Educational services and programs are the hallmark of Magnolia. The neighborhood offers a multitude of learning opportunities to equip students of all ages with the skills they need to learn and be prepared to meet the challenges of the 21st century.
Preschool through middle school age students are able to strive for academic excellence via Seattle Public Schools or one of the many private education choices that include early learning centers and programming.
We provide a comprehensive piano education to students of all ages with a focus on theory and technique as well as emphasizing a sincere appreciation for music and an excitement for the learning process.
With an approach that is designed by a degreed musician with a Master’s degree in Developmental Psychology, we are uniquely qualified to tailor lessons to each student.
Kaleidoscope School, founded in 1996, is a high quality, well established small school in Magnolia. Currently, we offer Part Time Preschool Programs for children aged 2-5, After School Care for kids attending Magnolia ES and Blaine K-8, and an Elementary School currently serving kids Kindergarten through Second Grade. We will be adding one grade per year until we are a K-5.
We believe in the power of positive relationships to foster learning, and seek to know and support each child in a way that is “just right” for them.
Please see our website for more information about our programs, or to add your child to our waitlist. Or email us at kscopeschool@gmail.com
Our philosophy has been inspired by the schools of Reggio Emilia in Italy; viewing children as incredibly creative and capable of complex learning through the “power of play” making personal choices and building relationships; using childhood interest, family involvement, collaboration, and community as a framework for planning and learning.
Lemon Door Playschool is a nurturing and safe environment. Your child will feel respected, loved and secure at Lemon Door. This environment we provide will allow social and emotional growth. Our aim is to develop a love of learning through play and to elicit a desire for exploration and discovery.
Tiny Cabin Montessori is a small half day Early Education Preschool Program serving families of children ages 3- 6 years old, located in the Magnolia and Ballard area of Seattle. We pride ourselves in creating a calm environment where we help instill confidence and independence within our children so that they can navigate the world around them.
This is an exciting stage in your child’s early education, and our talented team of educators are here to inspire learning, encourage confidence, and nurture your child’s growth and development. Our World at Their Fingertips curriculum features an arts program that sparks creativity, a language program that fosters an interest in reading, a science program that stimulates curiosity, and more.
Sunshine Music Together, the eight-time Golden Teddy Award Winner for Best Music Program in Seattle for children ages birth to eight, offers a complete, developmentally appropriate curriculum based on decades of research.
Parents are encouraged to sing, dance and act silly right alongside their child! Why? Because children learn to love making music directly from watching you participate with enjoyment! It helps you to relax, shed inhibitions and enjoy bonding musically with your child!
My goal is to combine my teaching experience with my cooking skills so that I can help others find joy in cooking and learning about food.
Ivy Blossom Preschool provides a safe and creative atmosphere, where every child feels nurtured, heard and acknowledged. It is our objective to encourage eco-friendly habits, age-appropriate self-care, and positive self-image, while supplying the tools for social and academic success.
American Dance Institute offers classes for Toddlers through Adults in their beautiful, spacious, newly remodeled studio complete with a large parent viewing area. Class offerings include Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Modern, Creative Dance, Spring Break Camps, Summer Camps and Winter Break Camps. You’ll find a friendly, non-competitive environment. Everyone is welcome and no snootiness allowed.
Formed in 2014 by partners Hannah Harriman (School Director) and Aislinn Thomas (Curriculum Director), Little Mountain Montessori has served the neighborhood of Queen Anne as a Children’s House for ages 2.5 – 5+. Following a transition to a new campus with increased space, LMM continues to serve Queen Anne as well as both Magnolia and Ballard with two preschool classes as well as an Infant & Toddler program (ages 3m’s – 2+ – beginning early 2025).
Located at 3257 16th Ave W, the new campus is well suited for family pick-up/drop-off, one block from W Dravis St and 15th Ave W in Interbay. Designated parking and pick-up/drop-off access will be available, and LMM’s campus and property is both safe and a short walk to our local park.
