North Seattle 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.