History
Beginnings Schools are among the oldest and most successful independent childcare centers in the greater Seattle area.
Beginnings Capitol Hill was founded in 1976 as a parent cooperative by a small group of five parents. Our second center opened in 1987 in downtown Seattle, and moved to Queen Anne Hill in January of 2009.
Beginnings Schools is non-profit 501(c)3 corporation operating two schools serving approximately 90 children (3 months-6 years old) and their families.
Our Philosophy
We at Beginnings believe strongly in the need to foster individual growth and self-esteem for every child.
The particular needs of each child and each family are our priority. We strive to maintain an atmosphere of emotional trust and a respect of open communication. At the same time, we provide a physical environment in which cognitive, physical and social development are all richly interwoven. This is made possible by a staff of teachers that comprise our greatest asset.
We are committed to the idea of parental involvement and have made available a range of possibilities for such involvement. Parents are encouraged to voice their ideas and concerns and to participate directly in the life and health of our schools. Beginnings Schools are cooperative early learning programs.
Diversity
Beginnings Schools are dedicated to providing an anti-bias environment for children and adults.
An anti-bias environment is one that encourages an active approach to challenging prejudice, stereotyping and any other kinds of bias, An anti-bias attitude values and celebrates diversity among different genders, races, lifestyles, physical abilities, religions, and cultures.
We believe strongly in the need to foster individual growth and self-esteem for every child. We openly welcome children of all backgrounds, of all national, ethnic, religious, and physical identities. It is our belief that a good child care Center is both a cooperative community and a home, in idea and in reality. It is a place where children feel cared for and secure, and where parents can feel relaxed, supported and involved. It is a place where individual respect and dignity are assured.
Our Staff
Staff, who include Lead Teachers, Associate Teachers, and Assistant Teachers are specially trained in ECE.
The staff provide a diverse array of learning experiences in such areas as language development, reading readiness, art, music, science, problem-solving, self expression, cause and effect awareness, and concept learning.
Directors

Molly Howard
Program Director
Capitol Hill

Summer J. Bermejo
Program Director
Queen Anne
Capitol Hill Staff

Run
Assistant Infant Teacher
Capitol Hill

Asha
Center Aide
Capitol Hill

Marcie
Lead Preschool Teacher
Capitol Hill

Maribeth
Center Aide
Capitol Hill

Couro
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Capitol Hill

Jessica
Lead Preschool Teacher and Administrative Assistant
Capitol Hill

Messeret
Lead Toddler Teacher
Capitol Hill

Sheila
Lead Toddler Teacher
Capitol Hill

Nesanet
Assistant Toddler Teacher
Capitol Hill

Guzguz
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Capitol Hill

Naima
Assistant Infant Teacher
Capitol Hill

Hawa
Assistant Infant Teacher
Capitol Hill

Hang
Lead Infant Teacher
Capitol Hill

Amarech
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Capitol Hill
Queen Anne Staff

Samiya
Assistant Preschool Teacher
Queen Anne

Nico
Lead Preschool Teacher
Queen Anne

Nancy
Center Aide
Queen Anne

Kusluma
Assistant Infant Teacher
Queen Anne

Jamilla
Lead Toddler Teacher
Queen Anne

Ifrah
Center Aide
Queen Anne

Hagir
Assistant Infant Teacher
Queen Anne

Fowsiyo
Assistant Toddler Teacher
Queen Anne

Fatima
Center Aide
Queen Anne

Fartun
Center Aide
Queen Anne

Fadumo
Assistant Toddler Teacher
Queen Anne

Banchalem
Lead Infant Teacher
Queen Anne
