Skip to Main Content
  • About DPM
    • Montessori Method & Our Philosophy
  • Meet Our Staff
    • DPM Resident Animals
  • Summer Camps 2026
  • Tours & Application Link
    • Tuition
      • Primary Classroom Tuition
      • Lower Elementary and Upper Elementary Tuition
    • FAQs
  • Calendar
    • DPM Calendar
  • Newsletters and key dates
    • Student Sick Policy
    • School Info, Welcome Back!
    • Info for Upcoming Events!
    • Volunteer Opportunities
      • Volunteer Positions
  • Careers
  • About DPM
    • Montessori Method & Our Philosophy
  • Meet Our Staff
    • DPM Resident Animals
  • Summer Camps 2026
  • Tours & Application Link
    • Tuition
      • Primary Classroom Tuition
      • Lower Elementary and Upper Elementary Tuition
    • FAQs
  • Calendar
    • DPM Calendar
  • Newsletters and key dates
    • Student Sick Policy
    • School Info, Welcome Back!
    • Info for Upcoming Events!
    • Volunteer Opportunities
      • Volunteer Positions
  • Careers

Archives: Events

20 events found.

Events Search and Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

  • List
  • Month
  • Day
Today
  • December 2023
  • Fri 15
    December 15, 2023

    Winter Fest, normal day

    A fun-filled day for students to celebrate the upcoming holidays.

  • Mon 18
    December 18, 2023 - January 2, 2024

    Winter Break, NO SCHOOL!

    Happy winter vacation everyone! We will be back on normal hours on January 3rd.

  • January 2024
  • Mon 15
    January 15, 2024

    MLK Day! No School

  • February 2024
  • Wed 14
    February 14, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Valentine’s Day Tea!

    Today we celebrate love, courtesy, and friendship. Parents, we happily accept special healthy treats to share for this wonderful day. Finger foods, sandwiches cut up into quarters, fruit trays, etc. The students serve each other tea, juice, and small plates. … Continued

  • Mon 19
    February 19, 2024 - February 23, 2024

    Presidents Week Break! No School

    Happy mid-winter break everyone!

  • March 2024
  • Thu 14
    March 14, 2024 - March 15, 2024

    Spring Workshops and Training, No School!

    Teacher workshop day and a training session to better serve our students! No School for students on these days.

  • April 2024
  • Thu 4
    April 4, 2024 - April 5, 2024

    No School: Parent/Teacher Conferences

    Spring Conferences!

  • Mon 8
    April 8, 2024 - April 12, 2024

    Spring Break! No School

    No School this week, enjoy your Spring Break!

  • May 2024
  • Thu 23
    May 23, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    DPM Carnival

  • Fri 24
    May 24, 2024 - May 27, 2024

    No School: Memorial Day Break

    Enjoy the long weekend, Happy Memorial Day!

  • June 2024
  • Fri 14
    June 14, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    Last day of school, HALF DAY

    Potluck is at 12 at Covington Park

  • August 2024
  • Wed 28
    August 28, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Orientation Day

    2pm new families and students, 3pm returning families and students. Ice cream and popsicles to follow!

  • September 2024
  • Tue 3
    September 3, 2024

    Half Day! 12pm pick up

    First day of school for NEW Primary students (ages 3-6) and all Lower and Upper Elementary students. 9am-12pm

  • Wed 4
    September 4, 2024

    Primary: 1st day for all returning students

    Normal schedule for everyone!

  • Fri 27
    September 27, 2024

    No School, Teacher Workshop Day

    Teachers on campus, no students on campus.

  • October 2024
  • Fri 11
    October 11, 2024

    Field Trip! Issaquah Salmon Hatchery

    DPM Closed: Meeting at the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery at 9:45am: Keep the Salmon Coming Home (issaquahfish.org) 1st group will tour at 10am while the other group will visit Jakob Two Trees, https://www.issaquahwa.gov/3426/Jakob-Two-Trees-Issaquahs-Troll followed by snack/lunch in Gibson Park 2nd group tour … Continued

  • Fri 25
    October 25, 2024

    Field Trip! Thomasson Farms

    DPM Campus Closed, meeting at Thomasson Farms at 11:15am, tour starts at 11:30am-1pm. Pumpkin Patch | Halloween Pumpkin Patch | Auburn Pumpkin Patch (thomassonfarm.com) 38223 236th Ave SE, Enumclaw, WA 98022 Eat lunch there, and have the rest of the … Continued

  • Thu 31
    October 31, 2024

    Harvest Fest at DPM, normal schedule

  • September 2025
  • Tue 2
    September 2 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

    1st day of school for all elementary students and brand new primary students, half day!

    1st day of school for returning elementary students and brand new primary students, half day!

  • Wed 3
    September 3 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

    First full day of school for all new AND returning students in all classrooms

    First full day (as in normal schedules, half day students are still half day, full day students full day) of school for all new AND returning students in all classrooms

  • Previous Events
  • Today
  • Next Events
  • Google Calendar
  • iCalendar
  • Outlook 365
  • Outlook Live
  • Export .ics file
  • Export Outlook .ics file

Important Dates

Nov 24
November 24 - November 25

No Classes, Parent Teacher Conferences

Nov 26
November 26 - November 28

No School, Thanksgiving Break

View Calendar

Contact Us

Kelly Severson-Kunz
Owner, Head of School,
& Lower Elementary Teacher
info@dancingpinesmontessori.com

Alexandra Pellissier
Director of Operations & Communication
alex@dancingpinesmontessori.com

Testimonials

Our daughter has gone here for a year and she loves it so far. 3’s program on a farm and she’s learned so much. We are excited for her to do her 4s program this year and even more so that she has a friend wanting to enroll also. They teach the kids so many skills I didn’t know a 3 year old could perform. The self learning discovery style has been great. Teacher Cheyanne left and we will miss her. Nonetheless we are still excited for our daughter to have her next year here. Her little broth…
Brian P.
My daughter attended the pre-K program here for 1.5 years (started mid-year) and also did 2 summers at the camps. She entered as a shy 3-year-old and really blossomed, leaving at just shy of 6 with a strong personality, good friends, and great academic skills. She has always picked up reading and math easily, and here she was allowed to move beyond the basic counting and letter sounds she had mastered at 3 and entered kindergarten reading at a 1st grade level (based on kindergarten teacher’s ass…
Primary classroom parent
The teachers are so loving and thoughtful about each individual student. Using the Montessori Method, each child is able to move at the pace that is right for them. The teachers also look for opportunities to let the kids teach each other. For example, one of my kids has mastered one of the “works” that teaches multiplication, so the teachers will often ask him to teach other kids how to use it. It reinforces what he has learned and also teaches him empathy and patience.
Teachers at this school are effective
First off, they really, genuinely care! Everyone who I’ve met who works at Dancing Pines is kind, patient, passionate and loves and believes in what they do. When you combine that with what I can only explain as a magical location, in a beautiful red farmhouse on acreage with the sweet farm animals… you get a great environment for learning and growth.
Jessica M.
Dancing Pines Montessori was an extension of our home during our daughter and son’s formative years. There is a true partnership between the teachers and parents in developing the whole child. The environment, philosophy and execution of the lessons create a strong foundation for the students to become lifelong learners. Students are encouraged to have a voice, building their self confidence, while nurtured to help form their awareness as a budding global citizen.
Terrada Family

Learn more about Montessori:

Incorporating Montessori at Home

Admissions Update:

We are accepting applications for the 2026-2027 school year, apply today!

Enrollment decisions at DPM are based on several considerations beyond the application date. Priority is given, whenever possible, to families with siblings already enrolled and to those committed to continuing Montessori education with us through the elementary years. A child’s age is also taken into account to help maintain balanced classrooms, along with each child’s readiness and the family’s support of Montessori practices at home. Before enrollment is confirmed, prospective families are invited to participate in a classroom observation, followed by a meet and greet with the teacher to ensure the best possible fit.

Because of these factors, placement and availability cannot be guaranteed for future enrollment periods. The best next step is to complete an application in full and connect with us to schedule a school tour and family meet-and-greet. Enrollment for new families opens each February. For more information, please contact us at info@dancingpinesmontessori.com.

Our Philosophy

Our vision of a strong education focuses on a developmental curriculum based on the Montessori philosophy provided in a nurturing environment. Dr. Montessori observed that children blossom when they are allowed freedom within a prepared environment and taught to work with concrete materials that fully engage their interest. These important tenets make education a fulfilling and refreshing process for children.

Location

Dancing Pines Montessori is a private school nestled on a farm in Kent, Washington, near the Lake Youngs reservoir. Surrounded by trees and animals, our 7-acre campus offers children daily opportunities to connect with nature.
Beyond the classrooms, students engage in a wide range of outdoor learning and play. They help care for animals, work in the garden, and explore the natural spaces around them. Children also enjoy sports, pond exploration, and four playgrounds designed for active play—offering endless opportunities to jump, swing, climb, hang, and build strong gross motor skills.

Classrooms

Dancing Pines Montessori serves 3 age groups. We have the Primary classroom with students ages 3-6. Followed by the Lower Elementary classroom serving students ages 6-9. Lastly the Upper Elementary classroom guides children ages 9-12.

Schedules

Primary Classroom:

Ages 3 & 4
9am-12pm or 9am-1pm, starting out at three mornings per week with the option to add days.

Ages 4.5 through 6
Kinders or preschoolers ready for full day pending teacher assessment
9am-3:30pm


Lower Elementary and Upper Elementary:

Ages 6-12:
Full days 9am-3:45pm

  • FAQs
  • Incorporating Montessori at Home

© 2025 - WordPress Theme by Kadence WP