Detroit's first permanent CoWorking Space with OnSite Childcare.
The Detroit Parent Collective (DPC) is designed to be inclusive of Detroit's families with a special emphasis on women, men, children and elders, providing a co-working space with programs to support membership-based clients.
10/24/2023
Detroit Parent Collective + Free Thinker School's "home-base" {8418 W. McNichols} is officially on the market
8418 West McNichols Road Fitzgerald / Marygrove | 2,200 SF sq ft | $297,000 | Fitzgerald / Marygrove,
10/06/2023
Reminder !
Large Early Learning Community-Sale happening TOMORROW, Saturday October 7th between 10a - 1p.
Bring Cash and/ or have Access to Zelle. These are the only forms of payment acceptable.
See you then !
08/26/2023
We honored each student learner, as we have in the past, as Kindness Warriors. This year, we emphasized each child's individuality and how those traits + qualities show up in their community. We're excited to witness the next iteration of their little (but adventurous) lives!
Detroit Parent Collective + Free Thinker School could not be what it is without those who trust in us, our Educators, Families and Community, to further impact the lives of our youngest ones.
If you are last-minute scurrying to find a place that feels right, similar to a home-like-feel with Multiculturalism + Social Justice and Nature-Based Learning at the forefront of your child's educational experience, we have seats available for those between the ages of 2.5 - 3.5, feel free to send us an email at info {at} detroitparentcollective.com
Programming returns Wednesday, September 13th.
In the meantime, enjoy these last few days of summer
08/20/2023
A peaceful refuge right in the heart of Detroit. The children were excited but oh so quiet as we walked like coyotes through the forest encountering amazing surprises. From the tiny mushroom to the giant slug to the red crumbling wood, a teeny bone, beautiful flowers, a smooth stone, and so many more treasures. Our family field trip to Palmer Park yesterday was truly magical...
08/11/2023
As Summer begins to wind down we look forward to welcoming University of Michigan Student Interns to join our Director this Fall to design and carry a Nature-Based + Multi-Cultural Program for young student learners.
We presently have space for young learners between the ages of 2.5 - 4.
Want to schedule a visit and/ or to learn more? Send us a PM.
Program Details:
Mon- Thurs. 9a-3/330p
Yearly Tuition of $8100.00 (or $900.00/mo, Sept - May)
*Program Begins Sept 13th (and runs til May 30th 2024)
*Parents/ Guardians Provide Lunch + Weather Appropriate Gear
08/08/2023
Detroit Parent Collective + Free Thinker School is a uniquely blended model that allows for parents/ guardians to be involved in the day-to-day learning and interaction through our CoWorking Model.
A glimpse of what you'll witness is social interactions between Educator(s) and Student Learners through a nature-based learning setting where Community Values drive for inclusivity within this shared space.
We are currently looking to engage families with young learners between the ages of 2.5 - 4 !
To demonstrate your interest, complete this form here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1DYT0gc9N8xdRWP66ArQSz-zzvHSQaPvMgrW8xnomeTo/edit
08/05/2023
A key child-inspired focus this week was INSECTS! Whatever we're doing and wherever we are, our little learners are always finding them. Insect Stars this week were a Summer Chafer, an injured Steel Blue Cricket Hunter, a Green Shield aka Stink Bug, Lady Beetles, and miscellaneous unidentified caterpillars. We took the opportunity to talk about how to identify insects, the parts of their bodies, and why they are important in the ecosystem. Our budding scientists were enthralled.
07/29/2023
Co-working, co-playing, reading a story to the children, leading a little activity, being part of outside adventures... saying goodbye at the front window, or staying a little while or all day. Moms, Dads, Aunties, Uncles, Grandparents... whoever is part of your family is part of ours. We embrace it all at Detroit Parent Collective/ Free Thinker School!
07/29/2023
Child-led learning & play means hearing or observing children's interests and providing opportunities for them to pursue them. It looks like...
"Can we learn about sea creatures?" "Can we play in the backyard when we get here every morning?" "Let's read this story all together!" "Could we have banana-blueberry smoothies for snack?"
07/29/2023
Nature-Based Art, Outdoors. Does it get any more magical than this? The children collected their materials and spent time crafting their collages, each one with its own special story.
07/23/2023
At Detroit Parent Collective/ Free Thinker School, whether it's tending the garden, spontaneous adventures outdoors, or just tidying up the classroom... collaborative play, and welcoming all friends to be part of it, seems to come naturally with our little learners. So heartwarming...
07/22/2023
Families/ Friends/ Followers:
It's that time of year where Families are seeking the best-fit-program possible for their your explorer + learner!
Please take a moment to take this survey which will help guide us as we plan ahead.
https://forms.gle/rnWpceg5jU7Ar9NT9
We continue to be licensed to serve children between the ages of 2.5 - 6.
Children must be toilet proficient.