ParentMap provides FREE Preschool Previews in January

There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to preschools; in fact, there are so many options that finding the right one can seem like a bigger chore than choosing a college.

Enter ParentMap. This January, our News Partner ParentMap presents its annual community Preschool Previews event to support parents as they confront the dizzying array of preschool choices available to them. 

ParentMap will sponsor a Preschool Preview event in Shoreline on January 10, 2012.  Free to the public, this event assemble under one roof a collective of top local preschools, providing attendees a chance to peruse the various early education and childcare opportunities that exist in their community — all in a fun, efficient, and stress-free setting.

North Seattle/Shoreline, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012 | 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., Shoreline Community College, 16100 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133.

In addition to learning about various preschools and chatting with program staff at the fair-style event, ParentMap is offering families the opportunity to pre-register for complimentary 15-minutes consultations with early education specialists at each event, including:

• Anoo Padte, Art of Education: Anoo is an education coach who believes that effective education stirs a child’s innermost being, setting a path to lifelong learning and growth. Anoo builds on this foundational goal by paying close attention to family values, the needs and passions of each child, and the changing nature of education in the 21st century. Pre-register for coaching. 

• Renee Mett, President/Founder of West Seattle Preschool Association: Renee Metty has over 20 years experience working with children from early childhood through middle school in a variety of settings. Her understanding of numerous methods and models of curriculum provide children with an early learning experience essential to their educational foundation. As a former teacher, Renee believes that a child’s first experiences in school must be fun, exciting, and meaningful for the children. Renee received her M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education as well as a M.Ed in Special Education from Boston College. Pre-register for coaching 

Parents, come alone or bring the kids — FREE childcare is available! This year, parents can pre-register their child for FREE childcare, courtesy of A Nanny for U and Polly-Glots.

RSVP to win a prize. All event attendees who RSVP online in advance to attend the Preschool Preview of their choice will be entered to win a great prize.

Preschool Preview-participating schools come from all over the Puget Sound. Cities and neighborhoods include: Bothell, Edmonds, Green Lake, Greenwood, Kenmore, Lake Forest Park, Northgate, North Seattle, Richmond Beach, Sandpoint, Shoreline, University District, and Wedgewood.

More information is available on ParentMap.