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Michelle M.
Hometown:
Seattle, WA, 98122
InsiderRank: 15,147
First Reviews: 4
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Prospect Enrichment Preschool
All three of my sons attended this non-religious preschool located in the basement of a church. There are several positive elements to this program - first, the curriculum is child centered and encourages the social emotional growth of the children. The tuition is reasonable and financial aid is available, as are family support services. Additionally, some transportation to and from the half day sessions is available. I would highly recommend sitting in on a session if you are in the market for a pre-school.
Madrona Playfield
This is a great park for small children. The children's play equipment is safe and has comfortable seating for adults, plus a basketball court, tennis courts and a small play field. There are also restrooms and a shelter house that is available for rental.Most of the children there are elementary aged or younger and parents are often protective if older children are also playing.This is also the site for several community festivals during the year.
Money Mart
Of the few places I have had to cash a check at on a weekend, this is the best. I've never encountered a long line and they provide a number of services, including payday loans, tax returns and western union transfers. They also have a great rate on pre-paid non-personalised visa cards, which I've found are a safer way to shop on the Internet.
Mounger Pool
Atop Magnolia hill, "Pop" Mounger pool is a great place for family swims and children's fun and features heated (and chlorinated) salt water. Mounger offers two pools, a small warmer water pool for young children and parents and a larger for lap swim and the corkscrew slide.The cons to this swim area are that on warm days the pool sessions sell out quickly, all who enter must pay even if not swimming and swim sessions are short, sometimes only 90 minutes.This pool is accessible by Metro Transit route #24 from downtown. Restaurants, grocery stores and a children's playground are also nearby.
Madison Park Beach
Madison Park Beach sits on Lake Washington and is a wonderful beach for adults, children and families.The beach is guarded June through September from 11am - 7pm daily, weather permitting, and has numerous amenities including a swimming dock with low and high dives, showers and restrooms, several grassy areas and a sandy beach. Additionally, a grocery store, several coffee shops and the famous Madison Park Bakery are all within easy walking distance.Madison Park Playground is across the street from the beach and offers a children's play area, tennis courts and a grassy area for picnics and play.The beach and park are bus accessible as well on the #11 bus from downtown. Street parking is available as well, but can be scarce on hot summer days.
Madrona K-8 School
Madrona K-8 is a wonderful school, drawing students from the Madrona and Central District neighborhoods. The school is divided into two wings, one for elementary students grades K-5 and the second for a small (120 students) middle school.Each elementary student receives instruction in the core academic subjects as well as Physical Education, Technology and Art. Middle School students have gender separated classrooms, a mandatory extended day program with a math focus, technology and physical education. Students not meeting grade level expectations are given additional support.Additionally, all 2-4 grade students receive formal lessons in Chess and all students are encouraged to play and receive some instruction.Parent and community involvement are encouraged and evening events are monthly.Tours for new families are scheduled in January and February and are available by appointment at other times.