Enrollment for 2026-2027 School Year Is Now Open

Our Group II class for 3-4 year olds is now full for the 2026-27 school year. Contact [email protected] if you would like to be put on the waitlist. Spots are still available for Group I and Group III.
Experience the joys of a Cooperative Preschool
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When your student attends class at KCP, they have access to three indoor rooms and the playground during their class session. Our program keeps children engaged, moving their bodies and learning through play. Parents get involved by helping one day a week. Learn more about a Co-Op and how to register at KCP

Current News & Events​




​KCP Awarded First-Place (Gold) by The Seattle Times 
Kirkland Cooperative Preschool was recently the top-choice (Gold) pick for area preschools in The Seattle Times' Best in the PNW's 2024 contest. KCP's success is due to the past and present teachers and families who show up every day to play, love, learn and grow together.
KCP is Celebrating 78 Years!
​Our program was started in 1947 by a group of moms interested in a cooperative program for their children. We opened our doors in a converted chicken coop on Finn Hill. We have come a long way to our present location in Salt House Church. read more
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KCP Featured in a Redfin Article About Kirkland
KCP was recently noted as a Unique Thing to Do in Kirkland. Read more about KCP (and other fun activities in Kirkland!) in the article on Redfin's blog here

Welcome to KCP

We believe:
  • Education is a family process. Children and their parents both benefit from our cooperative learning environment.
  • Children learn through creative play, becoming chefs, dancers, scientists, storytellers, woodworkers, musicians, paleontologists, and artists as they combine activity and discovery with imagination.
We offer:
  • Three age-appropriate classes for preschool children and their parents.
  • Parents learn side by side with their children through involvement in their children's education.
  • Monthly parent education meetings cover topics such as self-esteem, sibling relations, learning development, or boundaries, and allow parents to share concerns and ideas.

From KCP Parents

What will you and your child experience when you enroll at KCP?
​See Registration and Classes to learn more.
"What a great experience KCP has been for my daughter and myself! We both love the mix of parent involvement and independence. Having a personal work day and getting to interact with other parents and teachers has allowed closer relationships/friendships for both myself and daughter. There is a comfort in knowing your child is truly cared for by the teachers and other parents of this school. I highly recommend our play based co-operative school!" - Malaika S.

"This is our family's 4th year and second child at KCP and we couldn't be happier. When my oldest son went off to Kindergarten last fall, I knew he had gained everything he needed to be successful in school at KCP. The friendships he formed are still his friends today and the amazing teachers are always asking how he is doing in school. Co-op is a wonderful way to transition your child from home-life to school and independence. A wonderful experience for the whole family." - Janna S.
"This exactly what I was looking for in a preschool. Affordable, play-based, wonderful teachers, and a great community of families. Since you volunteer in the classroom every week, you get to know the other kids as well as their parents/caregivers, so I feel very comfortable leaving my child there on the days I drop-off. It's a very supportive and encouraging community. I couldn't have asked for a better experience for my child." - Robyn S.

"When I was looking for a preschool for my daughters I wanted a play-based program that was affordable and the opportunity to be involved in the classroom. KCP was just the right fit for us! All the teachers are great and my kids love it! We're very happy to be a part of the KCP family!" - Kristen K.