Available to children 3-5 years old not enrolled in school, the Seattle Parks and Recreation, in partnership with Associated Recreation Council operates half-day preschool programs. This program focuses on emotional, social, physical, and cognitive skills to prepare kids for success in school and in life.
On average, recipients save:
To apply, it may take you about:
The average response time is about:
Preschool programs are hosted by the Associated Recreation Council (ARC) in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation for children ages 3 - 5.
Classrooms are set up with rich environments, fun-filled learning areas, consistent schedules and routines, and both large and small group times with a low-teacher child ratio of 1:8.
Programs run from September to June.
Vacancies are filled on a rolling basis.
Scholarships are based on household size and parent/guardian income and successful applicants receive a 40% to 90% subsidy as funds are available.
Families apply for scholarships once per year.
Use our website to locate the nearest community center (http://www.seattle.gov/parks/find/centers) or pool facility (http://www.seattle.gov/parks/find/pools).
Fill out scholarship application (https://www.seattle.gov/parks/find/scholarships-and-financial-aid). Application is available in English, Chinese, Somali, Spanish, Vietnamese.
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These preschool locations offer scholarships through Seattle Parks and Recreation or free preschool through the Pathway Preschool Program (https://www.seattle.gov/education/early-learning/early-learning-providers/about-our-early-learning-programs/step-ahead-and-spp-pathway):
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Alki Community Center
5817 SW Stevens St, Seattle, WA 98116
206-684-7430
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Ballard Community Center
6020 28th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107
206-684-4093
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Queen Anne Community Center
1901 1st Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119
206-386-4240
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These preschool locations offer scholarships through Seattle Parks and Recreation or affordable preschool through the Seattle Preschool Program (https://www.seattle.gov/education/for-parents/child-care-and-preschool/seattle-preschool-program):
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Bitter Lake Community Center
13035 Linden Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133
206-684-7524
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Meadowbrook Community Center
10517 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125
206-684-7522
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These preschool locations offer scholarships through Seattle Parks and Recreation:
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Discovery Park Environmental Learning Center, Nature Kids Preschool
3801 Discovery Park Blvd, Seattle, WA 98199
206-386-4236
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Green Lake Community Center
7201 East Green Lake Dr N, Seattle, WA 98115
206-684-0780
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Hiawatha Community Center
2700 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
206-684-7441
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Jefferson Community Center
3801 Beacon Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108
206-684-7481
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Loyal Heights Community Center
2101 NW 77th St, Seattle, WA 98117
206-684-4052
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Magnolia Community Center
2550 34th Ave W, Seattle, WA 98199
206-386-4235
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Northgate Community Center
10510 5th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125
206-386-4283
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Visit ARC's website (https://arcseattle.org/Preschool-Programs) to learn more about Seattle Parks and Recreation Preschool Programs.
You have a 3 - 5 year old child who does not attend school
Your child is fully toilet trained (no diapers or pull-ups permitted)
Your child can attend a minimum of 60% of days for each program requested
You meet one of the following income requirements
-- You receive TANF/Welfare benefits
-- You qualify for the Utility Discount Program
-- Your family is at or under following income guidelines
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1 | $2901 |
2 | $3912 |
3 | $4922 |
4 | $5933 |
5 | $6944 |
6 | $7955 |
7 | $8968 |
8 | $9983 |
9 | $11000 |
10 | $12015 |
Information about you and each member of your household (Name, Date of birth, Gender, Race/Ethnicity)
Proof of income for all adults. Provide a document that can prove your income. here are some examples:
-- Preferred: 1040 Income Tax form (most recent)
-- Gross paycheck stubs (1 month of 32+ hours or 2 months of 31 hours or less for all household before tax income)
-- Social Security benefits (SSI, Dependent, Disability, Survivor’s, or Retirement) statement or benefit checks
-- Cash benefits (TANF/Welfare) statement or benefits check
-- Unemployment Income statement or benefits check
-- Utility Discount program qualification - provide bill statement (qualifies up to 50% scholarship)
-- Retirement benefits (Pensions, Annuities, or IRA) statement
Proof of dependents. Documents that can prove your dependent eligibility include:
-- Preferred: 1040 Income Tax form (most recent)
-- Birth certificates for dependents
Contact your local Community Center: http://www.seattle.gov/parks/find/centers
Download scholarship application on-line or request a copy in-person at any of our community centers or pool locations. -Application is available in English, Chinese, Somali, Spanish, Vietnamese.
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