Co-op is for the whole family
Children learn through play. Parents learn alongside them. Families build community together.
For Your Family
A cooperative community where families form real relationships and support one another.
So, what is cooperative preschool?
Co-op preschool combines early childhood education with parent education. Children learn through play with experienced teachers, while parents take an active role in the classroom and learn alongside them.
Learn
Children explore through developmentally appropriate, play-based experiences.
Participate
Adults take turns working in the classroom and become part of their child's preschool experience.
Connect
Families build relationships, learn from one another, and become part of a supportive community.
Find the Right Program
Programs grow with your family, from infancy through Pre-K.
Movers
Birth–1 year
Explore, move, discover, and build confidence together.
Threes
3–4 years
Play-based learning that builds confidence, curiosity, and connection.
Toddlers
1–2 years
Play, communicate, and grow through shared exploration.
Pre-K
4–5 years
Learning, friendship, and growing independence before kindergarten.
Twos
2–3 years
Growing independence, imagination, and friendships through play.
Multi-Age
Birth–8 years
A mixed-age community where children learn and grow together.
What Families Say
“[My parent educator] does an AMAZING JOB conveying enthusiasm and information and is so easy to talk to. She is definitely one of my favorite parts of CO-OP! She is an invaluable resource and I'm not sure what I'll do without her next year. Every parent should have [her] in their corner supporting them and their kids!”
White Center Pre-K Parent
South Seattle College (SSC) Cooperative Preschools offer quality and affordable early childhood education, prioritizing parent education and support for families with children from infancy through Pre-K.
Member families run our five affiliated preschools alongside the class teachers and the SSC program. Preschool locations are in West Seattle & White Center.
