Childrens Community Center

When I toured CCC I had tears in my eyes, it was what I had always dreamed of for a preschool for my child. Let me set the scene: kids enjoying snack in the “garden café” and grazing on fennel, mint leaves, and cherry tomatoes fresh off the vine alongside the served snack; rotating games and projects that change every week and keep the kids constantly engaged, guest teachers coming in to teach dance or discuss native plants and make seed balls, parents sharing their family traditions at circle time and then baking mooncakes or challah bread with the kids, mindful conflict resolution happening all the time where the kids ask for a “check-in” (something we now do at home on a daily basis); kids building canal systems in the sandbox from the rainwater basin; and passionate teachers telling imaginative stories while the children eat lunch. These are just a few of the things that make CCC magical. One of the ways I’ve grown the most as a parent is the workshops that help parents navigate hard topics like how to talk about race with your children. CCC is the oldest co-op preschool in the country and was founded nearly 100 years ago, some of the teachers have been there for over 16 years, that alone speaks volumes! I can’t recommend this school enough for anyone who wants to raise their kids in a loving and intentional community.

CCC is such an incredibly magical place. The teachers and staff are phenomenal at guiding both children and their families/caregivers. The co-op model requires effort and input from all, and the result is a truly supportive and nourishing village that is hard to find in so many aspects of our modern world. The anti-biased, play-based approach is invaluable - our child has developed creativity, confidence, friendships, conflict resolution skills, and so much imagination. The school is dedicated to inclusion and belonging and really walks the walk to create an inclusive space for all families. I am so glad we chose this preschool as our home away from home.

We love CCC! There are so many opportunities for creative outdoor and indoor play. The teachers create a space for kids to be themselves and they are experienced at helping kids work through challenging moments. It's impactful watching the CCC teachers help kids build skills to communicate about their needs, boundaries, and feelings. We have grown tremendously as parents by being part of this co-op and being in community with the teachers and other families.

My child goes to CCC and it's been the most incredible learning experience for both him and myself. The program is play based and kids spend a lot of time outdoors- two things that were really important to me when I was searching for a preschool. As a coop, parent's participate regularly in the classroom and in doing so, get to be actively involved in their children's education as well as learn about important topics such as communication, self regulation, and conflict management. More than anything, the sense of community and belonging has been really wonderful. Being new to the area, this was important to our family. I highly recommend CCC for any families looking for a local coop!

CCC is a truly magical place for children and families, and we feel so lucky to be part of this beautiful community. The teachers are true masters of child development and treat each child like their own. I am constantly in awe of how the teachers are able to find and bring out the good in each and every child and make them all feel special, valued, and cared for. One of the best parts of being a CCC parent is the opportunity to be directly involved with your child’s education and getting to learn alongside the staff about how to be a stronger parent and community member. Although we have only been at the school for a couple months, I have already grown so much as a parent, and my daughter is thriving as well.