Welcome to Kindergarten at Newport Children’s School

We are accepting applications for Fall 2026 Kindergarten.

At Newport Children’s School in Bellevue, WA is where your child’s journey as a confident, joyful learner begins. Your child is encouraged to explore, create, and grow in a nurturing environment that supports their intellectual, social, and emotional development—setting a foundation for elementary school and beyond.

What makes Newport’s Kindergarten special?

Explore how our full-day program supports your kindergartener’s development:

• Academic Foundations
• Creative Arts & Cultural Enrichment
• Social-Emotional Learning
• Physical Play & Wellness
• Personalized Learning Paths
• Community Connection

A Day of Discovery

Your child’s natural curiosity is the heart of our academic approach. In our kindergarten classrooms, literacy blossoms through phonics, storytelling, and writing activities using Rigby’s Literacy by Design. Math lessons are hands-on and interactive, encouraging students to think creatively and solve problems collaboratively. Science becomes a thrilling exploration of life, earth, and physical concepts through engaging experiments. In social studies, students discover their role in family, school, and community, building a sense of identity and belonging.

Creative Expression, Cultural Enrichment

Kindergarteners at Newport express themselves through music, art, drama, and twice-weekly Mandarin classes. These experiences introduce sounds and cultural stories while providing outlets for self-expression and collaboration. Drama helps students to find their voice through storytelling.

Everyday SEL

Emotional intelligence is nurtured every day through our implementation of the Second Step program. Your child learns to name their feelings, understand others, manage impulses, and solve problems peacefully. Whether it’s learning to take turns on the playground or resolving a disagreement, each moment becomes a chance to grow socially and emotionally—with support from trusted teachers.

Active Student Body

Movement and play are essential parts of each day. Physical education builds coordination and teaches the values of sportsmanship and teamwork. During recess, students run, jump, climb, and laugh together—gaining physical strength, confidence, and friendships.

Individualized Support for Every Kindergartener

With low teacher-to-student ratios, our educators are able to tailor instruction to each child’s unique learning style and pace. Advanced learners are challenged with enriched content, while those who need more support are met with patient, personalized teaching. Every student receives the attention they need to grow.

Connecting with Community

Learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door. We bring Bellevue into our curriculum through visits to places like the Bellevue Botanical Garden, partnerships with local cultural organizations, and community celebrations that reflect our families' diverse backgrounds. These experiences build connection and a sense of place.

Looking Ahead

By the end of kindergarten, your child will be reading with understanding, solving real-world math problems, showing empathy to peers, and confidently stepping into first grade. More than that, they’ll have built habits of curiosity, collaboration, and joyful learning that last a lifetime.

Choosing an education provider is an important decision. You are invited to learn as much as you need to about our program. First, visit our on-page FAQs, and school FAQs page for more information.

Kindergarten Program FAQs

How do you support the transition from preschool to kindergarten?
We ease transitions with familiar routines, consistent teacher support, and classroom structures that mirror preschool environments while building independence and responsibility.

What makes Newport’s Kindergarten different from public options?
Our full-day program includes art, Mandarin, computer science, and emotional learning—combined with small class sizes and individual attention that are rarely matched in public settings.

How do you challenge children who are ready for more advanced material?
Our flexible curriculum allows us to meet students at their level. Advanced learners receive enrichment through deeper questions, independent projects, and small-group challenges.

What outcomes can I expect for my child?
You’ll see growth not just in academics, but in empathy and resilience. Our goal is to encourage education for social, emotional, and intellectual success.

Where is my question?

If you have questions about our Kindergarten Program which were not yet answered, please reach out for the information, or visit our school’s FAQs for more insight.