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Join our preschool!

 

Bainbridge Island School District offers half-day preschool programs for students 3-5 years-old.

 

We are now accepting applications for peer models for the 2024-2025 school year!  Complete this online application.

 

Half-Day Developmental Preschool Application

 

Our Mission

Our preschools are committed to providing a nurturing, culturally responsive environment for every student. We strive to build strong foundational skills for early learning success and kindergarten readiness. Through engaging experiences and personalized instruction, we empower young learners to develop critical thinking, social-emotional, and academic abilities for lifelong success.

 

 

What makes Bainbridge Preschools Unique?

 

Our preschool classrooms include students who qualify for special education services and peer models learning together. The classrooms have high student-to-teacher ratios with usually about 14 students with 3 teachers. What makes Bainbridge unique is the pyramid practice model for social emotional competence which focuses on meeting developmental benchmarks in social/emotional development, communication skills, pre-academics, motor skills, and adaptive development. Our teachers believe in learning through discovery, play, and imagination, balanced with routine and structure throughout the day. As an added benefit, the preschool teachers work closely with kindergarten teachers in the district to target behaviors and skills that are important for kindergarten readiness.

Currently located at Blakely Elementary and x̌alilc (Halilts) Elementary, the preschool meets four days per week (Tuesday-Friday) for 2.5 hours per day. Morning and afternoon sessions are offered at each school: the AM session is from 7:45 am to 10:15 am and the PM session is from 11:45 am to 2:15 pm.

Tuition for peer models for the 2024-2025 school year is $3,400.00 for the year or $340.00 per month for 10 months. A non-refundable deposit is paid at the time of enrollment and becomes your June tuition.

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Questions?

Please direct questions regarding peer models and applications to:
 

Sheila Jakubik
Peer Model Coordinator
Bainbridge Island School District
8489 Madison Ave NE
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
206-780-3010
sjakubik@bisd303.org

Please direct questions regarding special education and screening to:
 

Mary-Beth Kobs
Early Childhood Coordinator
Bainbridge Island School District
8489 Madison Ave NE
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
206-780-1479
mkobs@bisd303.org