COVID-19 and Co-op Community

While our physical preschool doors remain closed, our preschool community remains open and connected!

The Wedgwood Coop Board, in partnership with leaders at North Seattle College is working hard to put plans in place to ensure the classes we offer in the fall provide the safest option for children and adults.  We are planning to use Health Department guidelines for the early learning programs, that currently include:
  • Temperature and health checks before arriving at school
  • Staying home for 72 hours after any signs of fever, cough, or new symptoms of sickness
  • Offering a hybrid class if needed to include an online gathering and smaller group outdoor gathering
  • Use of masks, extra cleaning protocols, and other mitigation steps for children's programs
  • Online parent education opportunities to share with other adults and gain invaluable developmentally appropriate information​

In the meantime, we have enjoyed...

Circle Times via Zoom

Teachers host 30min circle times via Zoom during regular class times.  Teachers prepare themes or activities, sing familiar songs, read books and facilitate show and tell sessions. The familiar content and routine are a comfort to many kids.

Parent Support

Parents have the option of staying connected through group chats, while parent educators share resources and evening checkin sessions for parent's via Zoom.  

Weekly Activities via Email

Our teachers are an invaluable resource when it comes to entertaining kiddos.  The world is their class room and our teachers have been busy sharing ideas for activities, crafts and experiments for students to try at home.

Responsible Leadership

Our board has been in close contact as we prepare to eventually return to in-person instruction, with the health and safety of our community as a top priority, as always.  
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Art supplies, from teacher Katie
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Toddler class story time (siblings welcome!)
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Thank you parade for teacher Katie