Cooperative Preschools
Now enrolling at a preschool near you!
Bates Technical College Cooperative Preschools provide early childhood education for children ages 2-5 years old. The college's instructors provide training, technical assistance, parenting information and support to the cooperative preschool teachers.
What is a cooperative preschool?
A cooperative preschool is a parent/child participation program. Parents enroll in a parent education program at Bates, and enroll their child in the cooperative preschool of their choice. While parents are enrolled in the program, they earn college credit in a continuing education program.
Bates-trained cooperative preschool teachers plan an enriched, fun and challenging curriculum for the children. Parents help conduct the non-profit business of the preschool and assist in the classroom on a rotational basis as part of the laboratory experience. On a monthly basis, the co-op preschool, Bates, or a community agency presents an educational opportunity to parents as part of a lecture requirement.
Benefits of cooperative preschools
- Families and children grow in a positive direction
- Children learn and explore in an open, safe and supportive environment
- Build supportive and loving friendships
- Develop positive communication skills
- Share experiences of parenting with others
- Learn about health and safety
- Develop positive self esteem
- Be positive and supportive individuals in the community
Tuition
Tuition costs vary and are subject to change. Partial tuition scholarships may be available at many of the schools listed. Please call the cooperative preschool(s)in which you are interested for current tuition rates.
Cooperative Preschool Locations
To enroll at a preschool or learn more, contact a cooperative preschool affiliate near you.
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Burien |
Roy |
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• Burien Co-op Preschool*, 206.241.6714 |
• Strawberry Patch Co-op Preschool 253.843.1729, 221 E. Third St. www.strawberrypatchpreschool.com |
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Federal Way |
Spanaway |
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• Federal Way Co-op Preschool, 253.486.7949, Federal Way United Methodist Church, 29645 51st Ave.,www.federalwaypreschool.com |
• Bethel Co-op Preschool, 253.531.7676, 115 163rd St. S., https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Bethel-Cooperative-Preschool/124287424324252 |
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Gig Harbor |
Steilacoom/Lakewood |
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• Gig Harbor Co-op Preschool, 253.858.6911, Gig Harbor Masonic Temple, 3025 96th St. NW |
• Steilacoom Co-op Preschool, 253.905.6009, 8601 104th St. SW, Lakewood www.steilacoompreschool.com |
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Key Peninsula |
Sumner |
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• Key Peninsula Co-op Preschool |
• Sumner Co-op Preschool, 253.862.7124 Christ the King Lutheran Church, 245 Valley Ave., www.orgsites.com/wa/sumnerco-op |
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Tacoma |
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• Jack & Jill Co-op Preschool, 253.756.0637, Grace Baptist Church, N. 26th & Vassault St. www.jacknjill.org |
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Milton |
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• North Hill Co-op Preschool, 253.922.5601, Milton United Methodist Church, 1405 10th Ave., http://northhillcoop.com |
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Puyallup |
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• Puyallup South Co-op Preschool, 253.620.4581, Real Life Family Center, 17708 28th Ave. E., www.puyallupsouthcoop.com |
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University Place |
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• Narrows Co-op Preschool, 253.564.4655, United Church, 3912 Grandview Dr. W., www.narrowsco-op.org |
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*Also serves one-year-olds. Bates-affiliated cooperative preschools and the Parent Child Preschool Council comply with all federal rules and regulations and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or veterans status. |
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