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
Michelle joined Patti’s for the 2014-15 school year.  She brings more than 15 years of experience in early learning and child development in the USA and UK. Born in Seattle, Michelle attended Mercer Island High School and has a BA in Fine Arts from Washington State University, specializing in ceramics. Michelle recently returned from Edinburgh, Scotland and resides on Mercer Island with her husband. Michelle also is setting up her own pottery practice and studio. In her spare time — she enjoys hiking, camping and cooking. 

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

Cathy Jankovich, Former Director, Retired, Spring 2021
Cathy has been with Patti’s Play Center since 1996 and has more than 20 years of experience working with children. She loves working with preschool-aged children. Having three grown children of her own, Cathy brings a wealth of experience and understanding. She welcomes each child with a smile, and also enjoys getting to know all of the Patti’s Play Center families. On weekends, you might find Cathy and her husband out exploring the city. They often walk from their home near the Japanese Gardens all the way to the Seattle Center … and back!

Upcoming Events

Feb
4
Sat
all-day Teacher Jennifer’s Birthday
Teacher Jennifer’s Birthday
Feb 4 all-day
 
Feb
14
Tue
9:15 am Board Meeting
Board Meeting
Feb 14 @ 9:15 am – 10:15 am
 
Feb
19
Sun
all-day Teacher Michelle’s Birthday
Teacher Michelle’s Birthday
Feb 19 all-day
 
Feb
20
Mon
all-day Closed for President’s Day and M...
Closed for President’s Day and M...
Feb 20 – Feb 24 all-day
Patti’s will be Closed for President’s Day and Mid-Winter Break from Monday February 20 to Friday February 24, 2023. We hope you enjoy your break with family and friends!
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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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