Preschool

HALF-DAY CULTURAL ARTS IMMERSION PROGRAM
  • Welcome to ILS Preschool Program


    Your little one is just beginning their educational journey. It’s our goal to have them return home excited to learn after weekly music classes, art projects, yoga & movement, Smart-Board learning, and educational play.

  • Preschool Benefits:


    • Morning classes tap into students’ fresh minds while leaving time for them to explore and play in the afternoon
    • Engaging hands-on learning activities including: art, nature, and technology
    • Weekly music class builds interest in musical instruments, patterns and languages
    • Fun, weekly themed arts focus for visual arts projects, drama and performance
    • Projects foster critical thinking, self-confidence and emotional awareness
  • Take a Peek at our Classrooms

  • Limited Preschool Spaces Available for 2024-25 School Year
  • How to Enroll:


    • Call to schedule a tour 206-900-7452
    • Pay the 1-time $35 Processing Fee, $125 Annual Registration Fee and a deposit equal to last month tuition which may be applied to a child’s last month.
    • Enrollment is ongoing and new students are admitted following an evaluation as class availability permits.

    • 10% discounts are available for siblings who also enroll
    • Starting on January 1, 2024, there will be a convenience fee of 2.9% applied to all credit card and debit card transactions.
  • Program Details


    • ILS Preschool (Ages 2-3)
    • Location:
    • 7720 Greenwood Ave N
    • 2024-25 Monthly Tuition:
    • 5 Days a Week
      9:00 to 12:00pm $1150
    • 3 Days a Week
      9:00 to 12:00pm $850
    • Optional: Early Start
      8:00 to 9:00am $100
  • Find our Location

    We have two locations. See details below.

  • Frequently Asked Questions


    Q: How is the Illumination Learning Studio Preschool different from other half-day programs?

    A: Our program lies miles apart from other preschool programs which function more like play-schools. Students here are engaged in a true-learning experience that is aimed at advancing the pace in which preschoolers learn to read, write and reason.


    Q: Isn’t play-based better for my child’s development?

    A: Of course children need play-time. Our lessons are presented in a fun way meant to engage the young, developing mind in learning that builds curiosity and advances the imagination. Washington State Institute for Public Policy (WSIPP) released a 2014 report that shows children who attend [high-quality preschool programs] have significantly higher math and reading scores in third, fourth and fifth grades compared to children who do not.


    “About 85 percent of the human brain develops in the first three years of life. During this crucial developmental time, young children form the “wiring” needed to think, communicate, move and form attachments with those around them. Children who have nurturing, healthy and supportive experiences in their early years are much better prepared to succeed in school and life”


    “Despite our best efforts, too many of our city’s children are not thriving in school. Nearly a quarter of all schoolchildren in Seattle Public Schools can’t read at grade level in the third grade. If we invest in our kids early, well before kindergarten, we can change this gloomy reality. Several long-term evaluations show that children who attend high-quality preschools are better prepared to enter kindergarten and learn”

    From the City of Seattle – Thrive Washington
    • We love this preschool! The teachers are kind and thoughtful. The school themes are adorable and they send the best weekly newsletter updates. We have been so happy with ILS!

    • We heard about this place from our neighbor whose little boy loved it. We love it, too! After just three months, my 3 year old now recognizes most letters of the alphabet and numbers up to 10. He adores his teachers and every day when I ask him what he did at preschool, he says, “everything.” When I ask about his favorite thing about preschool, he says, “the playing”. I love that there is some structure that centers around learning but the kids are also playing and developing social/emotional skills. The teachers send a weekly newsletter summarizing what they did all week and include TONS of photos. I forward it to grandparents, who eat it up. Highly recommend.

    • Our experience at ILS was absolutely incredible! The teachers and staff are thoughtful, kind, and compassionate. Our daughter loved going to school every day and we will miss ILS dearly. We hope to utilize the ILS afterschool program when our daughter is in public school. We will certainly be enrolling in camps!

  • Contact us for enrollment information or to schedule a tour