Welcome to Northgate Multi-Age (2-5 years)
Evening Co-op Preschool
At Northgate Multi-Age Evening Co-op we have interactive fun
with our children, as well as learn and talk about Early
Childhood Development topics. We are unique from other North
Seattle Community College (NSCC) sponsored co-ops because we
combine both Pre-3 and 3-5 programs (ages 2-5 as of August 31 of
the school year), and meet only once a week, in the evening.
This allows working parents to participate in the co-op, and we
welcome siblings in our class! Students may also concurrently
enroll in a daytime NSCC co-op preschool.
Our Teacher
Our fabulous teacher is PJ Baker. Both of her children have
gone through the co-op system with the youngest graduating this
year. She holds a BA from UW and has 12 years of Early
Childhood Experience including former Director of the Crescent
School for 4 years (multi-age 3-5 preschool program with 20
children – preschool program plus extended care), kindergarten
aide, daycare provider, and has been a ski school instructor for
the past 15 years!
Routine
A typical evening begins with about 30 minutes of large motor
play followed by 15-20 minutes of singing, movement and stories
on the carpet. After this time altogether as a group, we break
into two parent groups.
Each week, half the parents meet with
an instructor from the college for Parent Education, while the
other half sets up and participates in various activity centers
with the kids. Parent Education is held in an adjoining room
right down the hall from the preschool class, so if you have a
worry about being away from your child, the door is always open
for your child to come visit you and go back out in the
classroom if he/she needs to.
In the last 15 minutes of class,
the groups get back together in a closing circle for more
singing and good-byes for the evening.
Parent Duties
Basic parent duties are snack and an activity for a small group
of children (both come up about 3-5 times per year depending on
class size), as well as assisting the teacher in the classroom
approximately every other week (when not attending Parent
Education). Every parent holds a board or committee position
for the year.
Time
We meet once a week on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
We follow the Seattle Public Schools holiday schedule.
Required Parent Meetings (for parents only) are held two
evenings per quarter from 6:45-8:45 p.m. These meetings give us
a chance to focus on parenting and child development concerns as
well as to check on the progress of the class or any other
issues that may come up with regard to this program.
Location & Parking
The classroom is on the Northeast corner of the North Seattle
Community College campus, in Room 1304 of the Instructional
Building. The street address is 9600 College Way North.
Directions and transportation options are detailed on the
NSCC Maps & Directions
page.
Some street parking is available, as well as on-campus permit
parking.
Fees
The fee structure is outlined below:
- One time non-refundable registration fee of $30
- NSCC registration/tuition for parent is $33 per quarter for the first
parent and $11 for an additional parent (optional)
- Quarterly child’s tuition to the co-op is $95 (scholarships are available)
- NSCC parking permit recommended if parking in campus lot $14.75 quarterly
Contact
If you are interested in joining our preschool, please contact
our Parent Co-ordinator via the
Openings Listing.
