Benson Hill Cooperative Preschool, Kent

Benson Hill Cooperative Preschool offers classes for children from birth through five years old. We have been proudly serving families in the South Puget Sound area for 50 years. Our preschool offers large daylight classrooms with a variety of materials including; free choice art area, children's library, drama room, block building room, large indoor play area and natural playground with sensory garden and mud kitchen. We are just a short drive from Renton, Kent, Covington, Maple Valley, Auburn, and Tukwila.

We believe parents are their child’s first teacher, and we elaborate on that connection to nurture the children’s curiosity and self esteem in the classroom. This direct parent involvement helps children develop all aspects of growth; cognitive, social, emotional and physical. With parents and teachers working together in the classroom, our children can discover, explore, create, and learn to make decisions with confidence. We believe in a continuum of growth and provide opportunities for families to foster relationships that will continue to grow as their child moves up into each class through graduation.

The curriculum at Benson Hill is crafted with exceptional care from our experienced teachers. At Benson Hill we place a high value on the benefits of emergent curriculum, which means topics are guided by the interests of the children and evolve as they change throughout the school year. Our teachers take pride in preparing the children for Kindergarten and helping parents feel ready for this big step. With a strong background in elementary school and Reggio-Emilia http://www.brainy-child.com/article/reggioemilia.shtml classrooms, our teachers diligently observe the children to ensure the classroom environment adapts to their needs and provides stimulation for every child's learning style. This play-based learning approach partnered with our unique class environment is what makes Benson Hill such a magical place and sets us apart from other preschools.