Welcome to CCC!
Celebrating Almost 100 Years of Nurturing Children Through Play
As a cooperative preschool, CCC’s mission is to create, for children and their families, a dynamic and diverse environment in which learning, empowerment and growth happen in the moment through play, creativity, connection and community.
Play-based
Preschoolers thrive with a play-based developmental philosophy
Child-led
Going along with and supporting children's needs
Cooperative
Parents can participate in early social and educational experiences
Ready to apply?
We are now enrolling for the 2025-26 school year!
We invite you to learn more about our programs, philosophy and admissions process, then schedule a school tour.
About Us
A Century of Nurturing: CCC is proud to be one of the oldest continually operating cooperative preschools in North America, with a history dating back to 1927
Unique Cooperative Model: Our school thrives on a partnership between parents and a dedicated professional teaching staff. We believe that learning is a collaborative journey.
Play-Based Learning: We understand the power of play in nurturing young minds. Our play based approach encourages children to explore, create and develop critical skills.
Why CCC?
Fostering Confidence: We strive to create a nurturing and stimulating environment where every child feels confident, competent and cherished
Cultivating Diversity: We celebrate diversity and believe it’s a cornerstone of a well-rounded education. Our community encourages cultural awareness, understanding and empathy.
Parental Involvement: At CCC, parents play an active role in their child’s education. Our cooperative model allows families to be engaged partners in the learning process and our strong PARENT EDUCATION program is unparalleled.
Trying to decide between Transitional Kindergarten (TK)
or a Play Based Preschool like CCC?
