North Tacoma Cooperative Preschool is where children ages 2-5 learn and grow in a positive, safe environment. Here, children explore and discover, practice social skills and develop a positive attitude towards learning, while parents discover and create alongside their children, learn about child development and join a community of other parents and professionals.
We feature low tuition, a high adult-to-child ratio, parent education opportunities, and a wonderful teacher. We are committed to keeping tuition low so all families can be involved. To do that, there is an additional $350/year plus the sale of two tickets to our annual fundraising event, that each family is responsible for.
We feature low tuition, a high adult-to-child ratio, parent education opportunities, and a wonderful teacher. We are committed to keeping tuition low so all families can be involved. To do that, there is an additional $350/year plus the sale of two tickets to our annual fundraising event, that each family is responsible for.
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North Tacoma Cooperative Preschool was founded as the Grant Co-op in 1997 by a small group of families seeking a warm preschool community for their two- to five-year olds. Today, NTCP serves over 35 students and their families while continuing to foster a close-knit school community.
Our new space in this Tacoma Public Schools building includes a large classroom, meeting space, a new playground designed for preschoolers, and the older public playground where our preschooler's can ride NTCP's awesome fleet of trikes and scooters.At NTCP, children ages 2-5 learn through hands-on experiences, explore through imaginary play, and grow in independence, confidence and self-esteem in a positive, safe environment.
Our new space in this Tacoma Public Schools building includes a large classroom, meeting space, a new playground designed for preschoolers, and the older public playground where our preschooler's can ride NTCP's awesome fleet of trikes and scooters.At NTCP, children ages 2-5 learn through hands-on experiences, explore through imaginary play, and grow in independence, confidence and self-esteem in a positive, safe environment.
North Tacoma Cooperative Preschool is committed to bringing exploration, learning and lots of smiles to our students and a great sense of community to our families. Our goal is to keep tuition low so that we can keep classes accessible to families and get people involved, and fundraising helps ensure that we can continue this legacy.
NTCP offers classes for 2-year olds, 3-year olds and 4-year olds, intended to gradually prepare children for kindergarten as they enjoy play-based learning and socialization.
Each class starts with opening songs and activity, then during "Free Choice and Art" time students are guided as they do an art project, then choose from activities such as toys, puzzles, blocks, games, dress-up, painting easel, sensory tables, play dough, crafting, and pretend kitchen and office.Pre-K students also begin doing some basic worksheets and writing practice.
Each class starts with opening songs and activity, then during "Free Choice and Art" time students are guided as they do an art project, then choose from activities such as toys, puzzles, blocks, games, dress-up, painting easel, sensory tables, play dough, crafting, and pretend kitchen and office.Pre-K students also begin doing some basic worksheets and writing practice.
Teacher Rachel was a member of NTCP from 2005-2013. Inspired by her time as an NTCP parent, she became a preschool teacher, first with Tacoma Public Schools and then at a co-op preschool in Puyallup. In 2018 Rachel joined NTCP as our Teacher. What is your approach to learning at this age?: I believe children at this age learn best when they learn from experience and play.
We're happy you're interested in sending your child to North Tacoma Co-Op Preschool! To start the application process, or if you have any other questions, please email the membership chair Rachel James at membership@tacomapreschool.org. Please email the membership chair Rachel James at membership@tacomapreschool.org to make your appointment!
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