Early Learning Center

Welcome to the LWTC Child Care Center

We serve children 1 year and walking through 6 years of age. Enrollment is accepted at any time.

For more information, e-mail us or call us at (425) 739-8117.

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday, 6:45 am - 6:00 pm

Typical Toddler Daily Schedule

The learning environment is composed of a variety of learning centers. The activities and materials located in these centers are frequently changed and enhanced to facilitate the toddlers' exploration. The following learning centers are always open and can be located on the schedule under "Free Choice of Centers"

• Table art and easel art
• Wet sensory
• Dry sensory
• Playdough table
• Discovery (Science)
• Blocks
• Manipulatives
• Dramatic play (housekeeping)
• Book/puppet area
• Large motor climber

Fee Schedules

• Employees and LWTC Students
  • Option 1 - Use of the center from the first to last day of the quarter, but not between quarters.
  • Option 2 - Use of the center during the quarter and between quarters on days that the center is open
  • The ELC has additional fee schedules for students with ASG Scholarships for clients from the general community. Please contact the ELC for more information.

Registration

A Registration Packet and Parent Handbook are available in the Early Learning Center Office (S-2) during business hours, call us at (425) 739-8117, or e-mail us to have them mailed to you.

Please pick up or call to request a registration packet for each child you would like to enroll. We will need all forms completed before your child may begin care, including current immunization records. If you will be receiving funding, we will also need written, or verbal approval from the funding agency.

We require that you schedule an appointment to take a tour of our facility with your child so that you can get your questions answered and become familiar with our facility. The best tour times are mid-morning and mid-afternoon. Please call Toni Terry, Early Learning Center Assistant Director, at (425) 739-8117 to arrange a tour. She is often busy during the day, but please leave a message and she will return your call as soon as possible.

We also require that you and your child schedule at least two hours to spend in the classroom with your child before care begins. (There is no charge for this.) Young children often need several visits with a parent before they can feel comfortable at the Center. Please keep in mind that the best time to visit is during the hours that your child will attend. For older children without adjustment problems, you and your child may visit by arriving early on the first day of care.

If you would like to reserve a space for your child immediately or put your child's name on our waiting list, please mail, fax, or bring the completed Registration Information, Enrollment Contract, and the Medical Release Form to the Early Learning Center Office in S-2.

The $40.00 per child registration fee will be required (except if funded) when we notify you that we have space available for your child. The remaining forms, including immunizations are needed before the first day of your child's care. The first month's payment or co-payment is due on the first day of care.

Our classrooms operate as separate full-day Preschool and Toddler programs. Our staff is trained in childhood development and our program models the best practices in Early Childhood Education. Our child care teachers will work with your child at their level of development and create an engaging and caring environment for your child to explore. All the rooms have a Daily Schedule of Activities and a Weekly Lesson Plan that is posted on the Parent Board for your information. We also have a Parent Handbook that will tell you more about our policies and procedures.

Let us know if we can help you at (425) 739-8117 or e-mail us. We're looking forward to meeting you and your child!

Early Learning Center Staff

Administrators/Support Staff
Pat McPherson Director	M.S. Child Care Administration ECE Faculty, Child Care Manager Program 32 years experience as children’s teacher, parent educator, center director, ECE instructor
Toni Terry Assistant Director	A.A.S. Early Childhood Education 17 years experience as children’s teacher and program management
Ann Crandall Fiscal Technician	A.A.S Accounting 19 years accounting experience
Teaching Staff
Vikki Peterson	ECE Certificate 15 years experience in early childhood
Carol Bender	A.A.S. Early Childhood Education 23 years experience in early childhood
Shannon Lind	A.A.S. Child Development/Early Childhood 9 years experience in early childhood
Christine Dionaldo	B.A. Social Work 7 years experience in early childhood
Peggy Butler	A.A.S. Early Childhood Education 8 years experience in early childhood
Pat Olson	A.A.S. Early Childhood Education 13 years experience in early childhood