Patti's Play Center

Mercer Island, Washington

Phone: 206-232-4453    

4400 86th Avenue Southeast, Mercer Island, Washington 98040
Located at Emmanuel Episcopal Church

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Teachers & Staff

Teacher Jennifer, Director
Jennifer joined Patti’s in 2019 as a full-time teacher but was previously part of the Patti’s family as substitute teacher, and parent board member after her youngest child became a Patti’s student in 2015. Jennifer is a CA credentialed teacher who began teaching Elementary English Immersion in 1998 and then gained a love of early childhood education when her older children joined a co-op preschool. She loves seeing how children grow and develop peer relationships during their time at Patti’s and feels proud to be a part of that journey. When not at Patti’s, Jennifer can be found trying to keep up with her active 8-year-old or texting her two teenagers in the optimistic hope that one of them will reply this time. In her spare time, she enjoys following cooking and early-education blogs, walking the MI trails with a friend, family time, and volunteering with her children’s schools and activities.

Teacher Michelle, Assistant Director
I joined Patti’ s team in 2014 and have been working with young children for more than 20 years. I love helping the little ones learn and grow through encouragement, care and creative play. My time away from Patti’s is spent in my ceramic studio making decorative pieces that I sell at Galleries and in my Etsy shop, gardening, cooking, and  spending time with family and friends.

Teacher Cathy
Cathy Anderson has a passion for nurturing young children as they develop a love of learning. She considers herself fortunate to do what she loves! She has taught preschool for over 20 years and strives to create a caring and joyful learning environment that sparks curiosity and builds self-confidence. She has experience teaching ages 2 through Pre-K, and also Kindergarten Enrichment. Cathy’s roots are on the eastside, and she is a Washington State University and Newport High School alum. She and her husband are very proud of their three young adult children! Cathy’s favorite pastimes include walking her mini-Labradoodle, Piper, catching up with lifelong friends, and summer boating with family in eastern Washington. One of Cathy’s favorite quotes is “Children see magic because they look for it” (C. Moore). She is grateful for the countless “magical” moments she and her students share together!

Jamie Huynh,  Billing Coordinator
Please contact Jamie if you have any questions about your bill at pattisfinance@gmail.com.

Upcoming Events

Oct
9
Mon
all-day CLOSED for Teacher Training and ...
CLOSED for Teacher Training and ...
Oct 9 all-day
Patti’s will be closed today for Teacher Training and Professional Development.  We thank you for your support!  
Oct
25
Wed
5:30 pm Paint-a-Pumpkin Night and PotLuck
Paint-a-Pumpkin Night and PotLuck
Oct 25 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
 Paint-a-Pumpkin & Potluck evening at Patti’s on Wednesday, October 25 from 5:30-7:00. This Parent Board sponsored event has been a traditional favorite at Patti’s! As the take-home kits have been popular the past few years,[...]
Nov
10
Fri
all-day CLOSED for Veterans Day
CLOSED for Veterans Day
Nov 10 all-day
Patti’s will be closed today in honor of Veterans Day.
Nov
22
Wed
all-day CLOSED for the Thanksgiving Holiday
CLOSED for the Thanksgiving Holiday
Nov 22 – Nov 24 all-day
Patti’s will be closed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday November 22,23 and 24, 2023 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We hope you have a lovely long holiday weekend! School will be open as usual Monday November 27,[...]
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affordable, convenient, part-time childcare

Patti’s Play Center provides a nurturing and well-supervised social environment where children are encouraged to develop new friendships and explore interests at their own pace. Offering part-time childcare programs for 2–4 year olds, Patti’s Play Center fills a unique niche. Patti’s is not a daycare or a preschool, but a structured play center designed to both prepare young children for their first preschool experience, and complement an older child’s preschool schedule.

Located on Mercer Island

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