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About North Seattle College Cooperative Preschools

Started over 50 years ago, the NSC Cooperative Preschool Program offers a warm and gentle introduction to school and community life for young children and their families. Adults and children learn together, grow together, and actively build a community together. NSC’s Cooperative Preschools provide parent and early education for families with children from infancy to Pre-K, with one Kindergarten class at the Woodland Park Co-op as well.

For children, co-op is a safe and nurturing place in which to explore and have fun. Social, emotional and intellectual skills are learned through cooperative and creative play. For parents, it’s a place to improve parenting skills, help shape their child’s first school environment, and form lasting friendships.

Schools are located in Seattle neighborhoods and differ from traditional preschools in that they are run by parents who work in partnership with the class teacher and the North Seattle College Parent Education program. The Parent Advisory Council is the umbrella nonprofit entity that oversees the early learning programs along with the Parent Education Instructors from NSC. We are committed to welcoming all families and providing in inclusive learning environment.

Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policy as to Students

The Parent Advisory Council of Parent Cooperative Preschools admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

What Parents Say About Preschool

Preschool is the highlight of my daughter’s week. It is a chance for her to meet other children and interact with other caring adults. There are opportunities to explore activities not usually provided at home and learn new skills in a stimulating and fun environment.
— Parent of a Pre-3s Child
My friends are always amazed at how calm, capable, entertaining and in control I am with groups of young children — especially since I have only one of my own. It certainly doesn’t come naturally — I have four years of co-op to thank!
— Parent of a Pre-K Child
My co-op experience really prepared me to take on a leadership role at my son’s elementary school. It gave me a jump start in so many ways: like knowing how to conduct a small group project and otherwise be an asset (instead of a pain!) to the teacher as a classroom volunteer. Having already worked within one school system, I’m eager and confident to get involved in policy making for this one, too.
— Parent of a Kindergartner

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