Whatcom Family Cooperative Preschool

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

We invite you to be part of an inclusive community of families, teachers and parenting educators learning together in a supportive environment.

2025-2026 School Year Registration Dates

Currently enrolled families: January 15th 2025

General public: January 29th 2025

To register click here: Whatcom Family Cooperative Preschool (jovial.org)

Jovial Family Portal for current families:

Whatcom Family Cooperative Preschool - Login (jovial.org)

We Value...

Community; Play-Based Learning; Developing Social and Emotional Skills; A Commitment to Inclusion, Equity, and Anti-bias Education; Parent Education.

Our Co-op Offers:

An affordable whole-family preschool experience.
Developmentally appropriate activities that support learning through play.
Programming with the emphasis on social skills, inclusion, and community.
A monthly parenting class presented by Whatcom Community College Parenting Education Program

CO-OP COMMUNITY

You will meet other families with children going through similar milestones, joys, and challenges as yours. One of the many benefits families experience while participating in our co-op is long-term family friendships.

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