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  • October 2023

  • Fri 27

    Halloween Parent’s Night Out

    October 27, 2023 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    PNO hosted by teacher Kelly! 4-9pm or 5-9pm   Parent's Night Out is back! Wooooo! Teacher Kelly will host the first one to kick off the year. Each year she hosts a super fun Halloween themed Parent's Night Out. Kids … Continued

  • Tue 31

    Harvest Festival!

    October 31, 2023

    Students only, normal school schedule hay rides treats pumpkin carvin

  • November 2023

  • Thu 9

    No School Teacher Workshop Day & Veterans Day

    November 9, 2023 - November 10, 2023

    No school Thursday and Friday

  • Mon 20

    Parent Teacher Conferences

    November 20, 2023 - November 21, 2023

    Parents, please sign up for conferences with your child's teacher by using Sign Up Genius. No School for students Monday through Friday this week.

  • Wed 22

    Thanksgiving Break

    November 22, 2023 - November 24, 2023

    No School for students

  • December 2023

  • Fri 15

    Winter Fest, normal day

    December 15, 2023

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

  • Mon 18

    Winter Break, NO SCHOOL!

    December 18, 2023 - January 2, 2024

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

  • January 2024

  • Mon 15

    MLK Day! No School

    January 15, 2024
  • February 2024

  • Wed 14

    Valentine’s Day Tea!

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

    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

    Presidents Week Break! No School

    February 19, 2024 - February 23, 2024

    Happy mid-winter break everyone!

  • March 2024

  • Thu 14

    Spring Workshops and Training, No School!

    March 14, 2024 - March 15, 2024

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

  • April 2024

  • Thu 4

    No School: Parent/Teacher Conferences

    April 4, 2024 - April 5, 2024

    Spring Conferences!

  • Mon 8

    Spring Break! No School

    April 8, 2024 - April 12, 2024

    No School this week, enjoy your Spring Break!

  • May 2024

  • Thu 23

    DPM Carnival

    May 23, 2024 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Fri 24

    No School: Memorial Day Break

    May 24, 2024 - May 27, 2024

    Enjoy the long weekend, Happy Memorial Day!

  • June 2024

  • Fri 14

    Last day of school, HALF DAY

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

    Potluck is at 12 at Covington Park

  • August 2024

  • Wed 28

    Orientation Day

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

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

  • September 2024

  • Tue 3

    Half Day! 12pm pick up

    September 3, 2024

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

  • Wed 4

    Primary: 1st day for all returning students

    September 4, 2024

    Normal schedule for everyone!

  • Fri 27

    No School, Teacher Workshop Day

    September 27, 2024

    Teachers on campus, no students on campus.

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Important Dates

Jun 5
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

DPM School Performance

Jun 12
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Last Day of School HALF DAY for all students!

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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.
What can I say? This school has given my son a stellar education, friendships, and social / emotional development that will last a lifetime. Thank you for the incredible learning environment and experiences. We will miss DPM so much!
Lower Elementary Family
I wish we would have signed up sooner, this is a very special school.
Upper Elementary 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
It was a great experience, and Trace has learned so much this year, setting a solid foundation for his future.
Lower Elementary Parent
We have loved our time at DPM and will miss the wonderful friends and teachers there.
Primary classroom parent
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
Our family had a truly wonderful experience with DPM. Over her time there, Julia grew in ways that felt both meaningful and natural. She had the chance to connect with nature every day, and the farm setting became an important part of her learning. We also felt incredibly fortunate for the teachers who cared for her with such attention and kindness. Their presence made a real difference, and we always felt she was supported and understood. The school community itself was consistently respectful …
Lower Elementary Parent
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
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.

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

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