…nurturing creativity, exploration, independence and learning in a carefully planned and prepared environment to foster curiosity and imagination.
Our philosophy is to take an eclectic approach to early childhood education in order to provide opportunities to engage and prepare children toward success in their future education and learning process.
OUR CLASSROOM
WHAT WE OFFER
TWO, THREE, OR FIVE DAY CLASSES* A WEEK FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-5 WITH…
- Emphasis on Literacy, Sciences, and the Arts.
- Social skills development in large and small group settings to foster emotional development, a sense of competence and independence.
- Unique environment for experiences in cooking, drama, and Museum exhibits.
- Indoor and outdoor large and fine motor activities.
- Environmentally respectful approach to projects and classroom management.
- Use of Museum prior to opening to the general public before classroom time.
- Field trips in Skagit County.
- Private conferences with parents semiannually and by request.
- Flexibility to support children’s interest in topics with research and activities.
- Highly trained staff with over 75 years of education and experience combined.
*Classes are traditionally held from 8:45 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
IMPORTANT DATES
2023-2024 school year
- First day of MEP: Tuesday, September 5, 2023 for two- and five-day classes, and Wednesday, September 6, 2023 for the three-day class.
- Veteran’s Day (observed): Friday, November 10, 2023
- Thanksgiving: Thursday, November 23 & Friday, November 24, 2023
- Winter Break: December 18, 2023 through January 2, 2024
- MLK Day: Monday, January 15, 2024
- President’s Day: Monday, February 19, 2024
- Spring Break: April 1-5, 2024
- Memorial Day: Monday, May 27, 2024
- Last day of MEP: May 30, 2024 (2-day program), May 31, 2024 (3- and 5-day program)
REGISTRATION, TUITION & FEES (2023-24 classes are full!)
- REGISTRATION FOR 2023-24 OPENS MARCH 1, 2023. Please download the form, then fill it out, save it and email it to our Preschool Teacher, Jenny O’Brien – jenny@skagitcm.org*
Registration Fee:
- $50.00 (non-refundable fee for paperwork processing/materials.
- $35.00 for returning students.
2023-2024 Tuition:
- **FULL** 5-day program (Monday-Friday): $4,550.00 annually or $505.50/month (9 monthly pymts) or $455/mo (10 monthly pymts)
- **FULL** 3-day program (Monday/Wednesday/Friday): $2,740.00 annually or $304.50/month (9 monthly pymts) or $274/month (10 monthly pymts)
- **FULL** 2-day program (Tuesday/Thursday) : $1,935.00 annually or $215/month (9 monthly pymts) or $193.50/mo (10 monthly pymts)
- Tuition is due by the 1st of each month. Monthly payments go from September through May (9 monthly pymts) or June (10 monthly pymts)
- Registration is currently open. If you have questions, please contact Jenny O’Brien at 360-757-8888 or Jenny@skagitcm.org.
Deposit:
- Along with registration form and fee, a $100.00 deposit must be received in order to secure a space for your child.
Other Fees:
- A $10.00 late fee will be applied to any payment that is more than five days late.
- A $20.00 fee will be applied to any payment that is returned.
- A $10.00 fee will be charged if a child is picked up late, after 12:15pm for each 10-minute time period.
We are very understanding here at the museum, so if you ever have any questions or concerns regarding our policies, please do not hesitate to ask!
For more information, please contact Jenny O’Brien at 360-757-8888 or Jenny@skagitcm.org
