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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 Classes

Our Classes

The Basics:


We offer two locations:

Inside Happy Valley Elementary and

at Whatcom Community College

 

All our classes

meet throughout the public school year. 

The school year runs from September to mid-June; enrolling in the co-op is a 10-month commitment.

We do ask that children be in underwear when attending school with the

understanding that accidents happen.

2023-2024 class schedule

 

To register click here:

 Whatcom Family Cooperative Preschool (jovial.org)

Multiage Preschool at Happy Valley Elementary

For Children ages 2.5-4 years of age

10am -1:30pm.  Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays (14 hrs./week)

Teacher Ashley

 

Tuition: $400 - September tuition due by August 5th.

Financial aid available upon request

Registration/Activities/Supply fee: $250 *Non-refundable/one-time fee*

This program is play-based and focuses on activities that foster creativity and social emotional development. We collaborate with the Happy Valley community.  The program may include visits to the library, music classroom, and reading buddies.  We are proud of our inclusion model and partnership with the Happy Valley Special Education Program. 

Toddler class at Happy Valley Elementary

Thursdays -10:00-11:30am

Parent/caregiver and toddlers together. 

Enjoy time with your child and meet other families in a loving and inclusive environment

with teacher Ashley

 

Tuition: $100/month - September tuition due by August 5th.

 

Registration/Activities/Supply fee: $125 *Non-refundable/one-time fee*

 

Multiage Preschool at Whatcom Community College

For Children ages 2.5-4 years of age

10am -1:30pm.  Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays (14 hrs./week)

Teacher Sinak

 

Tuition: $400 - September tuition due by August 5th.

Financial aid available upon request

Registration/Activities/Supply fee: $250 *Non-refundable/one-time fee*

This program is play-based and focuses on activities that foster creativity and social emotional development.

Toddler class at Whatcom Community College

Thursdays 10:00-11:30am

Parent/caregiver and toddlers together. 

Enjoy time with your child and meet other families in a loving and inclusive environment

with teacher Sinak

 

Tuition: $100/month - September tuition due by August 5th.

 

Registration/Activities/Supply fee: $125 *Non-refundable/one-time fee*

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Current classes (school year 22-23)

OPEN ENROLLMENT

3-day AM Preschool class – Multiage 

AM class: 8:45-11:15am (Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday)

Tuition: **$200 month x 10 months 

 

Toddler class  

Thursdays -10:00-11:30am

Parents/caregiver and toddlers together

Tuition: $100 month

WCC Preschool class – Multiage

9:30am-11:30am, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday

Tuition: **$180 month x 10 months 


Other Fees:

- A $125 non-refundable registration fee must accompany registration form. 

- A $50 non-refundable supply fee is due in February.

- Families also participate in fundraising throughout the year.

Tuition Information:

Tuition payment is due the 5th of each month, paid 1 month prior (late fees apply)

First tuition payment for September is Due Aug 5th Last tuition payment for June is Due May 5th

For information about other cooperative preschool programs affiliated with Whatcom Community College, please visit WCC's website.

Please give us your feedback by completing this quick survey

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