Waddlers
About our Waddlers Class
Waddlers program is the perfect fit for older babies who are too young for the Infants class format, but may be not quite ready for our Tots Class. Similar to our Tots Class we strive to create a warm, nurturing, safe environment for children to develop their independence through exploration. Children will have free choice to explore around the classroom with age appropriate toys, books, and sensory materials. Teachers lead circle time with stories and songs. As the children grow older, they are more able to focus and participate during this group time. Children develop physical skills on the stairs, push and pull toys and in the loft area as well as at the playground as weather permits.
Waddlers Schedule
Waddlers
Age: 9 months - 18 months by September 1
When: Fridays
Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Tuition 2025-2026: $160/month
Tuition 2026-2027: $165/month
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9:00-9:45 Arrive, Settle in, Free Play
9:45-9:50 Clean up
9:50-10:00 Circle Time, Songs, Stories
10:00 - 10:20 Wash Hands Snack
10:20 - 10:50 Wash Hands, Outdoor Play
10:50 - 11:00 Songs & Goodbye
Parent Role
Parents and caregivers play an important role in our school. They act as classroom assistant teachers every week and hold a school job to help run the co-op (everything from School President to Laundry Committee to Events Committee). Class meetings with both social time and parent education take place monthly in the evening.​ Family participation provides a high adult-to-child ratio, lower cost than other preschool models, and a strong community. The model creates not only a rich learning environment for children but also supports families in their parenting journey.​
Full parent responsibilities can be found on our Registration page. More about the co-op model can be found on our What is Co-op? page and on the North Seattle Co-op's website​.