Mountain View Learning Center

Dear Mountain View Learning Center Families,

It’s with great excitement that I welcome you to a brand-new school year at Mountain View Learning Center. Each fall brings a fresh start and an opportunity to build on our shared commitment to growth, learning, and connection.

At Mountain View, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We believe all children deserve to learn and grow in environments where they feel safe, valued, and supported. Our classrooms are built to honor and reflect the diverse strengths, identities, and experiences of every student. This commitment to inclusion shapes not only our classroom communities but also our schoolwide practices and partnerships with families.

This year, we will continue to focus on strong, responsive instructional practices grounded in developmentally appropriate approaches. We recognize that each child, and each family comes to us with unique strengths and perspectives. Our teachers are dedicated to meeting every learner where they are, providing meaningful experiences that nurture curiosity, foster independence, and support growth at every stage.

We also know that strong relationships between families and schools are essential. You are a vital part of your child’s learning journey, and your partnership helps us create a more connected and supportive community.

To keep communication flowing, we will continue to use ParentSquare as our main platform for sharing updates, classroom news, and important announcements. You can receive messages via email or download the app to receive notifications. ParentSquare also offers the option to choose your preferred language to ensure communication is accessible and clear.

Thank you for being part of our Mountain View family. We look forward to a year filled with discovery, inclusion,

and meaningful learning for every child.

Warmly,

Ashley Hill
Principal, Mountain View Learning Center

Investment in a strong early childhood program is a top priority for Ferndale Public Schools. Children grow and develop at varying rates.  Opportunity for growth and development is critical during the early years from birth to five. The Ferndale School District recognizes that these early years provide a unique opportunity to support families as their young children develop.  We provide a variety of services to assist with this. This page provides program information on all of our early childhood programs at Mountain View Learning Center. 

SCHOOL HOURS:

Full-Day Preschool 9:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.    |   Early Release 9:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Half-Day Preschool: Morning Class          9:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
                                                Afternoon Class     12:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
                                                Early Release:          No School, and No School on Wednesdays 

2025-26 Preschool Family Handbook - Coming soon  

Full-Day Preschool Calendar

Half-Day Preschool Calendar

DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENINGS

What is a Child Find Developmental Screening?
Screening is a free check of your child’s development that can include:

• Large muscle development (gross motor skills)
• Eye-hand coordination (fine motor skills)
• Communication skills
• Concepts (cognitive skills)
• Social/emotional skills
• Self-help skills

What is the purpose of a Child Find Screening?
The purpose of the screening is to identify any factors that may interfere with your child’s learning, growth and development. The screening is also provided to help parents identify their child’s strengths and weaknesses and provide home suggestions and/or further evaluation if needed in any area of concern.

What happens during a Child Find Screening?
During the screening your child may stack small blocks, cut with scissors, draw, count, name colors, jump and will have fun! Following the screening, a trained professional will talk with you about the results of the screening. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions about your child’s development. You may be given home suggestions, referred on for further testing or be scheduled to have skills rechecked at a later date. The screening process usually takes about 45 minutes to an hour.

Who is eligible to be screened?
Any child, birth to age five, whose family or caregiver would like more information about their child’s development. All school districts within Washington State have Child Find screenings available. If your family is living in a temporary situation, you may contact the district where you are staying to attend a screening.

For more information and to schedule a screening, please contact: Christina Smith at 360- 383-9974 or email Christina.Smith@ferndalesd.org or fill out the form below.

Link to Screening Referral Form

Link para la Evaluación del Desarrollo - Español