Preschool

Our Young Preschool classroom for 3-year-olds provides a nurturing Islamic environment where children learn through play. We focus on developing their fine and gross motor skills, building independence, and fostering social skills, all while they begin to understand their identity as young Muslims.

Early Achievers Quality Level 4

A child care provider’s participation in Early Achievers demonstrates a commitment to improving quality of care for children.

Looking for Quality Child Care? Our Medina Academy Preschool has received a state high-quality rating with a score of 5 out of 5 from the University of Washington, the Department of Children, Youth, and Families, and the Washington Quality Recognition and Improvement System (QRIS). This achievement marks a significant milestone in Medina Preschool’s journey.

This prestigious recognition places our program among the top early learning programs in the state, and we couldn’t be prouder!

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Medina Academy’s preschool has been recognized as a dual-language program and has earned a Level 4 Early Achievers rating. This places our program in an exclusive group of only four on the Eastside to achieve this distinction, a testament to our exceptional staff and commitment to quality early childhood education.

Plan and details

Outdoor learning and tending to our school garden is a big part of our day.

Plan and details

Outdoor learning and tending to our school garden is a big part of our day.

Plan and details

Outdoor learning and tending to our school garden is a big part of our day.

Preschool Staff

Sunera Memon
Pre-K Teacher

I have a bachelor’s degree in economy and financial accounting, along with two years of computer programming and a one-year ...

Senofar Shameer
Pre-K Teacher, Academic Program Supervisor

I hold a bachelor’s degree in English literature, a Master’s in English, and an M.Phil. in English. To ...

Saniya Hassan
Preschool Teacher, Office Assistant

Earning dual bachelor’s degrees in computer science and mathematics laid a strong foundation for ...

Samia Jalali
Pre-K Assistant Teacher

I have a bachelor’s degree in economics and an MBA in Banking and Finance. Over the past decade, extensive experience in ...

Sameena AbdulAzeem
Preschool Teaching Assistant

My academic background includes a Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com) degree and an intermediate level in Chartered Accountancy. ...

Riham Mahmoud
Pre-K Arabic, Islamic Studies and Qur'an Teacher

With over 13 years of service at Medina Academy, I bring a deep passion for both education ...

Manal Elhamra
Pre-K Assistant Arabic Teacher

I completed high school in Arabic in Saudi Arabia before moving to the United States, where I began my journey in early childhood ...

Mai Shehab
Preschool Arabic, Islamic Studies and Quran Teacher

I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Arabic from the University of Jordan, along with certifications in English ...

Hind Ahmed
Preschool Teacher, Extended Care Program Manager

I earned my bachelor’s degree in medicine, specializing in Medical and Surgical Studies. ...

Fouzia Tahir
Preschool Teacher

I have a bachelor’s degree in Islamic studies and political science and a master’s in mass communication. I completed my Child Development ...

Farah Shakir
Preschool Teacher

I have a bachelor’s degree in media and have completed a two-year Child Development Associate (CDA) program at Green River College. ...

Eman Habashy
Pre-K Assistant Teacher

My name is Eman Habashy, and I have been part of Medina Academy since 2018. Being a preschool teacher brings me a deep sense ...

Dalia Laz
Preschool Arabic, Islamic Studies and Quran Teacher

A lifelong love for children has blossomed through daily experiences at Medina ...

​Aya Mewafy
Preschool Teacher, Assistant Director

Believing that teaching young children is one of the most important and impactful ...