At Pepitas we play! We begin each day with our Community Gathering where our music coordinator facilitates singing, dancing, breathing and stories for students and caregivers who can stay a little longer in the mornings (optional). In class, students are exposed to a wide variety of individual and collaborative art projects, science experiments, math exploration and literacy through stories, songs, and early reading/writing skills. Students engage with nature in our outdoor classroom for lunch and recess where we run around, use our big voices, and explore outside. We offer additional enrichment classes after preschool to extend your learning day until 3pm with extra recess time, resting, and more free play with friends. 

Important Notes

• Pepitas will has two programs: preschool classes and enrichment classes. Enroll in preschool first, add enrichment classes after
• Enrichment classes: Second Recess after preschool from 1pm – 3pm; Wednesday Recess from 9am – 3pm on Wednesdays; Seasonal Camps from 9am – 3pm for mid-winter break, spring break and a little bit of summer
• Pepitas Preschool admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin
• Pepitas’ school calendar is inspired by the Shoreline School District. Our holidays and closures are consistent with Shoreline Schools, with occasional variations

Preschool + Enrichment Classes 

For the coming 2026 school year, Pepitas will offer four preschool classes:

• 3s Classes: for students who are 3 years by Aug. 31 and are potty trained
• 4s Class: for students 3 turning 4, or who are 4 all year
• Pre-K Classes: for students who are 4 by August 31 and will attend kindergarten in the fall of 2027
• TK Class: for students who are 5 but not quite ready for kindergarten this fall or who are turning 5 in the fall and ready for a bigger challenge

Transitional Kinder Class

Join us for innovative Transitional Kindergarten learning in a small class environment. Our bilingual teachers use both Spanish and English throughout the day, focusing especially on Spanish in stories, songs, math, and science. Students are given the space to learn and grow, which creates opportunities for them to make choices about their learning. When we listen to and honor kids’ goals, values, and interests, they become engaged and excited about learning! Our aim is for children to take ownership of their education, fostering self-sufficiency, life-long learning, and responsibility as world citizens.

• Small class size – 14 student cap
• Play-based learning with rigorous academics in all core subjects including reading, writing, math, science, social studies, art, and music
• This class is for students who are 5-years-old int he summer or fall and will attend kindergarten in 2027
• Class meets Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00am – 1:00pm
• Monthly cooperative field trips on Wednesdays
• Tuition is $750 /month for 10 months, Sep. – June
• Option to add Second Recess and Wednesday Recess enrichment classes

Pre-K Class

• For students who are 4 and 5 years old and who plan to attend kindergarten in 2027
• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
• School time is from 9:00am – 1:00pm
• Monthly cooperative field trips on Wednesdays
• Tuition is $750/month for 10 months, Sep. – June
• Option to add Second Recess and Wednesday Recess enrichment classes

4s Class

• For students who are 4 years old by December 2025 and who do not plan to attend kindergarten the following year
• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
• School time is from 9:00am – 1:00pm
• Monthly cooperative field trips on Wednesdays
• Tuition is $750/month for 10 months, Sep. – June
• Option to add Second Recess and Wednesday Recess enrichment classes

3s Class

• For students who are 3 years old by September 2026 and who are potty trained
• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
• School time is from 9:00am – 1:00pm
• Monthly cooperative field trips on Wednesdays
• Tuition is $750/month for 10 months, Sep. – June
• Option to add Second Recess and Wednesday Recess enrichment classes

Enrichment: Second Recess

• For all enrolled preschool students
• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
• 1:00pm – 3:00pm
• Art, cooking + snacks, nature, play
• Tuition is $350/month; plan to enroll for Sep-Dec and/or Jan-June

Enrichment: Wednesday Recess

• For all students enrolled in preschool
• Wednesdays
• 9:00am – 3:00pm
• Art, cooking + snacks, nature, play
• Special part of the day for all kids in music with CJ, cooking with Mel, and sports fun with Tara
• Tuition is $385/month; plan to enroll for Sep-Dec and/or Jan-June