Watchung Cooperative Preschool is a nonprofit community learning through play, connecting parents, teachers and children since 1967. It is a precious time.
Preschool is one of the first decisions you will make that influences the educational, social and personal priorities you set for your child. School signifies your child’s first big step away from home. It becomes their launch pad for learning, developing and connecting socially with the world around them. It is a fleeting moment. You want to be a part of it. At the Watchung Co-op, we understand t
05/18/2026
The artists have been busy creating art for our third annual collaboration!
This year the gallery will be in front of our school :) Join us for the opening on Wednesday May 20th from 5:30pm-6:30. Hope to see you there!
04/30/2026
Proud winner of book mark contest! Congratulations Harper!!!
04/20/2026
:::::::You are invited to join us for a dance party!!:::::::
Music and Muffins Open House
@ Watchung Cooperative Preschool
Sunday April, 26th from 3:00- 4:30pm
Please join us for a Playdate with current and prospective families at our facilities. You can expect to:
* Tour and Explore our child-led play spaces and playground
* Participate in a music and puppet performance from Broadway performers and alumni family - Maestro Tales (https://maestrotales.com/)
* Learn more about the co-op and our one of a kind community
Our school is really a special one and we can’t wait for new families and their little ones to be a part of it!
RSVP to [email protected]
04/06/2026
✨ An Evening Out of This World: Join Us for the Spring Auction!✨
Greetings Watchung Co-Op Families & Alumni Families,
We’re absolutely over the moon to share the details of our 2026 Spring Fundraiser, and let me tell you… it’s shaping up to be truly out of this world.
When it comes to our kids, the sky’s the limit, and our mission is to raise funds to support our star teachers and our wonderful school community.
✨ Do you accept this mission? ✨
🚀 LAUNCH DATE:
April 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM
🌙 DESTINATION:
Halcyon- 114 Walnut Street, Montclair, NJ
💫 COST:
$80 per passenger
We hope we will see you there!
03/09/2026
Please consider donating to our pet drive!
We have extended our collection until this Friday March,13th. Our donation bins are located outside of our playground if any alumni would like to contribute ✨
02/24/2026
Our Co-op community came together for our annual pizza party event!
The kids had a blast at the pizza playdough table rolling the dough, adding toppings, and showing off their pizza creations.
We also had a special performance by !
Thanks to everyone who helped set up, clean up, and make the event such a success. We love our community!
02/08/2026
Our dramatic play mail center is open for business!
The children are writing letters, sorting mail, and delivering smiles—while building literacy, math, and social skills through play 💛
01/27/2026
Did you know we offer a summer camp for children ages 2.5-6 years old?
Details below :
🌈8x one week sessions: June 15th-August 7th
🌈Half Day: 9:00am-12:30pm: $288 per week
🌈Full Day: 9:00am-2:45pm: $432 per week
💦🍕Splash Pad & Pizza on select days
For registration info, email:
[email protected]
On the longest night of the year, we gathered in gentle light to share hopes, wishes, and wonder ❄️🕯️
Our holiday party was a hit!
We had an amazing grandpa puppeteer as the entertainment, and the kiddos were mesmerized by the magic! This is exactly what makes the co-op so special.
Watching families share talents and provide enriching experiences for the children is so joyful! 🥰
A huge thank you to our families that helped prepare this lovely event!
| Monday | 9am - 3pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 3pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 3pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 3pm |
| Friday | 9am - 3pm |