Business Details
21 Years
experience
Nurturing Early Learning Through Play & Exploration
Since 2005, Debbie's Place Preschool has been dedicated to fostering a lifelong love of learning through a balanced curriculum that integrates art, science, music, dramatic play, and outdoor exploration. Our small class sizes and home-like environment ensure each child receives personalized attention, creating a space where they feel safe, engaged, and excited to grow. With a focus on weekly thematic learning, we incorporate hands-on activities such as field trips, creative projects, and interactive lessons to develop motor skills, literacy, and socialization. Our experienced team, led by Director Debbie Szilagyi, prioritizes individualized instruction and bilingual (English/Spanish) support, ensuring every child thrives.We emphasize early literacy through programs like Handwriting Without Tears and Zoo-phonics, while science experiments and discovery-based play ignite curiosity. Daily outdoor activities in our expansive playground and structured routines, including lunchtime socialization, build confidence and independence. Our commitment to parent partnerships and community engagement, reflected in testimonials and consistent enrollment demand, underscores our reputation as a trusted early childhood education provider.
Services
3-Year-Old Class
Pre-Kindergarten Class
Art & Crafts
Music & Movement
Field Trips
Early Literacy Programs
Science Exploration
Outdoor Play Activities
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- Small class sizes ensure personalized attention for each child.
- Experienced, bilingual educators with specialized training in child development.
- Curriculum integrates weekly themes, field trips, and hands-on science activities.
- Focus on early literacy with evidence-based programs like Handwriting Without Tears.
- Home-like environment with expansive outdoor play and socialization opportunities.
What people say
Loves coming to preschool
Patient teaching
Well-planned field trips
Builds confidence
Nurturing environment
Services
3-Year-Old Class
Our 3-Year-Old Class focuses on foundational learning through play-based activities. Children engage in art, music, and themed lessons while developing social skills and independence. The program includes outdoor play and optional extended hours for lunchtime socialization.
Pre-Kindergarten Class
Designed for 4-year-olds, this program emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and science through interactive lessons. Structured routines, job charts, and lunchtime etiquette practice prepare children for school readiness while fostering curiosity and peer collaboration.
Field Trips
Monthly field trips reinforce classroom themes with real-world experiences. Visits to farms, zoos, and aquariums bring learning to life, encouraging observation and critical thinking in engaging, hands-on environments.
Art & Crafts
Daily art activities develop fine motor skills and self-expression. Children explore painting, molding, and crafting while connecting projects to weekly themes, fostering creativity and thematic understanding.
Music & Movement
Daily music sessions incorporate singing, dancing, and rhythm to enhance auditory skills and thematic learning. Interactive songs about animals, nature, and letters make concepts memorable and enjoyable for young learners.
People
Debbie Szilagyi
Director & Teacher
Debbie Szilagyi, a certified early childhood educator with a B.S. in Training and Development, brings over 15 years of experience to Debbie's Place Preschool. Bilingual in English and Spanish, she specializes in child development and has trained educators across multiple programs.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We serve children aged 3–5, with separate programs for 3-year-olds and pre-kindergarten students.
What is your curriculum focus?
Our curriculum emphasizes thematic learning through art, music, science, and literacy, with weekly topics and hands-on field trips.
Are meals provided?
Snacks are provided daily, while children bring their own lunches for extended-day options.
How do you support potty training?
We assist children in developing independence, with peer encouragement and structured bathroom routines during class hours.
What safety measures are in place?
Daily temperature checks, sanitized surfaces, and adherence to Lake Washington School District health guidelines ensure a safe environment.
