Weather Related Closures
Causey's Learning Center follows the same weather related policies as Seattle Public Schools. To know if the Causey's programs are open or closed, listen to the public radio and TV reports for Seattle Public Schools.
If Seattle Public Schools are closed for inclement weather (i.e. ice and snow) so are Causey's Learning Center programs.
Likewise, if Seattle Public Schools delay starting for two hours due to weather conditions, so will Causey's Learning Center programs*(opening at 9am).
*Preschool Programs will still have a start time of 9am.
Welcome to Causey's Learning Center!
We are a preschool learning center dedicated to young children's well-being, growth, and education.
Our staff and center provide an educational setting that supports and encourages learning—individual creativity, social skills, and self-initiated discovery. Our goal is to create a positive foundation for lifelong learning.
Our Programs
Infants |
Toddlers |
Pre-School |
Pre-K
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Infants
Note: Our infant program and infant waiting list are full. We are not currently accepting any new applications for infants. Please check back frequently and we will post when openings are available.
The early years of a child’s life are very important for his or her health and development. Healthy development means that children of all abilities, including those with special health care needs, are able to grow up where their social, emotional and educational needs are met.
Your infant will feel right at home in our warm, loving "Busy Bee" classroom. We provide individual care and attention in a warm, cozy classroom, full of colorful and stimulating toys. Causey’s is aware of the early years of a child's life are very important for his or her health and development. Parents, health professionals, educators, and others work together as partners to help children grow up to reach their full potential.
Toddlers
Toddlers are moving around more, and are aware of themselves and their surroundings. Their desire to explore new objects and people also is increasing. During this stage, toddlers will show greater independence; begin to show defiant behavior; recognize themselves in pictures or a mirror; and imitate the behavior of others, especially adults and older children. Toddlers also should be able to recognize the names of familiar people and objects, form simple phrases and sentences, and follow simple instructions and directions.
Your Toddler's day will be full of new and rewarding experiences. Our patient teachers understand that your toddler will learn through play, and grow with personal attention and love. They provide an environment that encourages them to explore the world around them, while learning how to master everyday skills from walking, to toilet training.
Pre-School
As children grow into early childhood, their world will begin to open up. They will become more independent and begin to focus more on adults and children outside of the family. They will want to explore and ask about the things around them even more. Their interactions with family and those around them will help to shape their personality and their own ways of thinking and moving. During this stage, children should be able to ride a tricycle, use safety scissors, notice a difference between girls and boys, help to dress and undress themselves, play with other children, recall part of a story, and sing a song.
Our Pre-School program is a theme-based program in which children learn through activities based on a variety of age-appropriate topics. All activities follow an anti-bias curriculum. The teachers move through-out the Interest Centers in the classroom asking thought provoking questions and encouraging the children to try new things. Although encouragement and help are offered, each child is free to choose how they will participate.
Pre-Kindergarten
Causey’s has several curriculum programs that provide developmentally and age-appropriate activities and materials, developing essential school readiness skills through exploration, investigation, and, of course, fun! While it is extremely important to understand that all children develop at their own rate, your child will receive pre-reading and writing activities along with activities corresponding to all the areas covered in our Pre-School program. Children are given a Pre and Post assessments using DIAL-3. The DIAL-3 provides a positive, nonthreatening environment essential to effective early screening. Children complete fun, age appropriate tasks using bright, appealing, child—friendly experiences.
Causey's Learning Center is participating in Early Achievers, Washington’s quality rating and improvement system (QRIS) administered by the Department of Early Learning. As an Early Achievers participant, we are demonstrating our commitment to offering high- quality child care and promoting school readiness.
Learn more about our participation in Washington Early Achievers.
Mission Statement
To provide community-based, high quality learning center that offers excellent childcare, as well as enriching preschool experiences that build a solid foundation for lifelong learning.
Causey's Learning Center strives to:
- Provide a nurturing, stimulating, and safe environment.
- Personalize the care given to each child to the maximum extent possible.
- Enhance children’s natural curiosity and love of learning.
- Teach basic reading, writing and communication skills needed to create lifelong learners.
- Create a close connection to parents and the community.
- Foster appreciation of cultural differences and cultural contributions to our society.
- Build self esteem, through awarenesss of self and respect for others.
- Demonstrate the importance of civic values and ethics including honesty and responsibility, even at an early age.
Important facts about the daily interplay between you, your child, and Causey's Learning Center. Get forms you need to begin the enrollment process.
Non-DIscrimination Statement
Causey’s Learning Center welcomes all families to its childcare and educational program. We believe firmly in equal opportunity for all.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, age, ability, nationality, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, marital status, or veteran status.
We do not discriminate in any way within the administration of our educational programs, services, activities, or employment practices.
The story of Jeannette Causey, founder of Causey's Learning Center.
Told in vivid colorful language by her daughter, Mona Marie Causey, this memoir details the life of Jeannette Lee Causey from her birth in New Orleans to her years as a mother of six daughters and a pastor's wife in Seattle. It is an inspirational book in which she shares both the struggles and triumphs of over eighty years of living.
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