Where is Little Wildflowers Cooperative Preschool?
Little Wildflowers Cooperative Preschool is located 7400 Woodlawn Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115.
Our preschool rents classroom space from Emmaus Table at 4700 Woodlawn and is in easy walking distance to Green Lake Playground.
How long is the school year?
The school year follows that of Seattle Public Schools and the regular school holidays shall be observed.
What are the responsibilities of the parents at Little Wildflowers Cooperative Preschool?
Being a part of a cooperative school requires a time & commitment from each family. In return, families reap the rewards of a high-quality preschool, lower tuition rates, parenting support and lasting friendships. Co-op members are asked to:
- Work in the classroom one day per week
- Attend monthly parent meetings
- Perform a class job
- Provide snacks / lunch for their child
- Participate in fundraising
- Help clean the classrooms
- Pay tuition and fees
See our Parent Handbook for more details on classroom jobs and board positions.
What is my role as an “assistant teacher” in the classroom?
On their work day, parents are assigned a specific responsibility as teachers aides in order to guide the children’s activities. Typically, this involves working at a specific station, such as the sandbox, play house or sensory table, and helping to make sure that the activity is both engaging and safe for the children involved.
What is Parent Education?
Co-op parents are automatically enrolled as students in NSC Parent Education Program and receive three college credits each quarter. The parent educator attends preschool every week and leads a monthly evening education session addressing relevant family and school topics as part of our monthly parent meetings.
“The mission of the NSC Parent Education program is to promote the development of knowledge and skills for strong and healthy families.”
Parents are involved in their child’s early education experience by participating once a week in the parent-operated cooperative preschool where their child is enrolled and at a monthly evening parent-only meeting & class taught by the parent educator — an NSC faculty member. The instructor also advises and supports the parents as they practice the skills they are learning while being assistant teachers in their child’s preschool. Please visit the NSCC website for more information on all our cooperative preschools: http://coops.northseattle.edu