About Our Classes
Classes at Pine Lake Co-op Preschool run from mid-September through May each year, aligned with the academic calendar for the Issaquah School District.
Our engaging preschool sessions feature a dedicated teacher who is supported by 2-3 family co-op participants, providing valuable assistance each day. In addition, a knowledgeable Bellevue College parenting educator enriches our program by joining us approximately once a week to share insights and expertise with our community.
To ensure individualized attention and a focused learning environment, we cap our class sizes at a maximum of 12 children.
3’s/4’s Class
For children age 3 by August 31
We meet in our comfortable little classrooms on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 am to 11:45 am.
Monthly co-op tuition for 2023-24: $200
Pre-K Class
For children age 4 by August 31
We meet in our comfortable little classrooms on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Monthly co-op tuition for 2023-24: $320
A Typical Day at Pine Lake Co-op Preschool
The Co-op’s curriculum is designed to provide a full range of developmentally appropriate activities, focusing on fun and creativity.
Free Play Time
At Pine Lake Co-op Preschool, the classroom offers different ways for kids to learn and grow. Children can play with art supplies, build things, explore nature, do science experiments, and engage their senses. The room has fun activities like water play, painting, playdough, and blocks for hands-on learning. Kids can also dress up, read in a cozy loft, and act out stories in a special area.
Individual and Community Snack Time
Children have the opportunity to independently select their snacks, wash their hands before eating, develop table manners during snack times, and responsibly tidy up afterwards. In addition to daily routines, group snack times and special food-focused events offer valuable occasions for children to hone their social skills and build confidence.
Circle Time
Children sit together with the teacher to hear stories and learn songs, finger plays, and movement games. For the Pre-K age group, sharing days may also be part of circle time, where each child brings a favorite item from home to show to their classmates.
Concept Time
Our teachers skillfully introduce a well-defined subject, whether it be a scientific concept or a topic related to the natural world, guiding the children's exploration and understanding in a structured manner.
Outside Play Time
We have a large outdoor playground attached to the Co-op where children can use their developing large motor skills to run, climb, slide, swing, and play in the sandbox. On days with inclement weather, they can still enjoy active play in the indoor area which offers various options such as balls, riding toys, basketball hoops, and bowling toys to keep them engaged and moving.