Nine Issaquah school will participate in ParentMap’s annual community Preschool Previews to help parents who are seeking a preschool for their children.

The event, at Bellevue’s Meydenbauer Center from 5-8 p.m. Jan. 12, is free and will feature information on many preschool programs.

In addition to learning about various preschools and chatting with program staff at the fair-style event, ParentMap is offering families the opportunity to pre-register for complimentary 15-minutes consultations with early education specialists including:

Anoo Padte, Art of Education. Padte is an education coach who believes that effective education stirs a child’s innermost being, setting a path lifelong learning and growth. Learn more about Anoo Padte: artofeducation.net

Renee Mett, President/Founder of West Seattle Preschool Association. Mett has over 20 years experience working with children from early childhood through middle school in a variety of settings.

Pre-register for coaching at: parentmap.com/preschool-previews

Free childcare will be available during the event.

Preschool Preview-participating schools from Issaquah/Sammamish include:

Arbor Schools

Cougar Mountain Academy

Emerald Heights Academy

Giggly Wiggly Preschool

i9Sports

Sammamish Christian School & Noah’s Ark Preschool

Sunnybrook Montessori

TLC Montessori

Village Theatre

More information is available on ParentMap.com at: http://www.parentmap.com/preschool-previews