King Street Co-op Preschool

Sensory sand and silly smiles

Back-to-school besties!

Reading in the climbing tree

Open house playdate closing circle

Parent orientation night 2023!

School setup day at King Street!

Apprentice grillmaster learning from the best on the KSCP camping trip

Our kid-crafty booth at the Columbia City farmer’s market — we’ll be there again September 6th!

Birthday party with King Street grads heading to kindergarten really soon!

We always ride with helmets at King Street ❤️

Playdate with Teacher Ami at the beach! Finding objects and making crafts.

Preschool friends having summer fun at Seattle Playgarden

Come hang at Pratt splash park with us on Wednesdays! Bonus: show up at 11am for a free dance class by inspiredchild.org

Join king street kiddos at Peppi’s wading pool on Tuesdays!

Silly King Street friends at Madrona Beach Park

School-year friends that last all summer

Duck days of

Pool playdate

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Register today for the 2023-2024 school year! King Street is an independent co-op preschool in Seattle’s Central District. Our children create, play, and explore in an environment where their ideas and interests are valued. Our school motto is SAFE, STRONG AND FREE! More info below and please feel free email [email protected] for details.

⭐️Classes are open to ages 2-5 ⭐️
M - F
Tuesdays offer a lower child to teacher ratio and the curriculum is geared towards younger kids. Once a month our Friday class is held in a local park and gives older kids a chance to explore on these "Nature Days."

⭐️Co-Op Model ⭐️
As a co-op preschool, all members are involved in the success of the preschool and the development and learning of the enrolled children. Co-Op can help you build community while learning from the teachers and other families and can help your child become more independent and learn to express feelings, problem solve, and have empathy for others.

⭐️Potty Training ⭐️
It is not necessary for your child to be potty trained to enroll at King St. We fully support the child (and the caregiver) in the potty training process.

⭐️Plus One Benefit ⭐️
In line with our family friendly philosophy, caregivers are able to bring another child preschool age or below with them on their working shift.

Email [email protected] for more information and an application link! You can also learn more about our class offerings, registration, philosophy, community, membership requirements, watch a tour and apply to enroll today: https://kscoop.org/enroll-preschool.html.

Email [email protected] today to schedule a tour and mark your calendar to apply this Wednesday, February 15th!

As we enter registration season, we’ll be exploring the five pillars of our King Street philosophy.

5. Anti-bias. This philosophy maintains that diversity is positive, while oppressive behaviors are negative. Anti-bias curriculum is based on concept that it is detrimental for children to develop biases against people of different color, religious and ethnic culture, sexual orientation, ability, or economic class.

In addition, curriculum goals include enabling every to construct a confident self-identity, encouraging understanding and acceptance of the common humanity all people share. We learn from our neighbors and work to build community together.

As we enter registration season, we’ll be exploring the five pillars of our King Street philosophy.

4. Problem-solving. This approach trusts that children have the ability to solve their own problems with the facilitation and support of a skilled adult to guide them through the process. For young children the goal is learning to use the problem-solving process, rather than always finding the solution.

You’ll hear brainstorming ideas for group play, making a plan for sharing toys, and communicating with friends when they’re waiting for the next turn on the tire swing.

As we enter registration season, we’ll be exploring the five pillars of our King Street philosophy.

3. Play-based. We believe that playing is the primary learning experience for children. Our goal is to create an environment where children "do what comes naturally," which is play.

have so much space to explore and play, big and small, inside and outside.

As we enter registration season, we’ll be exploring the five pillars of our King Street philosophy.

2. Family-friendly. We believe that when families work together to provide a cooperative preschool, they create a vital sense of community and a healthy environment for children's optimal growth and development.

Supporting our wide range of families, all caregivers are welcome to work a family classroom shift and younger siblings are able to attend as plus-ones.

As we enter registration season, we’ll be exploring the five pillars of our King Street philosophy.

1. Child-centered. Our goal is to create an environment where kids do what comes naturally. At the same time we take the opportunity to assist a child initiating a project or who needs their ideas, suggestions, and observations affirmed.

Here one of our had a blast trying to get a ball stuck in the tree and then Teacher Ami helped the whole group explore fun ways to get it down together.

Join us this weekend for our Open House and see how your kiddos play in our big open gym! Saturday, February 4th from 10-11am. We can’t wait to meet you!

Join us for a tour and experience the fun of a King St class! Email [email protected] for more info and to RSVP.

Come explore what makes King Street Co-op Preschool so unique! Join us for an open house... Meet our teachers, learn about our philosophy and classes, and find out about our registration process. Hope to see you there!

find more info at kscoop.org or email [email protected]

Starting off the “work” week at King Street!

“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.” - Mr. Rogers

Play-based preschool in action!

Looking for a preschool for the 2023-2024 school year? King Street is an independent co-op preschool in Seattle's Central District. Our children create, play, and explore in an environment where their ideas and interests are valued. Our school motto is SAFE, STRONG AND FREE!

King Street Co-Op is offering tours on the following dates:
January 23rd and 26th
February 2nd, 6th and 16th

Open house will be on February 4th. More info below and please feel free to PM or email [email protected]. for details and to sign up for a tour.

⭐️Classes are open to ages 2-5 ⭐️
M - F | 9:30a-1p
Tuesdays offer a lower child to teacher ratio and the curriculum is geared towards younger kids. Once a month our Friday class is held in a local park and gives older kids a chance to explore on these "Nature Days."
⭐️Co-Op Model ⭐️
As a co-op preschool, all members are involved in the success of the preschool and the development and learning of the enrolled children. Co-Op can help you build community while learning from the teachers and other families and can help your child become more independent and learn to express feelings, problem solve, and have empathy for others.
⭐️Pre-k Pilot Program ⭐️
For families preparing for kindergarten, a group of older students will have a chance to engage in more directed play, group projects, and social-emotional learning.
⭐️Potty Training ⭐️
It is not necessary for your child to be potty trained to enroll at King St. We fully support the child (and the caregiver) in the potty training process.
⭐️Plus One Benefit ⭐️
In line with our family friendly philosophy, caregivers are able to bring another child preschool age or below with them on their working shift.

Email [email protected] for more information! You can also learn more about our class offerings, registration, philosophy, community, membership requirements, watch a tour and apply to enroll today: https://kscoop.org/enroll-preschool.html.

Here is a lovely reflection from one of our families who’s child is now thriving in kindergarten. They are missed, but we are also excited to see them lean in to their next school adventure with excitement and confidence💗

“4 years ago I enrolled my son Oliver in King Street Co-op Preschool. I loved my role as a SAHM but I was desperate for some solo time; Olly needed to learn independence and we both needed a community. King Street delivered these expectations, but also gave us an unexpected gift. It changed the way I parent in so many beautiful ways. Most people don’t get child development training when they become a parent and while intuition is strong, we tend to default our parenting style to the way we were parented ourselves. The parent education I got from being part of this co-op broke my default pattern. It’s taught me to look deeper into Oliver’s behavior and to stay in-tune to his emotions even during those really challenging moments. Olly LOVES King Street and proudly tells people all about his preschool. We will both look back on the last 4 years as something we did together! Next year he will start Kindergarten and there are many emotions around that for both of us. But he is ready (and so am I) because of the confidence the amazing teachers at King Street have instilled in both of us.

If you’re looking for a preschool next year, please consider King Street co-op Preschool; Email [email protected]

Looking for a mid-year preschool start? Or maybe you want a sneak peek for the 2023-2024 school year? King St Co-Op has openings starting in January and is offering a tour next Tuesday, December 13 from 10-11am. More info below and please feel free to PM or email [email protected] for details.

King Street is an independent co-op preschool in Seattle's Central District. Our children create, play, and explore in an environment where their ideas and interests are valued. Our school motto is SAFE, STRONG AND FREE!

⭐️Classes are open to ages 2-5 ⭐️
M - F | 9:30a-1p
Tuesdays offer a lower child to teacher ratio and the curriculum is geared towards younger kids. Once a month our Friday class is held in a local park and gives older kids a chance to explore on these "Nature Days."

⭐️Co-Op Model ⭐️
As a co-op preschool, all members are involved in the success of the preschool and the development and learning of the enrolled children. Co-Op can help you build community while learning from the teachers and other families and can help your child become more independent and learn to express feelings, problem solve, and have empathy for others.

⭐️Pre-k Pilot Program ⭐️
For families preparing for kindergarten next fall, we are adding an afternoon class on Thursdays from 1:30-3:30 where a small group of older students will have a chance to engage in more directed play, group projects, and social-emotional learning.

⭐️Potty Training ⭐️
It is not necessary for your child to be potty trained to enroll at King St. We fully support the child (and the caregiver) in the potty training process.

⭐️Plus One Benefit ⭐️
In line with our family friendly philosophy, caregivers are able to bring another child preschool age or below with them on their working shift.

Email [email protected] for more information! You can also learn more about our class offerings, registration, philosophy, community, membership requirements, watch a tour and apply to enroll today: https://kscoop.org/enroll-preschool.html.

King Street Co-op Preschool is gearing up to school start September 6th and there are a few open spots!
All days run from 9:30am-1pm and are located in the Judkins Park/ID Neighborhood.
-One spot open on each Tuesday (2-3.5yrs), Wednesday & Thursday (2-5yrs)
-A few spots open on Fridays our older 3.5-5yr old day (the day we do our monthly nature days in a local park).

Co-op is a supportive, enriching, community building, low-cost, parent involvement education. We have two professional teachers and a low ratio of 1:3 with family teachers in the classroom. We welcome young siblings during working shifts, offers parent education, and no potty training is required.

We are
Play Based - Play is essential for learning. we have lots of space to run, explore, climb indoors and out.
Child Centered- We follow kids developmental and individual needs. King Street's curriculum is engaging, appropriate and relevant to the child.
Family Friendly - Flexible schedules for working shifts and school days. Babies are welcome in the classroom as +1s.
Problem Solving- Whole family education in social emotional and problem solving skills.We slow down and engage children minds.
Anti-Bias - We work towards an antiracist, inclusive and aware community. Teaching fairness and cooperation.

Learn more about our class offerings, registration, philosophy, community, membership requirements, watch a tour and
apply to enroll today: https://kscoop.org/enroll-preschool.html

[email protected] with any additional questions

Best, Teacher Ami

Pratt Park is open!!

Come run through the water! Your Pratt Park Spraypark opens Sat. May 28 over Memorial Day weekend! Pratt Park is located at 1800 S Main St. in the Central District. The spraypark is located near the play area at the corner of 20th Ave. S and S Washington St. A community celebration and ribbon cutting will be held on Friday, June 10 and the community is encouraged to come out and celebrate.
More information here https://fal.cn/3oZGc

As we approach the end of our year at school, we’ve all been reflecting on what makes King Street Co-Op such a special preschool. Here are some thoughts from one of our returning families, beautifully encapsulating how important this community is in all our lives.

“When my family started looking for a preschool, King Street checked all the boxes: co-op model that makes it easy to meet other families, kids can enroll at age two, and our baby can accompany me on the days I attend class with our preschooler.

Now, our baby’s second birthday is just around the corner, and she’s ready to be a preschooler herself in the fall! I’m pretty sure she already considers herself a King Street kid. She’s happy to see the teachers. She’s been on field trips. She knows the goodbye song. Whenever we’re at school, she greets everyone, and makes a beeline for her favorite thing (the tire swing!).

We’re excited for our kids to be in class together next year, and we’re glad to have such a strong sense of belonging at King Street!”

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Kodomo no Hi — Japanese Cultural Community Center of Washington Seattle Kodomo no Hi will be held in person this year, for the first time since 2019! Kodomo no Hi, or "Children's Day Festival" is a fun and exciting introduction to the rich world of children's culture in Japan. Hosted by the JCCCW, this free annual event connects children and families in the community in...

Thank you to all who participated in our annual King Street Cooperative Preschool auction. If you did not have a chance to donate it's not too late. Your donation helps us meet our goals in order to continue providing adequate pay for our staff, supplies, scholarships, and so much more!

- For $15...you can provide watercolors and paper for our King Street kids
- For $30...you can provide masks and sanitizers for kids/families/staff
- For $60...you can help build our King Street Library by purchasing books
- For $120...you can cover one day of professional development for our Director and/or teachers
- For $240...you can help spruce up our outdoor playground
And remember, ANY donation amount gets us one step closer to our financial goals!

Please donate here: https://kscoop.org/give.html

Checks and cash are also accepted; please contact our Treasurer, [email protected] for information.

Thank you again for your ongoing support of KSCP. Our community is what makes us strong.

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