Preschool at Samena: Where swimming is part of the curriculum!
For over five decades, we’ve been committed to educating children in Bellevue. Here at Samena, your child will set off on a journey of exploration and discovery in an environment that’s both nurturing and stimulating. We understand that children thrive when they are actively engaged, which is why our programs are centered around hands-on activities. With a curriculum that prioritizes play and social and emotional development, we provide ample opportunities for your child to learn and grow in a creative and secure setting.
In our programs, children’s cognitive, physical, language, social, and emotional development is encouraged by our educators, igniting a love for learning and exploration. Additionally, children will engage in constructive physical activities in and outside of the classroom, including free swim time. Our activities include a diverse range of subjects such as art, reading, math, Spanish, music, science, cooking, storytelling, health and beyond. Lessons and classroom activities are intentionally prepared to support the development of each class and individual.
A unique benefit to our curriculum is the inclusion of swim lessons/free swim each week. Children in our preschool program receive at least one swim lesson along with free swim 1-2x each week (depending on enrollment). Over the course of the school year, children learn crucial water safety and stroke development skills while enjoying constructive physical activity.
3 – 5 year olds class
This program prioritizes playful learning, placing a strong emphasis on the exploration process. Through theme-based projects, students are introduced to reading, writing, Spanish, mathematics, music, movement, science, and storytelling. Playtime is instrumental in facilitating crucial child development, early learning and social-emotional skills. Through play and intentional classroom activities, children will gain confidence and experiences that lay the foundation for a lifetime of successful and joyful learning.
2025 – 2026
9am – 4pm
Mon/Weds/Fri, Mon-Thurs, or Mon-Fri options
*Limited spots available for half-day enrollment, contact preschool@samena.com for more information
Pre-Kindergarten class
Our Pre-K program is designed for children who have just missed the cutoff for kindergarten, or those wanting to give their children an extra year of development to build a strong foundation before heading off to kindergarten. The curriculum in our bilingual Pre-K program revolves around discovery-based learning, emphasizing social and emotional development and academic readiness for kindergarten. Students acquire a foundational understanding of Spanish as well as advanced concepts in mathematics, reading, phonics, and science while engaging in in-depth projects. *Must turn 5 years old by March 31 of the school year they attend
2025-2026
Monday – Friday, 9am-4pm
Monday – Thursday, 9am-4pm
Contact:
preschool@samena.com
Preschool Break Camps
Join our half-day preschool day camp where we provide a safe and exciting environment for your child to have a week full of fun while staying active and engaged!
This camp packs in a lot of activities including art, crafts, play and swimming with a lifejacket in our indoor pool. Your child will be burning off that extra energy, so please send them with a nut-free snack and lunch. They will come home tired, happy and with new friends. Children must be fully toilet trained.