Puyallup School District
Early Learning
Overview
Early learning encompasses the developmental and educational experiences of children from birth to age 5. It sets the foundation for lifelong skills, including social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
Puyallup School District offers a variety of Early Learning opportunities for children ages 3 – 5 years old.
Looking for Birth to Age of 3 Services and Resources?
Check out the district's Community Resources Webpage under Education and Employment.
Benefits of Early Learning
- Entering school prepared and eager for learning.
- Fostering social and emotional well-being by developing strong bonds with parents and caregivers.
- Empowering parents and caregivers to be their child's first and best teacher.
Children are born learning. Building on this natural curiosity while providing a strong foundation for learning prepares young children for a successful kindergarten experience.
Early Learning News and Updates
![A PEEK Classroom in Puyallup School District]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737504058/puyallupk12waus/gia6v7yptzmr5aiezjrh/PEEKOpenGraph.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737504058/puyallupk12waus/gia6v7yptzmr5aiezjrh/PEEKOpenGraph.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737504058/puyallupk12waus/gia6v7yptzmr5aiezjrh/PEEKOpenGraph.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1737504058/puyallupk12waus/gia6v7yptzmr5aiezjrh/PEEKOpenGraph.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1737504058/puyallupk12waus/gia6v7yptzmr5aiezjrh/PEEKOpenGraph.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737504058/puyallupk12waus/gia6v7yptzmr5aiezjrh/PEEKOpenGraph.png","width":1792}])
PEEK is an opportunity for early-age children born between Sept. 1-30, 2020, to be considered for early entrance to kindergarten based on certain requirements.
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Transition to Kindergarten is a free program designed to assist pre-k-aged learners who would benefit from additional support to be successful in kindergarten.
More Early Learning Information
- Students Who May Have a Developmental Delay (e.g., communication, cognition, physical, social/emotional skills, adaptive self-help skills)
- Students Who Currently Have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Moving to PSD
- Students who are Typically Developing, or Progressing Similarly to Other Students Their Age, but Hasn’t Yet Had a Formal School Experience
- Students who Demonstrate Advanced Skills for their Age
- Puyallup School District’s Early Learning Advisory Committee (ELAC)
Students Who May Have a Developmental Delay (e.g., communication, cognition, physical, social/emotional skills, adaptive self-help skills)
Students Who Currently Have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Moving to PSD
Students who are Typically Developing, or Progressing Similarly to Other Students Their Age, but Hasn’t Yet Had a Formal School Experience
Students who Demonstrate Advanced Skills for their Age
Puyallup School District’s Early Learning Advisory Committee (ELAC)
Contact Info
Dr. Jamie Lee
Executive Director, Federal Programs and Student Success
253-435-6693
Trish McCandless, M.Ed.
Early Learning Specialist Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA)
Kris Wilkinson
Administrative Assistant