Our curriculum is crafted to ignite your child’s imagination and instill a strong desire to learn through engaging, hands-on literacy and math readiness activities. We focus on process art, where the journey is as valuable as the outcome, and implement inquiry-based science to foster curiosity. With manipulatives that promote cooperative play, along with a vibrant mix of literature, songs, and movement activities, we guarantee an enriching and exciting experience for every child!
Our Programs
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This program is designed for children who turn 3 years old by December 31st of the current school year. To enroll, children must be potty-trained and independent in the restroom. Classes are held twice a week, on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, and each session lasts 2.5 hours. Children will learn and explore in a fun, creative environment, helping them develop socially and emotionally.
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Our Preschool program is created for children who will turn 3 years old by August 31st of the current school year and are potty-trained and independent in using the restroom. We offer both 3-day and 5-day class options.
Our Preschool program's primary focus is on children's social and emotional development in preparation for Pre-K. Our main goals include encouraging children to express themselves verbally, helping them learn to function appropriately in a group setting, fostering creative negotiation and problem-solving skills with their peers, and instilling a sense of excitement that makes them eager to come to class!
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Our Pre-K program is designed for children who turn 4 years old by August 31 of the current school year and are potty-trained and independent in using the restroom. We offer both 3-day and 5-day class options, available in two formats: 2.5-hour sessions or, by adding Lunch Bunch, 4-hour sessions.
Our key objective in our Pre-K program is to ensure each child thrives in group-oriented learning, whether in large or small settings. We equip them to transition smoothly between activities, interact successfully with peers, and embrace each day with joy and enthusiasm!
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The Lunch Bunch program offers an extended-day option for currently enrolled 3 and 5 day Pre-K students. Children will have the opportunity to enjoy recess, share lunch time with friends, and participate in a variety of daily activities! You can add Lunch Bunch to your child’s Pre-K 2.5-hour program, giving them a total of 4 hours of fun in each session!
*Parents are asked to provide a NUT-FREE lunch for their child.
Meet Our Staff
Welcome to Compass Kids Preschool! Here, our passionate team of teachers is dedicated to creating a nurturing and joyful environment for your child. We believe in growing together and learning forever. With diverse expertise, our teachers foster curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning, ensuring that each day is filled with laughter and discovery. It is our pleasure to welcome you and your child to our preschool family.
Meet the Teachers
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Maria Allen
Being a part of the CKP team, for me, I get the privilege to help prepare these little students, through play, for their academic journey. My goal is to help them be kind, confident and eager to learn. I look forward to a year full of fun.
When I have free time, I enjoy cooking, reading and taking walks with my family.
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Tanya Anderson
Being a part of the CKP team, for me, means being part of a strong community that focuses on nurturing children in these early developmental years.
When I have free time, I enjoy the outdoors, collecting rocks and playing with my grandson.
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Kelly Armstrong
Being a part of the CKP team, for me means, a chance to inspire and foster creative growth, memories, and friendships that help prepare young learners for the next steps. I am thrilled to share in the excitement that each student brings to class as they build confidence, explore through play, and laugh together.
When I have free time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and twins. Together we love to travel, play board games and cheer on our favorite sports teams. I can also be found running on the Burke Gilman or shopping with a friend.
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Lisa Baker
Being a part of the CKP team, for me, means that I get to work with outstanding and professional staff members and administration who support each other and have the same goals to see each student have fun with learning.
When I have free time, I enjoy reading, traveling, going to concerts and spending time with my family.
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Sarah Bodé
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Kerri Coverstone
Being a part of the CPK team, for me, means I get to work with an amazing group of like-minded teachers with the same goal of helping the students grow through a learning environment. It is a privilege to be able to help and watch them develop new skills throughout the school year.
When I have free time, I enjoy spending time with my husband, daughter and our two dogs. I also enjoy being outside and going shopping.
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Laurie Foraker
Being a part of the CPK team, for me, means a warm welcoming environment where staff and students are seen, heard, and loved. It brings me so much joy to see the kids' smiling faces as they arrive at school for another day of fun and learning.
When I have free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, watching my kids play sports, going to Sounders games and baking.
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Cindi Foutch
Being a part of the CKP team, for me, means I get to enjoy all the smiling faces coming to class to play and learn as they grow and develop new skills every school day!
When I have free time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and daughters. I also love to cook and bake all sorts of yummy things!
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Jill Hernandez-Jones
Being part of the CKP team, for me, means an opportunity to give back to the community that has given so much to my family. Each day I look forward to being one of the first people who gets to introduce children in our area to education. I am truly honored and excited to watch the kids develop throughout the year and it is so much fun to see how much they grow. I am the owner of a small local Charcuterie company, so my weekends are often busy.
When I have free time, I enjoy spending it with my family doing something fun or exercising. We are proud members of Compass City Church and couldn’t feel more blessed to have found this fantastic church community.
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Areya Perman
Being a part of the CKP team, for me, means to be a part of something greater than myself by helping to nourish and encourage the next generation to become the best, healthiest, and most creative versions of themselves possible, alongside a team of people who feel more like family than coworkers.
When I have free time, I enjoy reading books of many different genres, expressing my own creativity via writing, and researching things that have caught my attention.
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Stacy Solberg
Being a part of the CKP team, for me, means being an important part of our community and enjoying adventures with our youngest friends! I enjoy being a small part of each child’s growth and development and it brings me joy to see their happy faces when they walk into school. My oldest daughter attended CKP and my youngest is currently a student here. We have enjoyed the school and community so much that I’ve decided to jump in as a teacher this year!
When I have free time, I enjoy hiking, biking, yoga, and spending time with my husband and my two daughters.
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Christina Stone
Being a part of the CKP team, for me, means joining a community of friends. I love being a part of building the learning foundation for young children. The best part is seeing smiles on faces while they learn through play. I am so lucky to be able to take this journey with a strong and loving community who have a passion for teaching. When I have free time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and youngest daughter.
We love to take our dogs out to play and enjoy nature when the weather permits. I also enjoy traveling to visit my older children who live in the warmer and sunnier parts of the country.
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Teresa Stoops
Being a part of the CKP team, for me, means enjoying a community where each child is celebrated. Getting to watch them grow through art, play, group activities, music, reading and dance brings such joy and satisfaction. Working with the team of directors and fellow teachers here is fulfilling. I have been in the classroom for many years and feel so blessed to be here.
When I have free time, I enjoy playing with my grandchildren, spending time with all my gal pals, and most of all being with my husband. I enjoy all things Washington, especially the Skagit Valley and being near the water. I love to read, bake, garden, walk and do crafty things.
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Sierra Volz
Being a part of the CKP team, for me, means creating a safe, supportive, and fun environment for children to grow and discover their love of learning. It means starting a new exciting teaching journey and building relationships with staff, families, and students.
When I have free time, I enjoy reading, arranging and recording music with my husband, and lounging around or walking my dog.
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Kareliz Ramcharan
Being part of the CKP team means making students smile and supporting families both here and at Compass City Church. I find fulfillment in encouraging our team and witnessing growth in students and teachers.
When I have free time, I enjoy reading, connecting with loved ones on walks, and sharing funny pictures of our dog with my boys.
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Nancy Recinos
Being a part of the CPK team, for me, means spending the day supporting our KATC families and teaching teams. I so enjoy having the opportunity to welcome all of our students to our school; watching them grow and learn is an honor.
When I have free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, playing games and watching movies!