The early years of a child’s life are a time of amazing and rapid growth for both infant and parent. Our Infants Class is designed as a supportive, fun, and dynamic learning environment to encourage and enhance this magical time for both you and your baby.

Our Infants Class is for children who will be under 1 year old by August 31st and those born during the current academic year. The class is taught by Teacher Monica and meets once a week on Wednesday mornings or Thursday afternoons.

Class Schedule

The class meets on Wednesdays from 9:30 am to 11:30 am or Thursdays from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm.

The schedule is…

• Large motor play in the outdoor play areas;
• Circle time featuring brain-building songs, movement, and activities;a`
• Snack time;
• Small motor activities at the various centers in the classroom;
• Closing circle time to say goodbye.

Classrooms

Teachers

What to expect

Cooperative preschool is about involvement. Children attend class each week with their parent, grandparent, or other caregiver to engage in a fun, learning experience.

As the caregiver in class, you get the unique opportunity to play an integral role in your child’s first educational experience. You can expect to work together with other caregivers and the teachers to create a safe, dynamic environment for the children to explore. Basic co-op duties include periodically providing snack for the class, helping with classroom cleanup, participating in school events, and holding a Board, committee, or class position for the year.

As the caregiver in class, you can expect to…

• Learn more about child development;
• Explore your own goals for your family;
• Deepen your bond with your child;
• Strengthen your communication and parenting skills.

Parent Education

Co-op Community

You can also expect to meet other families with children going through similar milestones, joys, and challenges as yours. One of the many benefits families experience while participating in our co-op is long-term family friendships. It’s true when they say it takes a village, and a village is just what our preschool provides. 

Tuition, FEES, and Fundraising

You are expected to pay monthly tuition to the preschool for your child, as well as quarterly tuition (three times per year) to North Seattle College for your parent education portion of the class. If you choose to park a vehicle on campus, there is a quarterly (three times per year) parking permit fee. There is also a non-refundable registration fee. Finally, every family has a goal of raising at least one month’s tuition through fundraising over the course of the school year. See our Admissions page for specific tuition and fee amounts.

If costs are prohibitive for your family, you can apply for a scholarship through our Parent Advisory Committee. See Scholarship Information.

What Parents are Saying

Parents often report feeling more confident in their parenting and more connected with their infants after participating in our Infant Class.

“Attending co-op preschool is one of the highlights of our week, and we always look forward to it.”

“I have picked up great information on sleep, travel, separation anxiety, tantrums, and so many other topics during our parent ed sessions.”

“The songs and activities my son and I learned at preschool keep us amused throughout the whole week at home.”