate of $20/day; 3:00-6:00pm Kirkland $190/month or drop-in rate of $30/day. Payment must be received in advance to participate in this program.

2010-2011 Kirkland Pre-Registration
2010-2011 Alderwood Pre-Registration

2010-2011 Calendar [PDF download]

2010-2011 Preschool Registration [PDF download]
2010-2011 Preschool Registration (returning) [PDF download]
2010-2011 Kindergarten Registration [PDF download]

Testimonials

"The City Kids Kindergarten has been a wonderful place where our daughter has been able to learn and grow within a Godly, nurturing environment. We have been so pleased with her progress academically, socially, and spiritually. In fact, we were absolutely amazed at how quickly she learned how to read. We are confident that she is more than prepared to enter the first grade!"Angela J. (Kindergarten parent)

"City Kids has been a wonderful, positive experience for me and both of my kids. It has provided a fun, loving and encouraging learning environment that both my kids have looked forward to going to each day. The preschool provides wonderful social and academic growth opportunities. The teachers and school director are so warm and welcoming, they will make even the most hesitant child and nervous parent feel completely comfortable and at ease. City Kids Preschool and Kindergarten provides the ideal 'first school' experience." Linda H. (parent with the preschool since 2003)

"Amazing Teachers! My son knew nothing about English on the first day of school, after a few months, he now can read books by himself. Can't wait to send my second son to this school!" Mandy N. (2s parent)