Preschool
Preschool registration for the 2021-22 school year is now open at the following buildings: Ardmore, Clyde Hill, Eastgate, Enatai, Jing Mel, Lake Hills, Phantom Lake, Stevenson, Wilburton, and Woodridge. Scroll down to learn more.
The preschool years are a special time in a child’s life. During these years, children become more independent, begin to develop self-control and learn to assert themselves in socially accepted ways. They also begin to use thousands of words and complex sentences to express their ideas. The district’s preschool curriculum provides opportunities for your child to practice these skills and more. Our teachers believe strongly in the importance of discovery through play and imagination, as well as routine and structure throughout the day. The preschool teachers also work with kindergarten teachers in the district to target behaviors and skills that they feel are important for kindergarten readiness. Our goal is to prepare your child to be successful kindergartner in the Bellevue Schools. BSD preschool will prepare your child for a successful Kindergarten experience.
Our preschool program offers schedule options and are conveniently located at various elementary schools throughout Bellevue. Our program offers the following schedules:
- Working Day: 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
- School Day: 6 hours on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and 3 hours on Wednesday (aligned closely with the elementary location)
- Half Day: 3 hours available at select locations.
- PALS Half Day: 3 hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, NO Wednesday class
Our classrooms provide an inclusive preschool experience for 3–5-year old’s. Research has shown that a high-quality preschool program boosts the kinds of learning, social and thinking skills needed for later achievement. Bellevue School District preschool classrooms use the OWL (Opening the World of Learning), and Creative Curriculum which focuses on kindergarten readiness. Our classrooms may also utilize Beebots Engineering, Handwriting without Tears and Second Step Social/Emotional Curriculum to enhance student learning in a variety of areas.
There are various ways for your child and family to access our inclusive preschool classrooms. Below are the options that your family may qualify for.
No matter which program you choose, our preschool will prepare your child for a successful Kindergarten experience.
2021-2022 Registration Forms
Families must register their student(s) every year.
Tuition Based Access
Ages 3 – 5 Years Old
Multiple Elementary Schools – see program locations
Tuition *Rates pending approval by Bellevue School District School Board
Cost:
- Working Day – 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday: $1500 per month
- School Day – 6 hours on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and 3 hours on Wednesday : $1200 per month
- Half Day – 3 hours Monday through Friday: $610 per month
Please email elp@bsd405.org or contact our office at (425) 456-4030 to learn more about tuition assistance/scholarship, Working Connections Child Care subsidy , and ECEAP (WA state tuition free preschool for qualifying families)
ECEAP (Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program)
Ages 3 & 4 year olds
Multiple Elementary Schools
ECEAP is tuition free for qualified families, funded by Washington State for children 3 and 4 years old. Children are eligible for ECEAP based on their age and family income. ECEAP staff work closely with parents to support their children’s health and education and to meet family goals. They help families access medical care, dental care, and social services.
Half-Day Preschool (PALS)
Ages 3 – 5 years old
Multiple Elementary Schools
The half day preschool (PALS) classes are taught by certificated special education teachers. The classes are integrated + inclusive preschool programs that gives typically developing children and children with special learning needs the opportunity to learn together. The program focuses on meeting developmental benchmarks in social/emotional development, communication, pre-academics, motor skills, and adaptive development.
Mandarin Program
Ages 3 – 5 Years Old
Jing Mei Elementary
The Mandarin Program is an introductory program to Mandarin language and culture. The OWL curriculum is instructed in both English and Mandarin. Enrollment is open to all families.
ORCA Spanish Program
Ages 3 – 5 years old
Stevenson
The Spanish Preschool Program Stevenson Elementary is an introductory program to Spanish language and culture. The OWL curriculum is instructed in both English and Spanish. Enrollment is open to all families.
Program Locations
| School | Working Day | School Day | Half Day AM | Half Day PM |
| Ardmore | x | x | x | x |
| Clyde Hill | x | x | ||
| Eastgate | x | x | ||
| Enatai | x | x | ||
| Jing Mei | x | x | ||
| Lake Hills | x | x | ||
| Phantom Lake | x | x | x | |
| Stevenson | x | x | x | x |
| Wilburton | x | x | ||
| Woodridge | x | x |