Where childhood is a journey, not a race!

Northwest Co-op Preschool offers play-based learning rooted in nature and creativity, surrounded by a supportive community of families. Your child will learn in a safe and experience rich environment, with an excellent student-teacher ratio!


School Overview


Testimonials

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Come to an Open House

Come meet our teacher, learn about our play-based curriculum, partnership with Blandford Nature Center, and how a co-op may be the best first educational choice for your whole family! Children and parents are welcome to explore the classroom and meet some of our current students and their families. These are scheduled in the spring every year.  If you are interested in learning more or being notified when we have an open house, please email membership at membership@nwco-oppreschool.com.

In partnership with Blandford Nature Center


Our students get outside on a regular basis to connect their experiential learning to the wonders of the great outdoors!


Learning Outside

“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.”

Fred Rogers

Our Teacher

Mrs. Pattie Palasek is a teacher and a co-op alumni!  She has been teaching for 4 years. Mrs. Pattie brings enthusiasm and a new chapter to our co-op with a love of learning, growth, and play!.


Learn About Mrs. Pattie

Enrollment for the 2025-26 school year is going on now!

For questions regarding the application or enrollment process, or to schedule a school tour, please contact Elise at 760-215-3737.