A Child's Journey School

About

A Child's Journey School is a preschool in Kirkland founded on the ideal that childhood is magical and that each child is to be celebrated and loved!

Story

A Child’s Journey Montessori School is a preschool in Kirkland that strives to be a welcoming place for both children and their parents. We are in the early stages of our journey and are delighted at the enthusiasm we have received from our families. It is our hope that this joy and enthusiasm will continue to grow along with our school.

A journey without a map can be exciting, but it’s still a good idea to know where you are headed. This website is our map, and is an accurate reflection of where we are headed. We’ve taken many steps, but there’s a long road ahead. Through the love and dedication of our teachers, children, and their families we are building something wonderful.

Mission

A Child's Journey School is a preschool and child development center located in Kirkland, Washington, dedicated to using developmentally appropriate practices in a warm, loving and safe environment. Our play-based curriculum provides for growth in all developmental domains and uses materials, activities, and guidance to enhance children’s cognitive, language, social-emotional, creative, and physical development. We integrate additional key content areas including literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, health and safety and the arts. Children are encouraged to express themselves in a wide variety of ways including music, painting, drama, song, movement, and play. We help children become independent thinkers, problem solvers, and skilled communicators. Our teachers model respectful, effective communication as well as kindness, acceptance, and consideration for others.
It is important to note that the majority of Kindergarten teachers say social-emotional skills (such as the ability to focus on a task, persistence, impulse control, and cooperation with peers) are the most crucial skills for successful kindergarteners.