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Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center (SEEC)

The Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center (SEEC) is a model museum-based education program with three sites serving children 2 months- 6 years of age.

The Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center is a school with three locations on the National Mall serving infants through kindergartners. In addition to its school, it also offers weekend and weekday family programs and professional development for educators. SEEC is a unique early learning environment that utilizes not only museums, but its entire community. We are dedicated to cultivating a love of learning and sense of wonder in learners of all ages.

06/12/2026

We are 5 days away from our American History Enrollment Tour for this month!

Come out on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from 4-5pm to learn more about how SEEC approaches learning with this age group, see some of their classroom spaces, and learn more about the enrollment process.

This tour is for our two's and three's age groups located in our American History center in the National Museum of American History. For the 2026 –27 school year this includes children who were born between Sept. 2022 and Aug. 2023 (Threes) and children born between Sept. 2023 and April 2024 (Twos).

For more information and to register, visit: https://bit.ly/4acJre6

06/10/2026

Curious about how SEEC approaches learning with infants, toddlers and twos?

Join us on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, from 4pm-5pm to catch a glimpse of learning in action, view the classrooms and learn about the enrollment process.

For the 2026 –27 school year this includes children who are born between Sept. 2025 and Aug. 2026 (Infants), between Sept. 2024 and Dec. 2024 (Toddlers), and May 2024 and Aug. 2024 for the (Twos).

For more information and to register, visit: https://bit.ly/4xfYpKo

06/06/2026

🌸🏵️🌻Spring Fest was a smashing success! 🌸 🏵️ 🌻

Last weekend, SEEC faculty, families, and friends spent a sunny morning together on our Natural History Center playground. Bubbles, face paint, art projects, trucks, a special story time and so many more activities brought our community together for a day of laughter and connection.

Thank you to all our faculty, families and friends for making our Spring Fest such a celebration!

06/05/2026

Calling all toddler and Pre-K four caregivers!

We are 4 days away from our enrollment tour for our toddler and Pre-K four age groups located in our East Court center in the National Museum of Natural History. Join us on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, from 4pm-5pm to learn more about how SEEC approaches learning with this age group, see some of their classroom spaces, and learn more about the enrollment process.

For the 2026 –27 school year this includes children who are born between Jan. 2025 and Aug. 2025 (Toddlers) and between Sept. 2021 and Aug. 2022 (Fours).

For more information and to register, visit: https://bit.ly/4o89p8x

05/14/2026

Curious if SEEC is right for your two or three-year old?

Come tour our American History Center located in the National Museum of American History on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 4 - 5 pm. You will have a chance to see some of the classrooms, hear about our approach to learning, and ask questions about the enrollment process!

Register here: https://bit.ly/4drmzto

For the 2026 –27 school year this includes children who were born between Sept. 2022 and Aug. 2023 (Threes) and children born between Sept. 2023 and April 2024 (Twos).

05/11/2026

Wondering if SEEC is the right school for your infant, toddler or two-year-old?

Come tour our Main Building Center located in the National Museum of Natural History on Thursday May 14, 2026, from 4 - 5 pm. You will have a chance to see some of the classrooms, hear about our approach to learning, and ask questions about the enrollment process!

Register Here: https://bit.ly/4ux70pE

For the 2026 –27 school year this includes children who are born between Sept. 2025 and Aug. 2026 (Infants), between Sept. 2024 and Dec. 2024 (Toddlers), and May 2024 and Aug. 2024 for the (Twos).

05/08/2026

We couldn't do it without you, teachers!

As Teacher Appreciation Week comes to a close, we want to take a moment to thank our incredible faculty for all that they do. From inspiring lessons to engaging activities, our teachers work so hard to make each day special for our students. They bring their passion and love of learning every day to foster wonder and curiosity in the classroom and in our communities.

We cannot thank you enough for the ways you nurture, challenge, and inspire the next generation of great learners.

05/07/2026

Could SEEC be the right school for your toddler or 4-year-old?

Come tour our East Court Center located in the National Museum of Natural History on Tuesday May 12, 2026, from 4 - 5 pm. You will have a chance to see some of the classrooms, hear about our approach to learning, and ask questions about the enrollment process!

Register here: https://bit.ly/4cVnHW4

For the 2026 –27 school year this includes children who are born between Jan. 2025 and Aug. 2025 (Toddlers) and between Sept. 2021 and Aug. 2022 (Fours).

05/06/2026

Curious about how buildings are made? Come explore different building materials and have the opportunity to create your own style of buildings this Saturday, May 9th at our last Families Together Workshop of the season!

Joins us from 10am-11:30am at our American History Center

*Intended for 0-Kindergarten (older siblings are welcome); 1 ticket admits whole family*

To register and purchase tickets, please visit: https://bit.ly/4dtdG2p

04/23/2026

Looking for a drop-in program for your toddler for the 2026-2027 school year?

Join us Monday and Tuesday mornings (9:30-11:30) starting in September and continuing through the academic year for the Smithsonian Early Explorer (SEE) program! SEE is a program for young children (18 months to 36 months when entering) and their caregiver that allows children to develop their physical, social, and cognitive growth while exploring museums.

“I really loved everything! The curriculum was designed so thoughtfully and Brianne really made everything digestible for the kids but didn't dumb it down. I have told everyone how much we loved it.”

“The creative way Brianne and the teachers used the museum exhibits to dive deep into each semester's book”

“We loved the rich course material and saw so much growth in our child over the year. And of course the wonderful teachers and staff. It was such a unique and enriching first introduction to formal education that has set our child up for great success in the future.”

- SEE 2024-2025 and 2023-2024 Participants

For more information and to apply visit https://s.si.edu/3QIzT3D !

Address

National Museum Of Natural History
Washington D.C., DC
20013

Telephone

+12026331399

Website

https://seecstories.com/

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