ABOUT SCP

Steilacoom Cooperative Preschool

Learning together through play

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About SCP

At Steilacoom Cooperative Preschool, we proudly serve the families and children of Steilacoom, Lakewood, DuPont, JBLM, and surrounding communities.

Our preschool provides a safe, caring, and nurturing environment where children and families can thrive. Affiliated with Bates Technical College, we follow the Clover Park School Schedule, ensuring we are aligned with local weather-related emergencies, school cancellations, and holidays.

Our cooperative preschool model involves parents working alongside our dedicated teacher, creating a unique and collaborative learning experience. This participation not only makes tuition more affordable but also enriches the educational experience for every child. Every parent’s involvement is vital to the success of our program, ensuring the growth and development of each child who walks through our doors.

play-based Philosophy:

At Scp we believe in the power of play as the foundation for learning. Our philosophy centers around the idea that children learn best through play. Play fosters creativity, critical thinking, and social skills, allowing children to explore the world around them in a safe and engaging environment.

We also recognize that parents are their children’s first and best teachers. Parental involvement is crucial in a child’s early education, and our cooperative model encourages active parent participation. By working together, parents and the teacher create a supportive community that nurtures the growth and development of each child.

In our play-based approach, children are given the freedom to explore, imagine, and discover. We provide a variety of hands-on activities that stimulate curiosity and foster a love for learning. Through play, children develop essential skills that will serve them throughout their lives.

Our commitment to a play-based philosophy and active parental involvement ensures that every child receives a rich, well-rounded educational experience, setting the stage for future success.

Why choose a co-op?

Co-op preschools...

are the best place to learn right along with your child.
let parents participate in their child’s education.
provide Parent Education opportunities.
have a high adult to child ratio, which means lots of helping hands and individual attention for each child.
have affordable tuition and a very high quality program.
have excellent teachers who regularly update their knowledge and skills at Bates Technical College workshops and seminars.
receive lots of support and information from early childhood professionals at Bates Technical College and in the community.
have a healthy and safe educational environment for children and their parents.
use approved practices within the guidelines of the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
recognize that parents are the most important teachers children will have.

give parents a chance to celebrate those fleeting first few years with their children and build a great foundation of respect and cooperation.

Check out our FAQ Page for more answers to parents most frequently asked questions

Our People:

2024-2025 SCP Board of Directors

President:

Andréa

Vice PResident:

Michelle

Treasurer:

Amanda

Secretary:

Jennifer

Membership:

role open

Fundraising:

Kendra

Michelle

Publicity:

Health & Safety:

Bethany

Madeline

red class rep:

Yellow Class rep:

Krista

blue Class rep:

Crysta

Member at large:

Angie

for enrolled families, check out our parent resources page for our

board member and committee positions roster

Preschool Location

Physical address:

10630 Gravelly lake dr sw

lakewood wa 98499

mailing address:

Po box 88804,

Steilacoom wa 98388

school phone:

(253) 905-6009

Bates instructor:

Diana stone - Child Studies Department Instructor

(253) 680-7507

dstone@batestech.edu

*our preschool has no religious affiliation

Steilacoom

cooperative preschool

(253)905-6009

10630 Gravelly Lake Dr SW Lakewood, WA 98499

Steilacoom Co-op's Non-Discrimination Policy - Steilacoom Cooperative Preschool reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran in its programs and activities in accordance with college policy, and applicable federal and state statutes and regulations.