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About Learning Tree
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The Learning Tree
The Learning Tree is a truly wonderful place. Many factors have created our special quality.
In 1975 Laurie Wick and Roslyn Duffy met while enrolled in the Montessori training program at Seattle University and found they agreed on their interpretations of Montessori and Early Childhood philosophies. They shared a dream of someday building a unique place for children. This dream involved creating a preschool where urban children with working parents, from all ethnic and economic backgrounds could come together and experience a Montessori education. Previously this only had been available for children in the suburbs, whose mothers could ferry them to a half day preschool.
The dream became a reality in 1979 when Laurie, Roslyn and her husband, Vincent Duffy, opened the doors of the Learning Tree Montessori Childcare in the basement of a Capitol Hill church. For 17 years the three of them managed all aspects of the school including a major transition in 1981 when the school moved into its current location, a four-story house on 15th Avenue. Over the years this house constantly has been modified to make it an ever more ideal environment for children without losing the warm and homelike atmosphere that only a house can provide. On March 1, 1996, Vincent became co-director with Laurie, when Roslyn went on to focus on parenting issues through writing, counseling and giving workshops.
The Learning Tree is not just a wonderful place for children. Part of our early vision was to create a true community for families, so that parents can actively participate in the program. Parents are encouraged to spend time at the school and are given many opportunities to get to know each other. Parents are hungry for these connections and appreciate The Learning Tree for providing a space where they always feel welcome, receive lots of support and form friendships with other parents of young children. An important part of this support is the ongoing parent education component of our program.
Our staff is highly qualified, very committed to our ideals and works closely together to provide the absolute best preschool and child care experience available. We are proud of our mission to support families. We believe we are making a difference in the world by encouraging children to become peaceful problem solvers and capable young people.
We thank you for considering The Learning Tree. Most people sign on with us because they identify closely with our values. We hope this is true for you and we look forward to your family joining our Learning Tree family.
Laurie Wick and Vincent Duffy, Directors
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The Learning Tree 1721 15th Avenue Seattle, WA 98122 (206) 324-4788 email: seatree@aol.com Contact the webmaster |
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Children
from our early years are adults now. We are pleased to hear about their
college, career and life choices and are proud to have played a role in their
development. That
role is a crucial one.