Featured School of the Week: Parent Child Preschools Organization

From our friends at Parent Child Preschools Organization:

Ten Schools in Portland Doing Big Things for Little Learners

Cooperative Preschools teach how children learn best — through play. Learn about ten of the area’s best:

Youngset Preschool in Southwest Portland. Our unique approach to learning drives big social and intellectual development, with the happiest, most curious kids you’ll ever see — and teachers that everyone loves. Non-profit since 1967, offering affordable, flexible schedules. Seeing is believing—come take a tour. youngsetpreschool.org

Ashcreek Playschool: Come discover one of the area’s only cooperative preschools that has a Kindergarten! An affordable, parent-child school with small class sizes, mixed-age classrooms, and play-based learning. Ashcreek nurtures inclusivity, curiosity, creativity, and kindness through child-led play-based learning. Come see how flexible days and learning for 2-6 year olds could become your next home! www.ashcreekplayschool.com

The Southwest Parent-Child Collective: A vibrant nonprofit, co-op preschool, administered by parents and staffed by experienced teachers. Leveraging a play-based approach and principles from Reggio Emilia, our teachers help students learn about themselves and their surrounding world through play, art, experimentation, outdoor time, books, dance and song. www.swparentchild.org/

The Gabriel Park Preschool curriculum is based on a “learn through play” philosophy. The GPPS classroom is set up in learning centers which emphasize socialization, group skills, fine motor skills, literacy, math, science and artistic expression.  www.gabrielparkpreschool.com/programs

Woodhaven School: A Waldorf-inspired, parent-run co-op fostering personal growth, creativity, family involvement, and diversity. For over 30 years, we’ve explored our 3-acre forest daily, nurturing the whole child—socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually—through nature-based play, artistic expression, and a love of learning.  www.woodhavenschool.com/

Village Preschool of Portland: Where SW Portland families create a nurturing play-based learning community for children ages 3-6. We foster self-reliance and confidence through joyful exploration, daily outdoor time, and a warm, inclusive environment. www.villagepreschoolofportland.com/

At Rose City Neighborhood Preschool, we believe children learn best through play. As a cooperative, our preschool thrives on the active involvement of parents. Our mission to enrich young minds through play and exploration is achieved through creative child-directed play, supported by our teachers and parent helpers. www.rosecitypreschool.org

Cedar Hills Kindergarten and Preschool’s Parent Information Night is a wonderful opportunity to learn about our program, meet our amazing teachers, and hear from currently enrolled and alumni families. Please RSVP through our website for this in-person event. We hope to see you there! www.cedarhillskp.org

Hillsboro Parent Preschool: A non-profit early educational environment where children learn through play. Since 1978 our school has been the perfect fit for parents who want to be involved in their child’s first educational experience. Offering affordable tuition, and a supportive community for the entire family. www.hillsboroparentpreschool.com

Brooklyn Cooperative Preschool in SE Portland was founded in 1971 on the belief that children and parents benefit from a shared learning atmosphere. Our mission is to help children develop through a positivity-first experience under the support of family teachers and the guidance of a professional educator. We offer both 2 year old and 3-4 year old programs, a play-based environment, and a high child-to-adult-ratio. brooklyncooppreschool.org/

Find Links to these incredible schools at Parent Child Preschool’s Website here: www.parentchildpreschools.org