West Philadelphia Cooperative School

West Philadelphia Cooperative School WPCS is a parent-coop pre-school for ages 2-5 in West Philly. We value play, respect & compassion

The West Philadelphia Cooperative School began in 2005 as a rotation of a three or four parents providing child-centered learning for our children. Our membership has grown to fluctuate between fifteen to twenty families and two to three full-time teachers, but our school still depends on the energy and talents of members. Parents complete all administrative and operational tasks associated with the school and function as the school’s decision-making body. Our curriculum is based on the idea that each child is wonderfully capable of being, growing and becoming their own unique self in the midst of their various communities. We do not view children as small adults or empty vessel needing to be filled, but as individuals with their own ideas, feelings and abilities who play key roles in shaping the movements of our school day. We seek to enact a play based emergent curriculum, based on the needs and interests of our attending children. We foster mixed aged group interaction, and encourage friendships to form among the varying ages of our students. As teachers, we empower our students to build self control and self esteem by assisting and encouraging them to successfully complete daily tasks, such as putting on their shoes or going to the bathroom. We strongly believe in learning within our neighborhood, and often utilize the outdoor classrooms of our community garden and local parks, as well as our nearby library and food cooperative. We are open 8 am - 2 pm, with aftercare from 2-6 pm as an available option. Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfi2ZY7dsjluHWN8xmRxTKnlr5T8-qYOYZAYqapOqnxYQpl6g/viewform

Join us for an open house on August 1st to learn more about our school and community!
07/22/2026

Join us for an open house on August 1st to learn more about our school and community!

Join us on Saturday for Porchfest with music by our director, Teacher Mariama!
06/04/2024

Join us on Saturday for Porchfest with music by our director, Teacher Mariama!

We are grateful to have a large, indoor play space to stretch our bodies and stay active as it gets cold outside
11/29/2023

We are grateful to have a large, indoor play space to stretch our bodies and stay active as it gets cold outside

Only 2 days left to place your orders for our cookie drive and holiday shirt sale! Order here:https://wpcs.rocks/shop/
11/29/2023

Only 2 days left to place your orders for our cookie drive and holiday shirt sale!

Order here:
https://wpcs.rocks/shop/

Just a few days left in our end of year fundraiser! T-shirts, hoodies, cookies, oh my! All proceeds go toward the WPCS s...
11/28/2023

Just a few days left in our end of year fundraiser! T-shirts, hoodies, cookies, oh my! All proceeds go toward the WPCS scholarship fund. Order here: https://wpcs.rocks/shop/

TFW it's Friday and the fire department drops by school to let you turn on the siren and shoot the hose
11/10/2023

TFW it's Friday and the fire department drops by school to let you turn on the siren and shoot the hose

And for today's special, one of our chefs has prepared a lovely strawberry pie!
11/09/2023

And for today's special, one of our chefs has prepared a lovely strawberry pie!

At WPCS we encourage all our friends to follow their own roads, exploring and expressing their own personal style
11/08/2023

At WPCS we encourage all our friends to follow their own roads, exploring and expressing their own personal style

Some see a sidewalk, but we see a race track! Zoom zoom!!
10/13/2023

Some see a sidewalk, but we see a race track! Zoom zoom!!

Address

260 S. 51st Street
Philadelphia, PA
19139

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

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