About, Important Information & Contact
About Me & My Family
Hello & Welcome! My name is Sarah Pallat. I am a mom of three. I have 20 years' experience as a Bellevue SD K-2nd grade educator. I am a lifelong Washingtonian and feel so fortunate to call this beautiful place my home. I love being outdoors and spending time with my friends and family, especially while listening to live music! My husband Lee and our family have been Bellevue residents since 2008. We have two sons, Noah & Judah, and a daughter, Isabelle. I have wanted to start my own school for many years and have now made that dream a reality!
In all my years as a K-2 classroom teacher, I have cultivated a style of teaching that is centered on compassion, educating the whole child and valuing my student's family, culture and ethnicity. I believe it is important for even very young children to begin to learn empathy and to be accountable for their behavior (at a developmentally appropriately level). Kindness toward all is paramount in my learning environment! :)
I am also on the board of a nonprofit called Camp Kindness Counts. We are a youth and family education organization aimed to empower youth to be kind, compassionate leaders in their community while also supporting parents to foster a strong character in their children.
Vision for Kind Start Preschool
At Kind Start Preschool in Bellevue, with my small class sizes, every child receives the individualized care and support they need to thrive. I am committed to providing high-quality preschool & childcare that promotes the physical, social emotional, and cognitive development of each child in my care. It's important to me that my students learn about social justice, global citizenship, respect for our planet and each other. I fully support Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and believe that celebrating differences and learning about each other's families and cultures is a strength and helps to foster compassion and empathy in children. My focus is on social emotional and outdoor learning. Social emotional skills grow their ability to successfully manage their own emotions and interactions with others, in their families and in their future classrooms. Research shows outdoor time is an important aspect of children's cognitive and physical development & their overall health. My students will have daily outdoor time and (seasonally) plant, care for & eat foods from our garden. I believe that parents and caregivers need to work closely with frequent communication and participation in their child's education. I look forward to working alongside you to help your child grow and thrive!
Important School Details
- Kind Start Preschool is a registered Washington State & City of Bellevue Business. My EIN is: 99-4948597.
- I have taken care to ensure the utmost safety for your child and have Childcare Business Liability insurance coverage.
- I have 20 years' experience as a K-2nd Grade Teacher in BSD
- I cannot accommodate students with life-threatening allergies at this time.
- Preschool/Childcare Students should be 18Mo+
- I follow the Bellevue School District Calendar/Emergency Closure Schedule with some exceptions/flexibility
- I follow Washington State Department of Health vaccine guidelines. You will need to provide vaccination record.
- Staff: At this time, I am the sole owner and teacher. My husband works from home (in our ADU) and can fill in in case of emergency. He is background checked.