Live & Learn with Your Preschooler

A preschool cooperative for families and their 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds. Three mornings a week, the instructor leads play-based activities that foster children’s growth, development, and school readiness.

This class is for children who are 3 or 4 years old by the first day of the Fall Term of the current school year, who are independent with toileting, and ready to practice learning independently from their primary caregiver. Kindergarten-eligible children are not eligible for enrollment.

Parents/guardians sign up to assist the instructor during lab time 6-8 times per term. In addition to the lab time, parents/guardians attend evening parenting education sessions (Seminars) with opportunities to reflect and share with other parents. Seminar: Remote via Zoom, plus additional readings and assignments for a total of 15 hours. 

Prerequisites for registration:

• Completed Preschool Agreement
• GAPS Background Check
• Proof of Conditional Enrollment in the Central Background Registry
• Copies of Immunization Records or completion of the Vaccine Exemption Modules

Children’s Preschool: Mon., Wed., Thurs, 9:10 to 11:30 am, September 29-December 8, 2025, at South Albany High School, 3705 Columbus St SE, Albany.

Parent/Caregiver Seminars: Wednesdays, 7:30-8:20 pm, September 29-December 8, 2025, online via Zoom, plus additional readings and assignments for a total of 15 hours.

Cost: $350/adult and one child. $20 lab fee for each additional child. Partial tuition grants are available for those facing financial challenges.