Registration is now open for the 2023-2024 school year!

Welcome to Little Nooks Preschool! Little Nooks is a fully-inclusive preschool program for children ages 3-5 in Kalama School District. The Little Nooks classroom is located in the Annex Building across from Kalama Middle School.

The fee-based program is offered twice a day (morning/afternoon), four days a week (M-Tu-Th-Fri.) during the school year. Teachers in the program utilize hands-on activities and fun learning exercises to help prepare children socially and academically for Kindergarten.

To register:

• Contact the school office to obtain a registration packet:

  • By phone: (360) 673-5207

  • By email: carey.sweyer@kalama.k12.wa.us

  • In person: The school is located at 549 China Garden Rd.

Program details:

• All children, regardless of ability, attend school and learn together

• To be eligible, children must be between the ages of 3-5

• Located in the Annex Building (Room 202) across from Kalama Middle School

• The program is offered four days per week: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

• Morning session: 8:15 to 11:00 a.m.

• Afternoon session: 12:00 to 2:45 p.m.

• Inclusive model promotes higher outcomes in social skills and kindergarten readiness for children of all abilities

• Transportation is not provided (parent drop-off and pick-up required)

• Standard fee for a session is $300/month (families may be able to qualify for a reduced rate)

• Space is limited

Transitional Kindergarten: Looking for information about our new Transitional Kindergarten class for 4-year-olds? Click here.

Phone:

360-673-5207

Address:

Kalama Elementary School
549 China Garden Road
Kalama, Washington 98625

Email:

Tia Hays, Preschool Teacher
tia.hays@kalama.kl2.wa.us

Carey Sweyer, Head Secretary/Registrar carey.sweyer@kalama.kl2.wa.us

Billina Dolezal, KES Principal
billina.dolezal@kalama.k12.wa.us