MIXED-AGE
ENVIRONMENT
The learning environment is specially designed to meet the needs of a mixed-age group (3-5 year old). Older children establish social conscious from their roles as mentors and nurturers, while the younger ones get the opportunity to observe and model the behavior of their classmates.
DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE
Our curriculum offers a range of appropriate choices that meet the needs and interests of each child. What they learn is guided by individual readiness, ability and interest, not by age. Our teachers strive to offer appropriate learning activities that support children’s continuous growth.
PLAY-BASED
LEARNING
The youngest students learn best through guided play. Building gross and fine motor skills, social interactions and problem solving, play-based learning is key to our approach. Oral language, emergent literacy, pre-math, listening and many other skills are core to our curriculum.
COOPERATIVE
PHILOSOPHY
As a cooperative school, parents are provided great insight into their child’s development. With parents in the classroom one day a month on average, they have a real hands-on involvement in their preschooler’s education, which helps connect consistent learning between home and school.
“The teachers are incredibly caring and kind, while also being insightful, thoughtful and intuitive. They mix play and structure so perfectly, providing my son with a playground while also preparing him incredibly well to enter the next phase of his education.
- Lindsay G.”
Jill Manchester
Jill has served as director since 2013, and began teaching at the Co-op in 2007 after her children attended. She received her degree in Psychology along with a Masters of Education from the University of Bridgeport. Before joining the Co-op, she taught kindergarten, first and third grades for 16 years and has more than 35 years of education and administration experience.
megan tormey
Ms. Megan originally came to the Co-op as a parent in 2019, and joined us in 2022 as a part-time teacher. She has a passion for the arts and enjoys sharing her love of music and movement with the students! She also introduced a pre-k STEM program to our curriculum and can be found experimenting or gardening with our students most days!
kate mock
Ms. Kate came to the Co-op in 2020 as a teaching assistant and quickly became an irreplaceable part of our family. She is our very own Disney Princess (she loves all things Disney and takes several trips a year!) and usually dresses the part. The Co-op kids love having her at school every day and she always has a full lap!
Join Us
We offer an exciting and nurturing environment for children ages 3 -5. Please email us to set up a tour and be on the lookout for our Open House and Preview Days. Fall 2025 Registration will begin in February.
Dallas Cooperative Preschool
11001 Midway Road
Dallas, TX 75229
214-352-8702