Loyal Heights 3-5s
Age Group/s:
Schedule:

Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am – 11:30 am (3-4s); 9:00 am – 1:00 pm (Pre-K)

Status: Enrollment starts Feb 11
Waiting List: None
Next Year Status: Enrolling
Contact Info:
Parent Coordinator loyalheightsam@gmail.com
Contact page for registration: Contact Form
 
 

For each day of class, Teacher Marissa prepares the curriculum, sets up the classroom, and supervises the assisting parents. The classroom is organized into distinct areas for: snack, art projects, dramatics, library, fine motor skills, blocks, and circle time. For exercise and gross motor skills, the preschool utilizes the Loyal Heights Community Center playground and the church’s indoor gym. Each class has a parent educator from North Seattle College who participates in the classroom on a weekly basis and teaches at the monthly parent meeting.

Daily Schedule

All children attend the morning session, 9:00am – 11:30am.

4-5 year olds eat lunch together and attend an additional Pre-K session until 1:00pm.

We allow Babes in Arms.

Learn more about Loyal Heights’ unique and engaging co-op program here – loyalheightspreschool.com

Last updated: February 16th, 2023, 11:27 am

Meadowbrook 3-5s
Age Group/s:
Schedule:

Monday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Tuesday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Wednesday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Thursday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Friday (optional) 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

PreK also meets:
Tuesday 12 to 1 p.m.
Wednesday 12 to 1 p.m.
Thursday 12 to 1 p.m.

Status: Enrollment starts Feb 11
Waiting List: None
Next Year Status: Enrolling
Contact Info:

Registrar

Our School Day

Our school day emphasizes creative and imaginative play and includes a free-play time with children choosing activities in the art area, the manipulative toys and puzzle area, the blocks area, the home center, the sensory area, and the art area. Pre-reading and pre-math skills are introduced in the play, and we often work with the children during activities to scribe descriptions of their art and their own stories. We have a snack time focused on social interaction; opening and closing circle times with songs, activities and stories and a large muscle time. For large motor play, our school site offers a choice of an indoor space as well as an outdoor space. We have a large sandbox; a hill with stumps, plants and bark; a climbing toy; a ground level slide and a flat pavement area. We love to get the children outside to run, climb, play ball or dig in the sandbox.

We encourage social skills development and provide a safe and secure environment for children to develop friendships, explore expression of their feelings and practice problem solving skills. During the day children have the opportunity to take initiative through choice and practice co-operation in large and small groups.

PreK meets an additional hour in the afternoons.

Our Teacher – Karen Murphy

Teacher Karen was a coop parent for 5 years with her own two children and she is excited to be part of the NSC coop teaching family. She has a BS in Kinesiology and past experience teaching preschool and working in an after school program for elementary students. She loves the joy she finds in observing preschoolers play and explore in the coop classroom. Teacher Karen creates the environment for the children and engages them in rich language to enhance their learning.  She uses routine to create predictability which allows the children to thrive.

Teacher Karen believes that preschool is a place for children of all backgrounds to come together and that play is how they learn best.  In her classroom, children have many opportunities for creative and imaginative play.

In 3-5s, Karen’s goal for the kids is to learn who they are, how to be a part of their community (whatever that is for them), how to advocate for themselves, and working through conflict and dealing with disappointment.  But mostly she wants the kids and parents to have fun learning!

Karen lives with her husband, 2 daughters, and a cat in the Maple Leaf neighborhood and enjoys cooking, exploring new places, and searching for the best Mexican food in Seattle.

Eligibility

To enroll in a three-to-fives class children should be age 3 by the 1st September of the new school year. PreK meets an additional hour in the afternoons three days.

Last updated: February 16th, 2023, 11:26 am

Meadowbrook Pre-3s
Age Group/s:
Schedule:

Monday 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Wednesday (optional) 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Friday 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Status: Enrollment starts Feb 11
Waiting List: None
Next Year Status: Enrolling
Next Year Waiting List: None
Contact Info:

Registrar

Our School Day

Our day includes a free play time when children are able to move about freely choosing from a wide variety of experiences, a circle time with songs, finger-plays and stories, a snack time, an outdoor play time and a quick goodbye circle. Exploration and discovery and mastery of new materials are exciting for two’s and our class room offers lots of opportunities to do this.

The free play time is an opportunity to explore:

  1. An art area with many art materials and activities.
  2. An imaginative play area with play kitchen set-up and play-dough and dress-up outfits.
  3. A sensory table with regularly changing materials to explore.
  4. Block play area with large selection of blocks and materials to extend play.
  5. Skills area with small manipulative toys to explore and master.
  6. A library loft for quiet reading time.

Large-motor activity time includes getting outside as often as possible and letting the children run, climb the hillside and play along the paths, play ball or ride trikes on the flat paved area, or dig in the huge sandbox. We are enjoying our new play area and love how the children have used it imaginatively and creatively.

During the day, children have the opportunity to take initiative through choice, practice co-operation and learn social skills in large and small groups, and persevere through tasks in a supportive environment. It is a very supportive environment for beginning separation from your child and helping children learn independence skills and an opportunity for children to learn to love the idea of “school”.

Our Teacher – Karen Murphy

Teacher Karen was a coop parent for 5 years with her own two children and she is excited to be part of the NSC coop teaching family. She has a BS in Kinesiology and past experience teaching preschool and working in an after school program for elementary students. Teacher Karen creates the environment for the children and engages them in rich language to enhance their learning.  She uses routine to create predictability which allows the children to thrive.

Teacher Karen believes that preschool is a place for children of all backgrounds to come together and that play is how they learn best.  In her classroom, children have many opportunities for creative and imaginative play.

In Pre-3s, the children are natural scientists – Teacher Karen’s top priority is creating engaging, multi-sensory experiences for them to explore. She loves observing the 2 year old child playing and exploring in the coop classroom, doing the work of play. She also knows A LOT of songs.  Helping children learn their emotions, find their independence and foster their interests through a wide variety of experiences is the backbone of our Pre-3s program.

Karen lives with her husband, 2 daughters, and a cat in the Maple Leaf neighborhood and enjoys cooking, exploring new places, and searching for the best Mexican food in Seattle.

Eligibility

To enroll in the Pre-3s class, children should be at least age 2 by the time their preschool begins in September.

 

Last updated: February 16th, 2023, 11:26 am

NorthLeaf Friday Toddlers
Age Group/s:
Schedule:

Friday 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Status: Enrolling
Waiting List: None
Next Year Status: Enrolling
Contact Info:
For more details on our classes, go to northleafcoop.org.
For openings, tours, and questions, contact us at hello@northleafcoop.org.

About NorthLeaf Toddlers

The toddler years are filled with many exciting milestones, as toddlers learn to walk, to talk, and to actively explore and interpret the world around them. The Toddlers Class provides a warm, nurturing, stimulating, and safe environment for them to grow and learn during this time. 
 
The Toddlers Class is for children who will be 1 year old by August 31st. The class is taught by Teacher Monica and meets once a week on Friday mornings. We also have a Tuesday Toddlers Class.
 
Each class includes…
  • Large motor play in the outdoor play areas;
  • Circle time featuring songs, stories, puppets, flannel board activities, musical instruments, and dance;
  • Snack time;
  • Free play at the various centers in the classroom – including art, sensory, home, block, fine motor manipulative, and more;
  • Closing circle time to say goodbye.

Teacher Monica

Monica Harris has been teaching for over 25 years. She first began by teaching folks how to sing, and then she later fell in love with teaching cooperative preschool! Circle time is her specialty. She is very tuned-in with each and every student and allows for class flexibility based on each student’s abilities and energies. Kids love her Huggy-Boo! Read more.
 

Learn More

Learn more about our Toddlers Classes on our website.

Last updated: March 14th, 2023, 04:37 pm

NorthLeaf Tuesday Toddlers
Age Group/s:
Schedule:

Tuesday 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Status: Full
Waiting List: Short
Next Year Status: Enrolling
Contact Info:
For more details on our classes, go to northleafcoop.org.
For openings, tours, and questions, contact us at hello@northleafcoop.org.

About NorthLeaf Toddlers

The toddler years are filled with many exciting milestones, as toddlers learn to walk, to talk, and to actively explore and interpret the world around them. The Toddlers Class provides a warm, nurturing, stimulating, and safe environment for them to grow and learn during this time. 
 
The Toddlers Class is for children who will be 1 year old by August 31st. The class is taught by Teacher Monica and meets once a week on Tuesday mornings. We also have a Friday Toddlers Class.
 
Each class includes…
  • Large motor play in the outdoor play areas;
  • Circle time featuring songs, stories, puppets, flannel board activities, musical instruments, and dance;
  • Snack time;
  • Free play at the various centers in the classroom – including art, sensory, home, block, fine motor manipulative, and more;
  • Closing circle time to say goodbye.

Teacher Monica

Monica Harris has been teaching for over 25 years. She first began by teaching folks how to sing, and then she later fell in love with teaching cooperative preschool! Circle time is her specialty. She is very tuned-in with each and every student and allows for class flexibility based on each student’s abilities and energies. Kids love her Huggy-Boo! Read more.
 

Learn More

Learn more about our Toddlers Classes on our website.

 

Last updated: March 14th, 2023, 04:33 pm

NorthLeaf Spanish Multiage
Age Group/s:
Schedule:

Saturday 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Status: Enrolling
Waiting List: None
Next Year Status: Enrolling
Contact Info:
For more details on our classes, go to northleafcoop.org.
For openings, tours, and questions, contact us at hello@northleafcoop.org.

About NorthLeaf Spanish Multiage

The early childhood years are filled with many exciting milestones, as children learn to walk, to talk, and to actively explore and interpret the world around them. The Spanish Multiage Class provides a warm, nurturing, stimulating, and safe environment for them to grow and learn during this time – all while also exposing them to the Spanish language.
 
The Spanish Multiage Class is for children who will be between 6 months and 5 years old by August 31st. In addition, younger infants are welcome once they turn 6 months old anytime during the academic year. 
 
The class is taught by Maestra Leonor and meets once a week on Saturday mornings.
 
Each class includes…
  • Large motor play in the outdoor play areas;
  • Circle time featuring songs, stories, puppets, flannel board activities, musical instruments, and dance;
  • Snack time;
  • Free play at the various centers in the classroom – including art, sensory, home, block, fine motor manipulative, and more;
  • Closing circle time to say goodbye.
 

Maestra Leonor

Leonor Lopez teaches our Spanish Multiage Class. She is Colombian and has been working as a teacher for more than 20 years. She has a bachelor’s degree and specialization in education. She is passionate about working with children and seeing the world through them. She arrived in Seattle in 2014 and since 2015 has worked in cooperative preschools developing curriculum based on play and immersion in Spanish. Read more.
 
 

Learn More

Learn more about our Spanish Multiage Class on our website.

 

Last updated: March 14th, 2023, 04:59 pm

NorthLeaf 3-5s
Age Group/s:
Schedule:

Monday 9 – 11:45 a.m.
Wednesday 9 – 11:45 a.m.
Friday 9 – 11:45 a.m.

Pre-K program also meets MWF 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Status: Enrolling
Waiting List: None
Next Year Status: Enrolling
Contact Info:
For more details on our classes, go to northleafcoop.org.
For openings, tours, and questions, contact us at hello@northleafcoop.org.

About NorthLeaf 3-5s and Pre-K

Children have a natural ability to learn and grow through play. As they explore the world around them through their play, they begin to find their place in it. The 3-5s Class encourages a child’s natural curiosity through its play-based curriculum, sunlit classroom setting, and spacious outdoor play areas. 
 
The 3-5s Class is for children who will be between 3 and 5 years old by August 31st. The class is taught by Teacher Apurva and meets three times a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings.
 
Each class includes…
  • Welcome circle time featuring student-led activities, songs, movement, and an overview of the activities that will be available during free play;
  • Free play at the various centers in the classroom – including art, sensory, dramatic play, block, fine motor manipulative, library, and more; 
  • Small group and snack time;
  • Large motor play in the outdoor play areas;
  • Closing circle time featuring songs, stories, and more student-led activities to say goodbye.
The 3-5s Class also has an additional Pre-K Class extended day program for children who will be 4 years old by August 31st. Our Pre-K students stay in class for an extra hour, getting individualized lessons tailored to their abilities and practicing their kindergarten-readiness skills.
 
 

Teacher Apurva

Apurva Bahukhandi teaches our Pre-3s and 3-5s Classes. She has a PhD in Social Work, with experience working with children in educational and therapy environments. She has been active in the North Seattle College cooperative preschool system since 2012, first as a parent and now as a teacher. She strives to provide a class environment that is consistently secure and inclusive. She believes that emotional engagement is the key to all powerful learning, which is why she brings love, laughter, passion, and meaningful projects into her classes. Read more.
 
 

Learn More

Learn more about our 3-5s Class on our website.

Last updated: March 22nd, 2023, 03:25 pm

NorthLeaf Pre-3s
Age Group/s:
Schedule:

Tuesday 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Thursday 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Status: Enrolling
Waiting List: None
Next Year Status: Enrolling
Contact Info:
For more details on our classes, go to northleafcoop.org.
For openings, tours, and questions, contact us at hello@northleafcoop.org.

About NorthLeaf Pre-3s

Children have a natural ability to learn and grow through play. As they explore the world around them through their play, they begin to find their place in it. The Pre-3s Class encourages a child’s natural curiosity through its play-based curriculum, sunlit classroom setting, and spacious outdoor play areas. 

The Pre-3s Class is for children who will be 2 years old by August 31st. The class is taught by Teacher Apurva and meets twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

Each class includes…

  • Free play at the various centers in the classroom – including art, sensory, dramatic play, block, fine motor manipulative, library, and more; 
  • Circle time featuring music, singing, movement, and stories;
  • Snack and small group time;
  • Large motor play in the outdoor play areas;
  • Closing circle time to say goodbye.

Teacher Apurva

Apurva Bahukhandi teaches our Pre-3s and 3-5s Classes. She has a PhD in Social Work, with experience working with children in educational and therapy environments. She has been active in the North Seattle College cooperative preschool system since 2012, first as a parent and now as a teacher. She strives to provide a class environment that is consistently secure and inclusive. She believes that emotional engagement is the key to all powerful learning, which is why she brings love, laughter, passion, and meaningful projects into her classes. Read more.

Learn More

Learn more about our Pre-3s Class on our website.

Last updated: March 14th, 2023, 04:45 pm

Rainier Valley Caterpillar
Age Group/s:
Schedule:

Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9:30am – 12:00pm

For the 2023-2024 school year, our Caterpillar class meets on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings from 9:00am – 12:00pm.

Status: Enrolling
Waiting List: None
Next Year Status: Enrolling
Next Year Waiting List: None

Age: must turn 2 by March 1 of the enrollment year and may not turn 5 before June 1 of the enrollment year.

Class Overview

Our Caterpillar class meets on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings (9:30am – 12:00pm). The typical daily flow is:

  • Arrive | Muscle room play
  • Meeting | Sing, Reflect, Problem solve, Make a plan
  • Choice Time | Blocks, Drama, Sensory play, Easel, etc.
  • Clean Up | Each child has a job
  • Snack | Family style
  • Outside | Breathe deeply, Run, Climb, Laugh, Dig.
  • Good-Byes | Gather belongings, Sing the Goodbye Song.

Last updated: February 16th, 2023, 11:31 am

Rainier Valley Salmon
Age Group/s:
Schedule:

Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs 12:30-3:30

For the 2023-2024 school year, our Salmon class meets on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings from 9:00am – 1:00pm.

Status: Enrolling
Waiting List: None
Next Year Status: Enrolling
Next Year Waiting List: None

Age: Must turn 3 by August 31 of the enrollment year and may not turn 5 before June 1 of that year.

Class Overview

Our Salmon class meets Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons (12:30pm – 3:30pm). The typical daily flow is:

  • Arrive | Say Hello to friends, Put away shoes
  • Choice Time | Blocks, Drama, Sensory play, Easel, Snack
  • Meeting | Songs, Lessons, Examples
  • Play Partners | Each child is paired with a different partner. They make a plan and carry it through.
  • Clean Up | Each child works to restore the room. See it, clean it.
  • Play Outside! | Breathe deeply, Run, Climb, Laugh, Dig.
  • Good-Byes | Gather belongings, Sing the Goodbye Song.

Last updated: February 16th, 2023, 11:31 am

Rainier Valley Sunflower
Age Group/s:
Schedule:

Tues/Fri 9:30-12

For the 2023-2024 school year, our Sunflower class meets on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:30am – 12:00pm.

Status: Enrolling
Waiting List: None
Next Year Status: Enrolling
Next Year Waiting List: None

Age: At least 2 by August 31 of the enrollment year and may not turn 4 before December 31 of that year.

Class Overview

Our Sunflower class meets on Tuesday and Friday mornings (9:30am – 12:00pm). The typical flow of the day is:

  • Arrive | Muscle room play
  • Meeting | Sing, Reflect, Problem solve, Make a plan
  • Choice Time | Blocks, Drama, Sensory play, Easel, etc.
  • Clean Up | Each child has a job
  • Snack | Family style
  • Outside | Breathe deeply, Run, Climb, Laugh, Dig, and Sing the Goodbye Song

Last updated: February 16th, 2023, 11:31 am

Sandhurst 3-5s
Age Group/s:
Schedule:

Monday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Next Year Status: Enrolling, space available
Contact Info:

For registration information please contact the 3to5s@sandhurstcoop.org

In your search for a preschool you may view many styles of early childhood education. Many programs, even cooperative ones, have a great deal of structured time. With each adult-led change of activity comes a corresponding transition for the child. Current research shows that children are busier and more scheduled than ever before. Yet research also points to a child’s need for uninterrupted time to imagine and explore.

Through imaginary play, children process information, acquire pre-literacy and pre-math skills, learn conflict resolution, and explore fears and doubts. The Sandhurst 3-5’s program enables children to practice making developmentally appropriate choices in an enriched environment.

This program focuses on social development. The child-driven class allows for open choice in all areas, including exploring nature, building, art, science, music, literacy, fine motor, and imaginary play. This curriculum facilitates exploration, planning and implementation of children’s ideas. 

Please visit our school website for current information about the Sandhurst 3-5s class: http://www.sandhurstcoop.org/classes/three-to-fives/

Pre-3s are children turning three during the school year (aged 24 to 35 months as of August 31). The children begin to learn more about cooperation in a group as they continue to enjoy circle time, table top activities, block area, sensory experiences, music and art.

Child-lead Transitions from one activity to next are emphasized. Parents attend one session per week with their child.

Our Teacher

Jamie Keene is excited for another year on the Sandhurst Co-op team as the 3-5s teacher!

Jamie graduated from the University of Minnesota Veterinary School and practiced as a small animal veterinarian before finding her love of play-based early childhood education when she was a co-op preschool parent with her children.

Jamie aims to create an indoor/outdoor classroom that sparks a love of learning through fun and play while also providing a safe and supportive environment for preschoolers to develop the social skills needed for a great start in kindergarten. Jamie loves having the 3-5s classroom be a place where preschoolers and their families can find friendship and community.

Class Details

Classes meet Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9am to noon for all students ages 3-5. Wednesdays are outdoor days and Mondays and Fridays are indoor and outdoor days. Thursdays from 9am to noon are field trip days for the older students ages 4-5. Tuition is $220/month for 3 days and $252/month for 4 days.

We follow the Seattle Public Schools calendar.

Last updated: February 28th, 2023, 04:03 pm

Sandhurst Pre-3s
Age Group/s:
Schedule:

Tuesday 9 – 11:30 a.m.
Thursday 9 – 11:30 a.m.

Next Year Status: Enrolling, space available
Next Year Waiting List: short waitlist
Contact Info:

For registration information please contact pre3s@sandhurstcoop.org 

Pre-3s are children turning three during the school year (aged 24 to 35 months as of August 31). The children begin to learn more about cooperation in a group as they continue to enjoy circle time, table top activities, block area, sensory experiences, music and art.

Child-lead Transitions from one activity to next are emphasized. Parents attend one session per week with their child.

Our Teacher

Beth Graham is truly looking forward to being your child’s teacher this year and getting to know your family.

Teacher Beth’s cooperative preschool journey began with her own experiences as a coop parent with her children in a Toddlers classroom. In her life before being a mom, she received her Master’s in Teaching from Seattle University. For ten years, she had the pleasure of being an elementary school teacher in the Lake Washington School District. Her focus, after becoming a parent, has shifted to Early Childhood Education. She has been a coop preschool teacher in Seattle since 2018.

She strives to create a warm and engaging environment where the children feel adored and comfortable trying new things. It is her hope that the first school experience that your child has sets them up for a love of school, learning, and curiosity. She is passionate about music, process-based art, and play based learning.

Class Details

The Pre-3s class meets on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 9 to 11:30 a.m. Tuition is $132 per month.

Last updated: July 31st, 2023, 11:10 am

Sandhurst Toddlers
Age Group/s:
Schedule:

Wednesday 9 – 11 a.m.

Next Year Status: Enrolling, space available
Contact Info:

For registration information please contact toddlers@sandhurstcoop.org

Toddler class at Sandhurst Coop is a unique experience. Each class is an opportunity for parents and their children to explore new things together. Parents have time to observe their own child and others as they interact with each other, and as they interact with the materials at school. Children have ample opportunity to explore their classroom.

Each week children are offered activities that are developmentally appropriate and fun. We work with art materials, sensory materials, books, puzzles, blocks and dolls. The children are also learning about how to deal with other children and to trust other adults.

The emphasis is on social skills.

Our Teacher

Amy Kelsey, or Miss Amy as we call her, started her career as a pre-school teacher at Sandhurst Co-op in 2009 in our pre-3’s class. Starting in the fall of 2015, she took the helm of our Toddlers class as well. Prior to teaching, Amy was involved as a parent in the co-op system for seven years with her two daughters at Olympic Toddlers and University-Ravenna. She has also been a youth soccer coach here in NE Seattle.

Amy believes her primary role as a teacher is to provide a comfortable and creative environment where both children and parents can learn and grow as they separate in a school setting for the first time. Children love learning and exploring under Amy’s guidance, and she loves each minute she spends in class.

Parent Roles

Parents have two main roles in the Toddler class – assistant teachers in the classroom, and learners in their own Parent Education class. Each week half of the parents help with the children while the other half have a parent education discussion. A Parent Educator facilitates this discussion. Parents work with the Parent Educator to generate topics for parent education.

Toddler class is a great time for new parents to meet and form lasting relationships with their child, other children and other parents.

Class details

The Toddler class is for children aged 12 to 23 months (as of August 31).

Tuition is $85 per month.

 

Last updated: February 28th, 2023, 04:03 pm

Victory Heights Pre-3s
Age Group/s:
Schedule:

Tuesday 9 – 11 a.m.
Thursday 9 – 11 a.m.

Status: Enrollment starts Feb 11
Waiting List: None
Next Year Status: Enrolling
Contact Info:

For enrollment and cost information: victoryheightspre3s@gmail.com

Our program is play-based and child directed. We believe that children learn and grow cognitively, socially, emotionally, and physically when they play in an environment that is both stimulating and nurturing.  We provide the children with open-ended activities in the art area, block area, dramatic play area, table toy area, sensory table area, and discovery/science area. Children also participate in a music circle, outdoor play and snack time. There are parents working in all the play areas so that they can provide support and guidance when needed.

Pre-3s Co-op Details:

  • For children age 2 by August 31st
  • Meets: Tuesday/Thursday 9 to 11 a.m.

For enrollment and cost information: victoryheightspre3s@gmail.com

Pre-3s Class Schedule

9:00 Arrivals & Free Choice
9:45 Clean Up
9:50 Circle Time: Instruments & Story Time
10:05 Snack
10:25 Outdoor/Big Movement Play
10:45 Transition
10:50-11:00 Final Circle Time: Songs & Imagination Adventures/Puppets
 
Victory Heights TeacherAria Prame Hill has always found a way to combine her love of music and teaching children. After graduating from Boston University with a Bachelor of Science in Special Education, Aria went on to pursue her passion as a jazz vocalist, studying music and performing. She brings with her a myriad of experiences that include teaching at-risk preschoolers for AmeriCorps, teaching English to Nepalese school children in a remote village, working one-on-one with children with varying developmental disabilities, and bringing music classes to daycares and preschools around Seattle. Since 2010, Aria has been teaching young children and their families the early fundamentals of music through singing and movement in the early childhood program Music Together. She loves capturing a child’s focus with engaging songs, rhythms, and stories and finds that moment of connection to be the most rewarding part of teaching young children. Aria believes in finding the unique interests of each child in order to guide their learning in an ever evolving way through play and free exploration.

Last updated: February 16th, 2023, 11:36 am

Victory Heights Toddlers
Age Group/s:
Schedule:

Thursday 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Status: Enrollment
Waiting List: None
Next Year Status: Enrolling
Contact Info:

For enrollment and cost information: victoryheightstoddlers@gmail.com

With so many toddler milestones, our program provides a warm, nurturing, stimulating, and safe environment for this growth and learning to occur. The daily schedule includes developmentally appropriate activities for art, sensory table, home center play, block area play, fine motor manipulative play and gross motor active play (indoors and outdoors). We also have fun during our circle time with songs, puppets, flannel board stories, musical instruments, and dancing. Parent education discussion time is incorporated into the daily schedule, providing parents a time to discuss parenting concerns and issues.

Toddlers Co-op Details:

  • For children age 1 by August 31st
  • Meets: Thursdays 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For enrollment and cost information: victoryheightstoddlers@gmail.com

Toddler Class Schedule

11:00-11:30 Outdoor/Indoor Large Motor Play
11:30-11:50 Wash hands/Snack/Announcements
11:55- 12:35 Parent Ed/Free Play
12:35-12:40 Clean Up/Transition
12:40-12:55 Circle Time: Songs, Puppets, Dancing
12:55-1:00 Stamps and Goodbyes
 
Victory Heights TeacherAria Prame Hill has always found a way to combine her love of music and teaching children. After graduating from Boston University with a Bachelor of Science in Special Education, Aria went on to pursue her passion as a jazz vocalist, studying music and performing. She brings with her a myriad of experiences that include teaching at-risk preschoolers for AmeriCorps, teaching English to Nepalese school children in a remote village, working one-on-one with children with varying developmental disabilities, and bringing music classes to daycares and preschools around Seattle. Since 2010, Aria has been teaching young children and their families the early fundamentals of music through singing and movement in the early childhood program Music Together. She loves capturing a child’s focus with engaging songs, rhythms, and stories and finds that moment of connection to be the most rewarding part of teaching young children. Aria believes in finding the unique interests of each child in order to guide their learning in an ever evolving way through play and free exploration.

Last updated: May 2nd, 2023, 02:01 pm

Wallingford 3-5s
Age Group/s:
Schedule:

Tuesday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Thursday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Optional Wednesday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Pre-K also meets:
Monday 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Thursday 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Friday 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.

Status: Enrolling
Waiting List: None
Next Year Status: Enrollment starts in February

The Wallingford 3-5s Class meets from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM on Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday, with optional Wednesdays. Children must be 3 years old by August 31 of that year to participate. Those children who are 4 years old by August 31 will also meet for PreK-specific curriculum and small groups on Monday from 12:30 – 3:30 PM and Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday from 12:00 – 1:00 PM (No PreK extra hour on Wednesdays).

Our 3-5s class focuses on social development and play based fun, encouraging kids to explore their own curiosities in our inviting classroom! Wallingford Co-op has a rich curriculum that provides opportunities for early literacy, beginning math and unique preschool art. Children in the 3-5s class will have fun answering a “Question of the Day” where each child votes using their picture or writing their name implementing our beginning handwriting program. Our classroom also has an extensive block collection which naturally incorporates early math, engineering, dramatic play, problem solving, and complex social play with peers.

Our Pre-K Lunch Bunch will enjoy an extra hour in the classroom each day, learning to eat lunch away from home and finishing their day with Pre-K specific activities. Pre-K children also attend school on Monday afternoons. These extended hours in the classroom allow us to dive deeper into our Pre-K curriculum, which includes author studies, dictation of “Preschool News”, specific science explorations, and special units such as our Family Study, which are meaningful for this age group.

3-5s Class Schedule for Tuesday, Thursday & Friday:
9:00-9:10 Arrival
9:10-9:25 Morning Meeting
9:25-10:40 Free Play
10:40-11:00 Clean Up and Wash Hands
11:00-11:15 Snack
11:15-11:45 Outside Play
11:45-12:00 Music and Story Circle
12:00 Goodbye to 3-4s
12:00-12:25 PreK Lunch
12:25-12:50 PreK Activities
12:50-1:00 PreK Closing Circle

Optional Wednesdays schedule is similar, but with all children departing at 12:00 PM.

PreK Class Schedule for Monday:
12:30-12:40 Arrival
12:40-12:50 Meeting
12:50-2:00 Free Play
2:00-2:15 Clean Up and Wash Hands
2:15-2:30 Snack
2:30-3:10 Outside Play
3:10-3:30 Music and Story Circle

Our Teacher – Elise Knox

Elise thoroughly enjoyed participating in co-op preschool as a parent for 13 years, the last 9 of which were spent at Wallingford. While her kids were ready to move on after their coop years, Elise found that she wasn’t! It was exciting for her to transition into teaching, and she finds her many years of coop preschool experience to be an invaluable resource. She has taught a Parent/Infant class, Pre-3’s, 3-4’s, and PreK children. Elise studied psychology at Washington State University and is devoted to the pursuit of educational opportunities that enhance her proficiency both in and out of the classroom. Elise lives in the West Woodland neighborhood with her lively family of 6. She is deeply involved at West Woodland Elementary where she runs the Enrichment Program. As time allows, she enjoys adventuring in the PNW, reading, supporting her kids in their many endeavors, and spending time with friends and family.

Teacher Elise believes in the coop preschool model because it supports families and allows children to learn through play in a safe and encouraging environment. When children learn through play, their learning is meaningful and relevant. For this reason, play is at the heart of the school day in the 3-5’s class. Children who are engaged in free play will naturally “bump into” one another and will learn much in the process. Children will develop and fine-tune social skills; grow in emotional awareness; become creative problem solvers; make progress in controlling impulses; persevere through disappointment and rejection; and gain practice in coping with strong feelings. Children will take creative, social, and physical risks; make mistakes; and try again in the context of a warm and supportive classroom community. Enticing art, science, and other areas of study are thoughtfully prepared with the children’s development in mind. Teacher Elise’s warm, calm, and engaging demeanor puts the children at ease. The connection she forms with each child lets them know that they are each an important part of their classroom community.

Last updated: September 14th, 2023, 01:56 pm

Wallingford Pre-3s
Age Group/s:
Schedule:

Wednesday 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Friday 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Status: Enrolling
Waiting List: None
Next Year Status: Enrollment starts in February

The Wallingford Pre-3s Class meets Wednesday and Friday mornings from 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. Children in class must be 2 years old by August 31st of that year.

Children in this program are just beginning to separate from parents and become their own selves and the classroom focus is creating a trusting and caring environment for these young ones. Skill building includes having a schedule and managing transitions, using words instead of the body as a method of interaction, increasing the vocabulary to do so and allowing the time for children to practice the skills they are learning, whether with peers or simply washing their hands. Lots of hugs and songs are included with the joy of play.

Pre-3s Class Schedule:
9:00-10:15 Free Choice Area Play
10:15-10:20 Pick-up
10:20-10:40 Small Group and Snack
10:40-11:05 Outside Play
11:05-11:10 Pick-up and Wash Hands for Circle Time
11:10-11:30 Circle Time and Goodbye Song

Our Teacher – Elise Knox

Elise thoroughly enjoyed participating in co-op preschool as a parent for 13 years, the last 9 of which were spent at Wallingford. While her kids were ready to move on after their coop years, Elise found that she wasn’t! It was exciting for her to transition into teaching, and she finds her many years of coop preschool experience to be an invaluable resource. She has taught a Parent/Infant class, Pre-3’s, 3-4’s, and PreK children. Elise studied psychology at Washington State University and is devoted to the pursuit of educational opportunities that enhance her proficiency both in and out of the classroom. Elise lives in the West Woodland neighborhood with her lively family of 6. She is deeply involved at West Woodland Elementary where she runs the Enrichment Program. As time allows, she enjoys adventuring in the PNW, reading, supporting her kids in their many endeavors, and spending time with friends and family.

Teacher Elise believes in the coop preschool model because it supports families and allows children to learn through play in a safe and encouraging environment. When children learn through play, their learning is meaningful and relevant. For this reason, play is at the heart of the school day in the 3-5’s class. Children who are engaged in free play will naturally “bump into” one another and will learn much in the process. Children will develop and fine-tune social skills; grow in emotional awareness; become creative problem solvers; make progress in controlling impulses; persevere through disappointment and rejection; and gain practice in coping with strong feelings. Children will take creative, social, and physical risks; make mistakes; and try again in the context of a warm and supportive classroom community. Enticing art, science, and other areas of study are thoughtfully prepared with the children’s development in mind. Teacher Elise’s warm, calm, and engaging demeanor puts the children at ease. The connection she forms with each child lets them know that they are each an important part of their classroom community.

Last updated: September 14th, 2023, 01:43 pm

Wedgwood 3-5s
Age Group/s:
Schedule:
September – December:
Monday: 12noon-3pm (1st Monday of month only Pre-K)
Tuesday-Thursday: 9am-12pm
 
January – June:
Monday: 11-3pm (1st Monday of month only Pre-K)
Tuesday-Thursday: 9am-1pm
Status: Enrollment starts Feb 11
Waiting List: None
Next Year Status: Enrolling

Beginning in the 2022-2023 school year, Wedgwood Co-op 3-5s kids will be attending 4 days a week with the Pre-K (formerly “Monday”) kids. The Pre-K kids will go on field trips on the first Monday of every month.

The program offers a rich, child-centered curriculum based on imaginative play, creativity, and experiential activities. Frequent guests allow us to focus on a topic of interest that each child would like to learn more about. Guests have included an artist, dentist, veterinarian, soccer coaches, tea party queen, firefighters, babies, scientists, bug collector, farmer, dancers, pilot, musicians, gardeners, chefs, bus driver, paleontologist, storyteller, marine biologist, train engineer, and carpenter. We make great memories and capture our children’s unique interests during their special weeks.

The focus in the classroom is on community, and small groups are seen as families gathering for learning activities based on the interest of the children. Wedgwood has an indoor climbing room, giving children an outlet for stretching their minds and muscles and a new play space that provides two levels of play. The 3-5’s Class offers children a safe and exciting place to explore the world.

3-5s Class Teacher – Alicia Aahl

Teacher Alicia engages children in the classroom with full sensory experiences, everything from new foods to gross motor skill courses. She loves to watch kiddos develop confidence in themselves so they can share that with the world.

She is a mother of three and has been in the cooperative system for 7 years. She remembers being in co-op as a child herself and believes in play based learning. 

Time Commitments

  1. 3-5 Parents attend class with their children one day/week and act as assistant teachers
  2. Each parent has a job outside the classroom (For example: class chair, parent coordinator, equipment and repair, class photographer, substitute teacher)
  3. Two or three weekend cleanings of the school per year (takes approximately 1 hour)
  4. Monthly evening parent meeting includes class business and parent education

General 3-5 Class Information

  • Meets
    • September-December:
      • Monday 12noon-3pm (1st Monday of month only Pre-K)
      • Tuesday-Thursday 9am-12pm
    • January-June: 
      • Monday 11-3pm (1st Monday of month only Pre-K).
      • Tuesday-Thursday 9am-1pm
  • Age: 3 or 4 years old by August 31
  • Cost 2022-2023: Tuition $258/month for 3-5s; $275/month for MPre-K + North Seattle College Tuition $52.23/quarter
  • For more information, contact our All School Registrar at registrar@wedgwoodcoop.org

Last updated: February 16th, 2023, 11:36 am

Wedgwood Pre-3s
Age Group/s:
Schedule:

Mondays and Fridays 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Status: Enrollment starts Feb 11
Waiting List: None
Next Year Status: Enrolling
Contact Info:

registrar@wedgwoodcoop.org 

The Gift of Play Supports the Love of Learning
In Pre-3’s young children are afforded many opportunities to learn through playful exploration. Playful exploration accompanied by clear expectations and kind guidance from the teacher and parents promotes the development of social skills, emotional intelligence, scientific inquiry, literacy, physical capabilities (fine and large motor skills), mathematics, and a lifelong love of learning.

Our class is organized around weekly themes that emerge out of the children’s direct experience and/or interests. Themes may include the seasons, feelings, friendship, animals, transportation, the weather, plant growth, balance, etc.

The majority of the class time is free choice — children have the chance to choose from a variety of activities designed to spark curiosity and delight, inspire imaginary play, and foster creativity.

Large motor play:

We have a wonderful outdoor space to play in. Children have opportunities to throw balls, play in a sand box, paint, dance with streamers, play with small parachutes, blow bubbles, and more!

When it is rainy, we play indoors. We have a variety of indoor large motor equipment for our use.

Area play:

  • The art center offers open-ended creative activities such as finger painting, print making, collage, drawing, and painting with watercolors.
  • The home center supports dramatic play by providing a play kitchen, a table with play dough, dress-up clothes, dolls, and props related to the weekly theme.
  • The sensory table offers a wide variety of materials to explore: water, sand, rice, flax seed, etc.
  • The building area is the place to create structures, roads, train tracks, farms, zoos, habitats, etc.
  • The library loft is a quiet cozy area with books related to the weekly theme and hand puppets.
  • The climbing room provides a wide range of possibilities for big movement.
  • The table toys area offers materials that challenge fine motor control such as puzzles, peg boards, rubber band boards, and small blocks.

Circle time:
Circle time includes singing, creative movement, listening to and participating in stories, and playing with rhythm and rhyme.

Pre-3s Class Teacher – Beth Graham

I began my journey with Wedgwood Co-op as a parent in the Toddlers class. As my daughter Maya has moved up to Pre-3’s so have I, as the new Pre-3 teacher. I have been so grateful for the experiences and community that Wedgwood has provided, and I am eager to share my love for early learning and play with the Wedgwood community. I feel like the Wedgwood Co-op is a magical place and I am so excited to share in that magic.

In my life before children I was an elementary school teacher. I have my Masters in Elementary Education from Seattle University. With over ten years of teaching experience, first as a reading specialist and kindergarten teacher, then later as a fourth and fifth grade teacher, I am quite passionate about learning. I am really looking forward to a fabulous school year!

 

Parents in the Classroom

Parent participation is an important part of the Pre-3 program. Along with holding a class job, parents participate in class one day a week. During free choice time parents rotate through the centers helping children build vocabulary, problem solve, and learn to use materials. Parents bring snack approximately five times a year, and as the year progresses the parents at each snack table plan and lead small group activities. Together, children and parents have a rewarding, growth-filled and exciting experience.

Time Commitments

  • Pre-3 Parents attend class with their children one day/week and act as assistant teachers
  • Each parent has a job outside the classroom (For example: class chair, parent coordinator, equipment and repair, class photographer, substitute teacher)
  • Two weekend cleanings of the school per year (this takes approximately 1 hour)

General Pre-3 Class Information

  • Meet Monday & Friday 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
  • Age: 24 months by August 31
  • 2022-2023: Tuition $100/month + North Seattle College Tuition $52.23/quarter
  • For more information, contact our All School Registrar at registrar@wedgwoodcoop.org

Last updated: February 16th, 2023, 11:36 am

Wedgwood Toddlers
Age Group/s:
Schedule:

Friday 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.

Status: Enrollment starts Feb 11
Waiting List: None
Next Year Status: Enrolling

Wedgwood Coop Toddler Class meets Friday mornings from 11:30 – 1:30. Our teacher offers a curriculum to meet the needs of those curious explorers! Toddler class provides a learning time for parents, as well, and the instructor bases the adult curriculum on the needs of the parents. So…

Come and be here for the fun
See the children climb and run
Hear them sing and watch them play
Join us for a fun filled day!

Toddlers Class Teacher – Beth Graham

I began my journey with Wedgwood Co-op as a parent in the Toddlers class.  I have been so grateful for the experiences and community that Wedgwood has provided, and enjoy sharing my love for early learning and play with the Wedgwood community.  I feel like the Wedgwood Co-op is a magical place and I love to share in that magic.

​In my life before children I was an elementary school teacher.  I have my Masters in Elementary Education from Seattle University.  With over ten years of teaching experience, first as a reading specialist and kindergarten teacher, then later as a fourth and fifth grade teacher, I am quite passionate about learning.  

Time Commitments

  • Toddler Parents attend class with their children and act as assistant teachers
  • Each parent has a job outside the classroom (For example: class librarian, equipment and repair, class photographer, substitute teacher)
  • One weekend cleaning of the school per year(takes approximately 1 hour)
  • Monthly evening parent meeting includes class business and parent education

General Toddler Class Information

  • Meet: Friday 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
  • Age: 12 months by August 31
  • 2022-2023: Tuition $67/month + North Seattle College Tuition $52.23/quarter
  • For more information, contact our All School Registrar at registrar@wedgwoodcoop.org

 

Last updated: February 16th, 2023, 11:36 am

Woodland Park Multiage Tue/Thu
Age Group/s:
Schedule:

Tuesday 9:30 – 12 p.m.
Thursday 9:30 – 12 p.m. during the school year, see also our summer schedule

Status: Enrollment starts Feb 11
Next Year Status: Enrolling

Our Multiage Class

We also have multi-age classes available over the summer, see SUMMER SESSIONS INFO

The Multiage program focuses on activities that foster creativity, sensory awareness, dramatic enactment of social roles, appreciation of books, small and large muscle skills and an awareness of the community.

Children in this class are 2-4 years old. The child must be 24 months by August 31st of the current year to enter the class.

Classes meet Tuesday/Thursday 9:30-12pm.
Parent meetings are one evening per month.

Our activities include free play with age-appropriate and constructions with wood, wire and foam, cooking, and field trips. art projects, sensory exploration, blocks, manipulatives, books and dramatic play; snack; circle time with stories, finger plays and instruments; and large muscle play, outdoors or indoors.

This class is taught by Teacher Cheryl.

Last updated: March 22nd, 2023, 03:06 pm

Woodland Park Multiage M/W/F
Age Group/s:
Schedule:

Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9:30am – 1pm

Status: Enrollment starts Feb 11
Next Year Status: Enrolling

Our Multiage Class

We also have multi-age classes during the summer, see SUMMER SESSIONS INFO

The Multiage program focuses on activities that foster creativity, sensory awareness, dramatic enactment of social roles, appreciation of books, small and large muscle skills and an awareness of the community.

Children in this class are 2-4 years old. The child must be 24 months by August 31st of the current year to enter the class.

Classes meet Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9:30am – 1pm
Parent meetings are one evening per month.

Our activities include free play with age-appropriate and constructions with wood, wire and foam, cooking, and field trips. art projects, sensory exploration, blocks, manipulatives, books and dramatic play; snack; circle time with stories, finger plays and instruments; and large muscle play, outdoors or indoors.

Our teacher is Althea Jones.

Last updated: February 16th, 2023, 11:36 am