Preschool Application
The preschool application link is now available for the 2024-2025 school year.
The 2024-2025 registration for childcare will open on March 13th and is done through Right at School on their website – https://www.rightatschool.com.
Please see details and pricing on https://bsd405.org/programs/child-care/.
Preschool Application Information
Our preschool program offers schedule options and are conveniently located at various elementary schools throughout Bellevue. Our program offers the following schedules:
- School Day: 6.5 hours on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and 4 hours on Wednesday (Start times may stagger 10-15 minutes before or after elementary location start time).
- Half-Day: 3 hours am or pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, NO Wednesday class
Our classrooms provide an inclusive preschool experience for 3–5-year old’s. Research has shown that a high-quality preschool program boosts the kinds of learning, social and thinking skills needed for later achievement. Bellevue School District preschool classrooms use the Creative Curriculum which focuses on kindergarten readiness. Our classrooms also utilize Beebots Engineering, Handwriting without Tears and Second Step Social/Emotional Curriculum to enhance student learning in a variety of areas.
There are various ways for your child and family to access our inclusive preschool classrooms. Below are the options that your family may qualify for.
No matter which program you choose, our preschool will prepare your child for a successful Kindergarten experience.
Families must apply for their student(s) every year.
2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR
Select P3 if your child will be 3 years old before September 1st or P4 if your child will be 4 years old before September 1st.
Tuition Based Access
Ages 3 – 5 Years Old
Multiple Elementary Schools
Cost:
- School Day– 6.5 hours on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and 4 hours on Wednesday: $1,375 per month for Bellevue Residents and $1,570 per month for out of district residents.
- Half Day – 3 hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: $650 per month for Bellevue Residents and $780 per month for out of district residents.
Please email [email protected] or contact our office at (425) 456-4030 to learn more about tuition assistance/scholarship based on Poverty Guidelines, Working Connections Child Care subsidy, and ECEAP (WA state tuition free preschool for qualifying families)
ECEAP (Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program)
Ages 3 & 4 year olds
Multiple Elementary Schools
ECEAP is tuition free for qualified families, funded by Washington State for children 3 and 4 years old. Children are eligible for ECEAP based on their age and family income. ECEAP staff work closely with parents to support their children’s health and education and to meet family goals. They help families access medical care, dental care, and social services.
Mandarin Program
Ages 3 – 5 Years Old
Jing Mei
The Mandarin Program is an introductory program to Mandarin language and culture. The Creative Curriculum is instructed in both English and Mandarin. Enrollment is open to all families.
Spanish Program
Ages 3 – 5 years old
Lake Hills, Puesta Del Sol, Stevenson, Sherwood Forest
The Spanish Preschool Program is an introductory program to Spanish language and culture. The Creative Curriculum is instructed in both English and Spanish. Enrollment is open to all families.
Program and Site Availability by School Year
School Year | School | Working Day | School Day | Half Day AM | Half Day PM | Spanish | Mandarin |
2023-2024 | Ardmore | x | x | x | x | ||
2023-2024 | Bennett | x | x | ||||
2023-2024 | Clyde Hill | x | x | x | x | ||
2023-2024 | Enatai | x | x | x | x | ||
2023-2024 | Jing Mei | x | x | x | |||
2023-2024 | Lake Hills | x | x | x | |||
2023-2024 | Medina | x | x | ||||
2023-2024 | Newport Heights | x | x | ||||
2023-2024 | Phantom Lake | x | x | x | x | ||
2023-2024 | Puesta Del Sol | x | x | x | x | x | |
2023-2024 | Sherwood Forest | x | x | x | |||
2023-2024 | Stevenson | x | x | x | x | x | |
2023-2024 | Woodridge | x | x | ||||
2024-2025 | Ardmore | x | x | x | |||
2024-2025 | Bennett | x | |||||
2024-2025 | Clyde Hill | x | x | x | |||
2024-2025 | Enatai | x | |||||
2024-2025 | Jing Mei | x | x | ||||
2024-2025 | Lake Hills | x | x | x | x | ||
2024-2025 | Medina | x | |||||
2024-2025 | Newport Heights | x | x | x | |||
2024-2025 | Phantom Lake | x | x | x | |||
2024-2025 | Puesta Del Sol | x | x | ||||
2024-2025 | Sherwood Forest | x | x | ||||
2024-2025 | Stevenson | x | x | x | x | ||
2024-2025 | Woodridge | x | x | x |