Benson Hill Cooperative Preschool

Classes for Infants to Kindergarten-

(birth to 5 years)

Benson Hill Co-op Preschool has been serving children and parents in our community for over forty years. Our preschool offers large daylight classrooms with a variety of materials including; free choice art area, children's library, drama room, blocks, and large indoor/outdoor play areas, plus convenient parking. We are just a short drive from Renton, Kent, Auburn, and Tukwila.

Benson Hill Cooperative Preschool is a not-for-profit preschool.

Benson Hill Cooperative Preschool teachers and parents work together to:

-Encourage your child's intellectual growth.
-Develop his/her positive self-esteem through self directed and/or teacher directed activities and parent participation.
-Foster all aspects of your child - including cognitive, social, emotional and physical development with sensitivity to your child's individual interests and needs.
-We work toward achieving these goals through discovery, exploration, and experimentation as well as manipulation of materials, decision-making, small group activities, and large group interaction.

Benefits for children:

- Small class-size, ratio of one adult to four children
- Creative, experienced teachers
- Art, music and science programs
- Gym and large muscle activities
- Listening and language development
- Unique and educational field trips
- Social interaction with peers and adults
- Kindergarten readiness

Benefits for parents:

-Parent Education Classes. We are affiliated with Green River Community College and parents earn college credits as a part of their Parent Education Classes. These classes are taught by GRCC Early Childhood Education staff.
-Direct observation and participation with your child in their first learning experience
-Shared experiences with your child
-A network of support from teachers, college instructors and other co-op parents
-Resources, books and information on early childhood development