Parent Cooperative Preschool

Whatcom Community College is affiliated with preschool programs in Bellingham and throughout Whatcom County. Based on the belief that parents are the first and most important teachers of their children, cooperative preschools offer an educational experience for both parents and children. Parents are enrolled in a WCC Parent Education class when they place their preschooler in a preschool.

 

Where are the preschools and when do they meet?

All programs run from September through May.

Children's Coop
St. James Presbyterian Church
910 14th St.
Bellingham, WA 98225
Toddler Class Registrar: Dorthe Leth (360) 752-5749
email:
Preschool Class Registrar: Caren Fleming (360) 738-0898
email:
Pre-kindergarten Class Registrar: Rainbow Koehl (360) 738-3559  

Lakeside
Silver Beach Elementary School
4101 Academy St
Bellingham, WA 98226
Jenny Fields2 (360) 752-1897/739-9199
email: 

Whatcom Family Cooperative
Alderwood Early Learning Center
3408 Redwood Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
Teacher Becky- (360)734-0656

Lynden
United Methodist Church
500 N. 14th St
Lynden, WA 98264
Lynda - (360) 354-8913
email:

Mt. Baker
Mt Baker School System
P.O. Box 43
Deming, WA 98244
Message line - (360) 671-1426
email: Kristi Nason -

  

What ages of children can attend?

Most preschools are designed for 3 to 5 year olds. Although exceptions are made occasionally, your child must be 3 years of age by August 31 to enroll, unless it is a class designed specifically for toddlers.

  

What do parents do?

• Work in the classroom, assisting the professional teacher, on a regular basis (typically twice a month).
• Help manage the school by performing a job like serving on the board or helping to organize field trips.
• Attend monthly meetings and parent education classes. Topics include such favorites as discipline and sibling rivalry.

 

What do the children do?

The preschool program is run by each school's professional teacher and is developmentally appropriate. Children typically have experiences in art, dramatic play, fine and large motor activities, music, snacks and more.

For more information, call WCC's Parent Education Department at (360) 383-3233 or email .