Bates Technical College

The cooperative preschool program is a parent/child participation program offered through Bates Technical College in Tacoma which is designed to assist in providing developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children ages 2 to 5.

Parents enroll in the Bates Technical College parent education program, and enroll their children in the cooperative preschool of their choice. Parents assist in the classroom on a rotational basis as part of the laboratory experience. On a monthly basis, they attend a parent education opportunity presented by the co-op preschool, Bates Technical College, or a community agency, as part of the lecture requirement. Parents also conduct the non-profit business of the preschool.

While parents are enrolled in the Bates Technical College parent education program, they earn college credits in a continuing education program. Home & Family Life Instructors from Bates Technical College provide the cooperative preschools with teacher and leadership training, parent education seminars, technical assistance, information and support. Parents enrolled in affiliated cooperative preschools have access to many parenting resources on the College campus.

The Cooperative Preschool Program philosophy is that whole child development allows a child to grow physically, emotionally, socially and intellectually. The program is designed to:
  • Teach new concepts in science, math, language, music and art
  • Provide opportunities for language development
  • Support a child's self-esteem
  • Develop social skills
  • Provide new experiences and an awareness of their community
  • Provide children with individualized attention and support as they acquire and strengthen new skills

For more information:

Bates Technical College
South Campus
2201 South 78th St. 
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 680-7400
www.bates.ctc.edu

 

Are you a current GHCP family wanting to pay your tuition and fees, view your class roster or download forms? Please visit the Jovial Family Portal. 

​Our Mission: The Gig Harbor Cooperative Preschool is a parent-operated, non-profit corporation affiliated with Bates Technical College that provides quality learning experiences for children and promotes the development of knowledge and skills for strong and healthy families.
GHCP is a non-profit corporation open to all students. Gig Harbor Cooperative Preschool reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran in its programs and activities in accordance with college policy, and applicable federal and state statutes and regulations.