Our Classes
Play Based Learning that prepares children for Kindergarten with a nurturing and inclusive environment
Toddlers
The Toddler class at Wedgwood Co-op offers little ones (ages 1-2) an opportunity to explore, play and interact with other children in a safe and stimulating environment. Class meets once a week and a parent or caregiver stays with the child.
Many of our caregivers find lifelong friends in our co-op classes. The Toddlers class is an excellent place to get to know families in our neighborhood and have built-in support from our parent educator about parenting questions or concerns you have.
Fast Facts
Age
One year old by August 31
Meets
Fridays 11am - 1pm with parent/caregiver
Cost
2025-2026 School Year:
$100/mo
+ NSC tuition $59.37/quarter
Beth Graham
Toddlers Class Teacher
I am truly looking forward to being your child's teacher this year and getting to know your family.
My cooperative preschool journey began with my own experiences as a co-op parent with my children in a toddlers classroom. In my life before being a mom, I received my Masters in Teaching from Seattle University. For ten years, I had the pleasure of being an elementary school teacher in the Lake Washington School District. My focus, after becoming a parent, has shifted to Early Childhood Education. I have been a co-op preschool teacher in Seattle since 2018.
I strive to create a warm and engaging environment where the children feel adored and comfortable trying new things. It is my hope that the first school experience that your child has sets them up for a love of school, learning, and curiosity. I am passionate about music, process-based art, and play-based learning.
Sally Olson
Toddlers NSC Parent Educator
I am very happy to be the Parent Educator for the Wedgwood Toddlers class! I've been a Parent Educator with the Seattle Colleges since 2000. I received my Master of Social Work degree from the University of Michigan in 1987, where the focus of my clinical training was child psychotherapy and parent consultation. I worked for the first 12 years of my career as a child and adult psychotherapist, and served as a Child Mental Health Consultant for Head Start and ECEAP preschools. I also taught the Roots of Empathy curriculum in the Seattle Public Schools and led children’s therapy groups for Divorce Lifeline.
In my parent education work, I weave in stories from my own experience and those of families I’ve met and worked with over the years to make real the research-based information and practical tips that I share. I truly enjoy working with young children and families. One of my favorite aspects of this work is the observation of young children learning - just watching their faces and body language as they explore, think and light up with new discoveries!
My husband and I are the parents of two grown daughters who live in the area, which is just wonderful!
Pre 3's
Pre-3s learn through playful exploration and clear, kind guidance from the teacher and parents. Our play-based curriculum promotes the development of social skills, emotional intelligence, scientific inquiry, literacy, physical capabilities (fine and gross motor skills), mathematics, and a lifelong love of learning. The majority of the class time is free choice. Children can choose from a variety of activities designed to spark curiosity and delight, inspire imaginary play, and foster creativity.
Our class is organized around weekly themes that emerge out of the children's direct experience and interests. Themes may include seasons, feelings, friendship, animals, plants, weather, vehicles, etc.
Fast Facts
Age
Two years old by Aug 31
Meets
Monday and Friday 8:45am-11am
Parent/Caregiver works in class one of the two days
Cost
2025-2026 School Year:
$135/mo
+ NSC tuition $59.37/quarter
Beth Graham
Pre 3's Class Teacher
I am truly looking forward to being your child's teacher this year and getting to know your family.
My cooperative preschool journey began with my own experiences as a co-op parent with my children in a toddlers classroom. In my life before being a mom, I received my Masters in Teaching from Seattle University. For ten years, I had the pleasure of being an elementary school teacher in the Lake Washington School District. My focus, after becoming a parent, has shifted to Early Childhood Education. I have been a co-op preschool teacher in Seattle since 2018.
I strive to create a warm and engaging environment where the children feel adored and comfortable trying new things. It is my hope that the first school experience that your child has sets them up for a love of school, learning, and curiosity. I am passionate about music, process-based art, and play-based learning.
Beth Goss
Pre 3's NSC Parent Educator
I’m looking forward to spending time with your children and supporting you and your family on this parenting adventure! Let me tell you a little about myself.
After doing my graduate work in Elementary Education at Eastern Michigan University, I moved to Seattle and began work as a preschool teacher. After several years of spending my days with infants and toddlers, as well as becoming a mother myself, I realized that I wanted to shift my focus to Early Childhood Education. I was a preschool teacher, a childcare administrator, and a teacher trainer before I started working at North Seattle College in 2002. I'm also a Certified Childbirth Educator, a Certified Gottman Educator and Training Specialist, specializing in the transition to parenthood.
My two children are in their 20s and are happily engaged in their semi-adult lives. I have found, however, that my mom was right- you never stop parenting your kids!
3-5's/Pre-K
Children ages 3 to 5 meet four days a week in our play-based class to practice social skills, learn emotional intelligence, build literacy and math skills, and much more. The 3-5's curriculum celebrates each child as an individual during a special week, when we explore their interests and the diversity of our community. Children learn about cultures and traditions through stories, pretend play, art, and guest visitors.
The first Monday of each month, the older set of kids (Pre-K) venture out of the classroom for exciting field trips that broaden their understanding of the world and build their sense of community.
Skills needed for Kindergarten are woven throughout the classroom experience so that all children are ready for the transition by the time they finish Pre-K.
Fast Facts
Age
3 or 4 years old by August 31
Meets
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am-1pm
Parent/Caregiver works in class one day a week
Cost
2024-2025 School Year:
$335/mo for 3-5's
$365/mo for Pre-K (4 years old by Aug 31)
+ NSC tuition $59.37/quarter
Corissa Allyn
3-5's Class Teacher
I am excited to be your child's teacher in 3-5's this year. I have been a part of Seattle Cooperative Preschools for 9 years and first attended Phinney Neighborhood Preschool Co-op (PNPC) with both of my children. We completed all coop programs from toddlers to Pre-K. While at PNPC I served on the all school board as all-school secretary, all-school fundraiser and class chair. I was also the lead teacher for the PNPC summer camp program. I then transferred my youngest to Wedgwood Co-op for her gap year before Kindergarten and final year of Pre-K. We live in the Wedgwood neighborhood and we have loved being a part of this community. I am so excited to continue the legacy that Wedgwood Co-op has.
I love everything about what a co-op classroom brings to parents and students. I love how involved both parents and teachers alike can be in the classroom. I love the collaboration that makes this program an amazing preschool experience for all. My teaching philosophy is rooted in project based and child directed learning. I also enjoy creating fun, messy art projects for children to learn by experimenting. I love children's imaginations at this age and I am excited to see what ideas and creations we can make together.
In my free time, I like to play softball, garden, camp with my family, and tend to my small flock of backyard chickens. I can't wait to be your child's teacher where we can explore and have fun together.