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A world of learning and play at Creative Stages West Seattle, where we provide dedicated care and foster a lifelong love for learning.
Dedicated Care
We want what is best
- We are committed to providing the best Montessori-based education for children in West Seattle.
- Our aim is to foster lifelong learning, nurture psychological and emotional independence, and promote personal strengths.
Creative Play
Learning should be fun
- We believe that learning should be fun and engaging.
- Our program encourages children to explore the world through guided creative play and includes visits to local parks, libraries, the zoo, and even the aquarium.
Individual Focus
Your child is not a number
- With a 1:4 teacher-student ratio, we ensure that each child receives personalized attention.
- Our program is designed for children ages new-born to 3.5 years old, helping them learn essential skills together in a supportive environment.
Philosophy
At Creative Stages, we believe that children learn best in a small controlled social environment where they can interact with their peers and develop important life skills. Our program is centered around providing a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment where children can learn and grow. We believe that children learn best together even at a young age, they relate experiences and reinforce learnings. Through peer interactions, children learn important life skills such as getting dressed, personal care, healthy eating habits, and potty training. We encourage children to practice these skills independently through routine with support and guidance when needed. We recognize that every child is unique and may learn at their own pace. We take a child-centered approach, allowing each child to develop at their own pace and providing personalized attention to their individual needs. Our goal is to provide a holistic education that focuses not only on academic knowledge but also on the development of important life skills that will benefit children throughout their lives. We strive to create a positive and supportive environment that fosters lifelong learning, psychological and emotional independence, and personal strengths.
Weekly Themes
We maintain a consistent yet ever-changing focus on weekly themes, keeping engagement high and learning exciting.
Fall Theme Example Activities
- Leaf rubbing and painting
- Nature walks to collect leaves, acorns, and pinecones
- Apple cider tasting
- Making leaf collages
- Exploring the changing colors of leaves with binoculars
Colors Theme Example Activities
- Sorting objects by color
- Color scavenger hunt
- Mixing primary colors to make secondary colors
- Color mixing with paint
- Color matching with blocks and shapes
5 Senses Example Activities
- Sensory bins with different textures (sand, rice, beans)
- Smell and taste testing different foods
- Listening walks to identify different sounds
- Making musical instruments and having a music parade
- Feeling different fabrics and materials in a touch box
Experience You Can Count On
“Kala’s punctuality and reliably created consistencies in daily routine for both our girls and my wife and I. Something we particularly appreciated was part of her daily routine always included an outdoor activity or “adventure” with the girls. Kala was also always proactive with art and other learning projects to keep the girls busy.”
– Evan L, A Former Family Employer