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Ballard Preschool Program

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At the Ballard Boys & Girls Club, Pre-K kids will explore a variety of culturally responsive programs and interests in a fun, safe, and supportive environment.

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Our Preschool Programs

Ballard Pre-K

Tuition for 2026-2027
Full Day 8:45am-2:45pm $1250
Half Day 8:45am-11:45am $675
Child must be 4 by August 31st   
No afterschool care provided for Pre-K students

Pre-K families get priority for summer camps and afterschool care when entering into Kindergarten. Registration open now!

Ballard Pre-K is a kindergarten readiness program providing a fun and safe learning environment for 4 and 5 year olds. We place emphasis on the social and emotional development of the children, building life skills necessary for success in school and at home.

Our teachers are experienced, dedicated, and passionate about building confidence and age-appropriate independence in each student, equipping them with the classroom behaviors and skills that will be needed in Kindergarten. We do this by implementing a consistent routine, large group communication and movement, as well as small group activities and games.
We desire to partner with families in communication to create a safe space for the children to have fun, explore, take risks, be challenged, and grow socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively.
For more information about the Ballard Pre-K Program Please Contact:
Kaylee Miller, Pre-K Program Director
kglein@positiveplace.org

Ballard Pre-K

Ms. Kaylee- Pre-K Program Director & Teacher
"Ms. Kaylee has been working at the Ballard Club for 13 years, and has been teaching in Pre-K for 10 years. She has a Family Development degree from Seattle Pacific University and has a passion for early childhood education. She enjoys spending time with her husband and almost 2 year old, building Legos, and cooking in her free time."

Ms. Kim- Teacher
"Ms. Kim is in her 14th year teaching at Ballard Pre-K. She started working at the Boys & Girls Club while earning her degree in Elementary Education at SPU over 30 years ago.  Early Childhood is her jam, as well as working with children who learn differently.  She enjoys summers off, spending time with her husband and three teenagers, tending to her backyard garden, visiting Maui, and eating Mexican food.

Ms. Amie- Teacher"Ms. Amie has worked with children for 13 years, 8 years with Ballard Pre-K. She has two daughters that attended Ballard Pre-K and saw the benefits of Pre-K before Kindergarten first hand. She loves seeing the growth in her students throughout the year. Ms. Amie loves planning and traveling with her family, and walking her dog.

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