Our School History

Madison Park Cooperative Preschool began in 1970 as a small baby-sitting cooperative.  Recognizing the need for current parenting information and early childhood education, we became one of several parent-operated preschools affiliated with the Parent Education Program at Seattle Central Community College (SCCC).

 

Our affiliation with SCCC provides many benefits:

1. An experienced parent education instructor (parent educator) observes classes, consults with teachers, advises the Board, attends class meetings, facilitates discussions and counsels parents.

2. Every parent in our Co-op is a registered student at SCCC and entitled to the use of school facilities and discounts. The course is called Parent/Child Study Laboratory and it is a non-graded, tuition-free course. Credit may be obtained in some circumstances.

3. MPCP follows general guidelines for parent participation at preschools that have been established by the College and State Board on Community College Education.

4. SCCC provides us with current information on parenting conferences and publications, as well as connections to other family support organizations and professionals.

5. For tax purposes, our affiliation with SCCC allows MPCP to be considered a non-profit organization.

6. We send a representative to the Parent Advisory Council (PAC) meetings at SCCC.

7. Our teacher liability and student medical insurance coverage for enrolled parents and children is provided under a group insurance policy held by SCCC.

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Madison Park Cooperative Preschool  1900 43rd Avenue East  Seattle, WA 98112            206.324.7846     
  Donations to MPCP are tax deductible: 501(c)3 - 91-0889472