YAY Children Preschool | Paper Pinecone
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Facility Type: 
Preschool
About the Program: 
YAY Children celebrates each child during these precious preschool years. YAY Children stands for Young's Atelier for Young Children. We just go by "YAY!" Young is the owner, director and solo Lead Teacher. Our preferred maximum ratio is 1:8. It is my intention to serve working families in the West Seattle area. My house is in a quiet residential neighborhood where parents/guardians can pull up into the driveway, take a few steps, and enter our warm and inviting classroom. We are a play-based learning program in line with the Reggio-Emilia Emergent Curriculum philosophy. I get to know each child through their likes and passions, temperament and needs, and strive to celebrate, create curriculum, and challenge the child individually within a small group. School-readiness is important, and each graduate is prepared for Kindergarten and beyond. I am big on communication so Parents receive several snapshots and updates each day. Our Nutrition emphasis is based on my own commitment to improving a young child's eating habits, helping finicky eaters to expand their repertoire, and enjoying healthy eating with peers. I serve children ages 3 to 5 as one mixed class. We keep a tight Daily Schedule with flex times for extra outdoor time, performance on the stage, or bonus storybook time. The calendar year of closures is set in collaboration with enrolled families which is part of my partnership values. I have many Parent Testimonials, please feel free to inquire. I look forward to meeting you.
Toilet Independence Requirements: 
Children must be potty-trained. For me to be available and keep eyes on the group, it is unfair for me to excuse myself to help with toileting. The exception through experience is that a child may call me to the toilet to help wipe his/her bottom. That has to do with cleanliness and comfort for the child. I understand that even 4- and 5- year olds still need assistance with thorough wiping.
Philosophy and curricula: 
Academic
Anti-bias Curriculum
Combination
Creative Curriculum
Emergent
Reggio Emilia
STEM/STEAM
Play-Based
Offerings: 
Other
Pre-K
School Year
Summer Program
Programs: 
Full Day
Half Day AM
Schedule: 
5 days
Hours: 
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
School Hours: 
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Meals Included: 
Breakfast
Lunch
Snacks
Enrichment activities: 
Nap/Rest Time offered daily after lunch; Music & Movement; Sensory Exploration; Scientific Inquiry; Young Farmers Garden; Pre-reading and Literacy; I Heart Health focus on Nutrition; Contribute to Community (assemble lunches for West Seattle Food Bank- for children with no free lunch service over weekends) and Litter Pick-up at Lincoln Park; Creative Dramatic Play; STEM (which I call TEAMS because collaboration is key), Communication with words/language, Express Yourself with open-ended Art.
Allergy Information: 
Peanut-free
Tree nut-free
Rolling Admissions: 
Yes
Application Deadline: 
No deadline unless we are nearing capacity; please inquire.
Application Fee: 
$0.00
Wait List & Priority Enrollment Details: 
Priority Daily Visitor enrollment goes to siblings of enrolled preschoolers (this is in-line with my partnership with working families). If we are not at capacity and there is a school closure holiday, we love to welcome daily/weekly visitors. Full-day Visitor priorities go to the older siblings of currently enrolled students. For example, we remain open most Monday holidays and can accommodate an older sibling whose school is closed for the day. Visitor priority: 1) sibling, 2) graduate/alumni, 3) referrals/friends. The daily full-day visitor rate for 2019-2020 will be $75/day (8:00-5:00).
Staff/Child Ratio: 
1:8
Total Capacity: 
10
Sibling Discount: 
Yes
Schedules and Fees: 

Each family pays a different rate based on routine scheduling needs. The Preschool school day really falls between the hours of 9:30 Morning Circle Time and Afternoon Varied Activities ending around 4:30. I understand most working parents need more coverage due to their own commute to work/traffic/self-care, etc. I offer a scale of Extended Care and in rare cases, Extra Extended Care. I work on my own without a Co-Teacher so your child is in good care. Part-time placement is considered on an individual basis. I prefer 5 days a week for AM Care only for emphasis on daily routines. Most preschool activities and curriculum occur before lunch. No set rate for Part-Time (negotiable based on individual needs).

Schedules and Fees: 
Age RangeNo. of DaysTimeCostNotes
3-5
5
8:00 - 5:00
$1625/Monthly
This is our base tuition for 2019-2020; each family pays a different rate based on hours of coverage needed.
3-5
5
7:00 - 6:00
$1850/Monthly
This is Extra Extended Care. If you need to drop off at 6:30 and pick up by 6:00pm.
3-5
5
9:00 - 1:30
$995/Monthly
This is part-time tuition.
Program Director: 
Young Chang
Public or Private: 
Private
Home-based or Center: 
Home-based

Rates subject to change without notice.

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