A non-profit parent-run preschool since 1993! No religious instruction is included in the preschool curriculum.
McMinnville Playschool is a private, non-profit, cooperative preschool founded in 1993 on the belief that children and parents benefit from sharing a learning atmosphere. At McMinnville Playschool, children are encouraged to extend their natural excitement for learning through interaction and through playful, self-chosen exploration. Different learning styles are supported by many kinds of activit
06/20/2026
A huge thank you to our incredible families and volunteers who helped spread the word about our amazing school! We loved connecting with the community at the Newberg Family Picnic and sharing what makes our school such a special place. We’ll be at the Sheridan and McMinnville events too, so come find us and say hi!
06/10/2026
We will be at the McMinnville Farmers Market every Thursday from 12-6 in the First Baptist Courtyard on Cowls St. Come play with us!
This week Teacher Teressa will be leading music time for your kiddos at 3:30pm. We hope you can stop by!
06/10/2026
McMinnville Playschool is hiring a Lead Teacher!
We’re looking for a warm, experienced early childhood educator to lead our play-based, cooperative early childhood program. This is a part-time, school-year position in a small, relationship-centered program with very low child-adult ratios and a strong family community.
Visit https://www.mcminnvilleplayschool.com/hiring for more information!
Job Opportunities — McMinnville Playschool Lead Teacher Position McMinnville Playschool | McMinnville, OregonPart-time / School-year position McMinnville Playschool is a cooperative preschool rooted in play, relationships, curiosity, and community. Families are active participants in the life of the school, volunteering in the classroom and....
05/12/2026
It truly takes a village! Now it's easy to show your support for this school we love.
Support Our Village: Fund Our Coop Preschool Help our school continue creating community in McMinnville
04/10/2026
Spring is in full bloom at McMinnville Playschool ☀️
More sunshine, more outdoor play, and more magical little moments every day!
03/21/2026
“It was the best party.” 💛
Sending Teacher Laina off to her next chapter with so much love and gratitude. She has shaped our kids’ experiences in the most beautiful ways—through play, patience, and endless snuggles.
She will be so deeply missed, but we are also so excited for what’s ahead for her.
Once a part of our community, always a part of it. 💫
03/20/2026
There’s something really special about learning through play 🌈
If you’re considering Playschool for the 2026–2027 year, we’d love to invite you into our space to experience it firsthand.
Walk through our classrooms, see the joy, the creativity, the connection and imagine your child here.
📩 Reach out to schedule your Open House tour
Email [email protected]
03/02/2026
Playschool Fundraiser with Blue Raven Pies!
Support our sweet little school and enjoy a delicious pie while you’re at it. 💛
$22 for a large pie or a gift card
Flavors: Apple, Marionberry, Oregonberry & Peach
Contact a current Playschool family to order or comment below and we’ll connect you!
Thank you for supporting local kids + local pie. ✨
02/18/2026
Some of the fun we’ve been having at Playschool during this unusually sunny January–February ☀️
• Outdoor kitchens in full operation
• Climbing, swinging, and shadow puppets
• Mr. Fox, a favorite game to get the wiggles out
• And a fantastic field trip to the fire station 🚒
01/06/2026
Our first day back from break was full of curiosity and joy! ✨
Our kiddos used their brains to build, engaged their senses by mixing colors and ingredients, strengthened fine motor skills while stringing beads, and lit up their thrill centers with blast-off swings — courtesy of Teacher Laina 🚀
What a wonderful way to jump back into learning and play together!