Archived 2008-09 Class Schedule

(for informational purposes only)

How to Register for 2009-2010 Classes

2nd Year Toddler Classes

For: Children who are two years old by august 31st for the school year beginning each fall quarter.

Overview

Your 2- to 3-year-old child isn't ready for formal preschool, but she is ready for paint, play dough, a little rambunctious play with similar-aged playmates, and imaginative play. She still enjoys all these activities more when you are right by her side.

Parent and child come to class together. During this two-hour class, there's a period set aside for Parent Education. Every other week you and half the parents meet with the parent education instructor for discussion and support while the other parents are with the children and their teachers. At first your child may want to sit on your lap, but soon he will discover that the room designed for him by the children's teachers is a much more interesting place to be.

Topics for parent discussion include toddler guidance techniques; transitions, going from high chair to table, diapers to underwear, crib to bed; pre-school selection; sibling rivalry; introducing the new baby; appropriate expectations; anger and temper tantrums; play and learning activities, to name a few. During this developmental period your child goes from needing you right by her side to preferring imaginative play time with a friend. These blossoming early social exchanges lay the foundation for friendships that come later.

As the children play more and more together, parents have time to develop their own friendships with the other parents.

Parents and children learning and growing together...What a great way to explore with your toddler!

Participating in the Bellevue College (BC) Parent Education classes is a wonderful way to show your child that learning is fun and something you value so highly you are willing to share the experience with him or her.

Interested?

PARENT AND 2ND YEAR TODDLER CLASSES

Parents and their two- to three-year-old child attend a weekly class together for stimulating preschool experiences, socialization, and parent education. Classes begin late September 2009 and run through May 2010.

Please note the age range for each class and choose according to your child's birthdate.

For information, contact the Parent Education Registrar - sodonnel@bellevuecollege.edu. ("Contact person" is not next year's instructor.)

Choose a class according to your child’s birth date. To register, submit the BC registration form to the Parent Education registrar as soon as possible. Anticipated cost for the school year will be $587, to be paid in installments.  A non-refundable registration fee will be due as soon as you are notified of class placement.

To register, choose from the classes listed below, view the registration instructions by clicking here, and download a BC registration form by clicking here.  Class placement is based on date form is received at the BC Parent Education office.  For best class choice form should be received as soon as possible.

Please note that class times, days, locations and tuition are subject to change.  However we do not anticipate changes at this time.

(Chinese/English Children's Program)

EASTGATE TWO'S AND YOUNG THREE'S

Eastgate Congregational Church, 15318 S.E. Newport Way, Bellevue

Note: Speakers of all languages welcome! Find out more about this very unique class.

FACTORIA EVENING 1ST and 2ND YEAR TODDLERS

St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, 4228 Factoria Blvd., Bellevue

ONE-DAY FACTORIA 2ND YEAR TODDLERS

St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, 4228 Factoria Blvd., Bellevue

TWO-DAY FACTORIA 2ND YEAR TODDLERS YOUNG THREE'S

St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, 4228 Factoria Blvd., Bellevue

Note: Child attends both days; parent attends one day, if child is toilet-trained. Parent Education sessions are during the class time, plus a quarterly evening parent meeting. Cost to be determined.

MERCER ISLAND 2ND YEAR TODDLERS

Redeemer Lutheran Church, 6001 Island Crest Way, Mercer Island

ISSAQUAH 2ND YEAR TODDLERS

Community Church of Issaquah, 205 Mountain Park Blvd. S.W., Issaquah

CROSSROADS 2ND YEAR TODDLERS

St. Peter's United Methodist Church, 17222 N.E. 8th St., Bellevue

SAMMAMISH 2ND YEAR TODDLERS

Mary Queen of Peace, 1121 - 228th S.E., Sammamish

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AFTERNOON SAMMAMISH 2ND YEAR TODDLERS

Mary Queen of Peace, 1121 - 228th S.E., Sammamish

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TWO DAY SAMMAMISH 2ND YEAR TODDLERS/YOUNG THREE'S

Mary Queen of Peace, 1121 - 228th S.E., Sammamish

Note: Sammamish Young 3's is designed for the young three year old who does not qualify for our 3's Co-op preschool programs. Child attends two days; parent attends one day, if the child is toilet trained. Cost: To be determined.

ALPINE 2ND YEAR TODDLERS

American Legion Hall, 38625 S.E. river St., Snoqualmie