Peninsula Pre-Three Cooperative (Port Angeles)
A parent-run cooperative preschool affiliated with Peninsula College's Family Life Education Program.
Program Philosophy
Peninsula Pre-3 Cooperative is a place for parents, grandparents, and caregivers join their young child(ren) each week for a wide variety of activities led by an experienced Early Childhood Education teacher. Adults join each other with a Parent Education Instructor from Peninsula College to discuss child development and other parenting topics. The Peninsula Pre-3 Cooperative has been offering programs to parents of young children on the Peninsula since 1975.
Class Times, Age Groupings & Fees
- Tuesday, 9:30 am to 11:30 am: 10 months – 2 years*
- Wednesday, 9:30 am to 11:30 am: 18 months – 3 ½ years*
- Thursday, 9:00 am to 11:00 am: 10 months – 3 ½ years*
- Thursday evening, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm: 10 months – 3 ½ years*
*Child's age in September
Registration:
• $40.00 per year; non-refundable
Tuition:
• $130.00 per quarter for morning classes (10 classes over 11 weeks)
• $105.00 per quarter for evening class (10 classes over 11 weeks)
Tuition assistance may be available. Please complete the financial assistance application and contact the membership coordinator for more information.
Financial Assistance Application
Registration & Online Forms
Welcome! Pre-Three Cooperative (Jovial.org)
Immunization Form and Exemption Certificate
Family Portal for registered families
Calendar
- January 7, 2025: 1st week of winter classes
- March 25, 2025: 1st week of spring classes
- March 31–April 4, 2025: spring break
- TBD: summer classes
Safety Video
Activities
- Music
- Art
- Social Interactions
- Dramatic Play
- Outdoor Play
- Field Trips
- Science/sensory play
Children's Teachers
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Tegan Glaude Tegan moved to Port Angeles in 2011 from the Seattle area, where she had completed a dual degree in Biology and The Program on the Environment from UW Seattle. She loves living on the North Olympic Peninsula and exploring the forests and beaches with her husband and three kids. Tegan joined a Pre3 class in the fall of 2015 after having her first child and transitioning to a stay-at-home parent. She continued with Pre3 off and on through June 2022 with her next two children. She really found Pre3 helpful in navigating parenting challenges, and is happy to help the Pre3 co-op succeed, and reach more families going forward. In her free time, Tegan loves reading, middle of the week crossword puzzles, and crafting. |
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Shelby Simmons Teacher Shelby is a certified Elementary Teacher that has been staying at home with her two boys. She joined the Co-Op with her son as a student and will be joining the team as a teacher. Shelby has been teaching since 2016 and has taught in East Wenatchee and Port Angeles. Her favorite thing about being a teacher is celebrating growth with her students. When Shelby is not in the classroom she is at the park with her boys or at home creating something with her Cricut. |
Parent Involvement
Along with bringing yourself and your child to class each week, parents are asked to:
- Act as a classroom aid, helping the teacher on a rotating basis with other parents.
- Attend and participate in parenting education discussion and meetings.
- Participate in and support the fundraising activities of the Co-op.
Parenting Education is facilitated at each session by instructors from Peninsula College. Topics include child development, community resources, and other appropriate topics in parenting. Peninsula College credits are earned.
Peninsula College Instructors
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Carrie Sanford Carrie Sanford is a parent education instructor for the Peninsula Pre-3 Cooperative. Carrie graduated with a BA in Psychology from Whitman College. She's been an educator for over 25 years and with Peninsula College since 2016. Long ago, she was a member of the co-op with her daughter. Carrie maintains that she learns more from her students than she could possibly impart to them. In her down time, she can be found walking her dog, hanging out with her spouse and daughter, reading or writing. |
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Wendy Butterworth Wendy Butterworth is a parent education instructor for the Peninsula Pre-3 Cooperative. Wendy graduated with a BS in Recreation Resource Management from Utah State University. She spent ten years in education with the National Park Service and has been focusing on early childhood education for the last ten years. Wendy spends her time outside of class admiring the coast with her husband, playing with her dog and trying out the latest parenting tricks she has learned on her three children. She is humbled to be on this parenting adventure with her Pre-3 families and grateful for their insights. |
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Kaydee Ciarlo Kaydee Ciarlo is the Board Advisor for Peninsula Pre-3 Cooperative. She studied Cultural Anthropology at Western Washington University. After college she worked as a reading instructor and instructional aide at the elementary school level. Kaydee and her children participated, then she taught and was a volunteer board member at Peninsula Pre-3 Cooperative. |
Comments from Pre-3 Parents
"We have so much fun each week at Peninsula Pre3 Co-op. We started when my son was almost 9 months old, and now he's 2 1/2- he's been able to grow and learn with the same group of kiddos for almost two years now!"
"My cooperative experience has been nothing but positive. My child and I have made new friends, and it feels great to be a working part of such an important program."
"My son loves Pre 3. This fall will be his third year in the program. He enjoys the songs, crafts, and of course playing with friends. We've met great people through Pre 3 as well."
Location (Unaffiliated):
First Baptist Church
5th and Laurel
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Please park in the lot on 5th and use the main entrance at
north side of building off the alley
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 876
Port Angeles, WA 98362
For more information:
Membership Coordinator
Phone: (360) 207-5663
Email:
peninsulaprethree@gmail.com