Built on the foundation of mutual respect the Community School of West Seattle
provides and promotes a well balanced and comprehensive approach to early learning.
Childhood is for Being a
The early years,
birth to eight years old, are a time of intense discovery. Play is
vital work of childhood as young children learn by
doing. We believe the more opportunities children have for
hands on, sensory-based experiences, the more they learn about their world. Our
multi-age approach allows children to work with, learn
from, and support each other.
Excellence in Early
all the time and are intrinsically motivated to do so. Our trained
staff work in classrooms designed for the developmental needs of
the children they serve. Teachers offer respectful engagement,
intentional discovery, and purposeful experiences so that children
can grasp the concepts that form the basis of all learning. We
strive to develop each student socially, emotionally,
intellectually, and physically so that every child will gain a
sense of self and life-long confidence.
Families are an integral part of
the experience at CSWS. Social and educational offerings are
provided throughout the year and parents are actively engaged in
many aspects of the school's operations. We live and practice our
foundation everyday by giving children the tools to advocate for themselves
and others. Each individual is respected while learning to
be a member of a community. We are passionate about the profession
of early learning and are involved in the greater early childhood community;
attending trainings, modeling our approach to other teachers and practicing community
The Community School of West Seattle (CSWS) admits and welcomes students and families of any race, color, nationality, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, family make-up or circumstances, to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities of the school. CSWS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, nationality, gender, ethnic and cultural background, religion, sexual orientation, family make-up or circumstances in the administration of its educational and admissions policies, scholarship programs or any other school administered programs.