Chilkat Valley Preschool

Welcome to Chilkat Valley Preschool, an Alaska State Certified early childhood education facility dedicated to the fullest development of the whole child. Our early-childhood education philosophy emphasizes students' immersion in play-oriented, multi-sensory learning opportunities. We welcome children of all races, creeds, and ethnic origins that are 3 - 5 years old. The preschool learning experience seeks to strengthen children and the ties between their families, community, and other children.

Our Mission

At Chilkat Valley Preschool, we seek to strengthen children and the ties between family, community, and peers. Through a constructive play-based learning approach, we strive to develop a lifelong love of learning and readiness for the next level of education. Our vision is to have a community where all children feel loved, respected, and encouraged to develop to their fullest potential. We adopt a holistic play-based approach that enables each child to develop their social, physical, emotional, and intellectual abilities. We recognize that each child is unique and special, and positive early childhood experiences are instrumental for a child's overall development in later life.

Our Curriculum

Our curriculum is developmentally appropriate, emergent, and constructive. It is designed to allow children to set their own learning pace, builds on their interests and abilities, and encourages them to question, hypothesize, experiment, discover, solve problems, and develop cognitive processes. Recognizing the value of play in a child's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development, classroom themes, projects, and activities often emerge from the children's interests or from events in the life of the classroom or larger community.

Meet Our Staff

Our staff is dedicated to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for your child. Jessie Adams-Weinert is our Lead teacher and Executive Director. She has a passion for outdoor activities and has made significant contributions to the community through her work as a raft guide. Her experience and dedication have been invaluable in shaping our preschool's mission and vision.