Welcome To Valley Drive Preschool
Founded in 1958, Valley Drive is a play based cooperative preschool for children 2 to 5 year olds. As a cooperative school, parents & teachers partner together to create a unique and enriching preschool experience for children.
About Our Program
Our half-day, cooperative program offers a play-based curriculum that focuses on sensory exploration, music, movement, art, science, and discovery. We believe in child-centered learning and encourage our students to explore their interests and environment. We value the importance of time spent outdoors where children can play & learn in a natural setting.
Why Choose a Cooperative Preschool?
Valley Drive Preschool connects participating families and forges lasting friendships and support networks.
- Children take pride in working alongside their parents in the classroom.
- Parents have a unique opportunity to observe and interact with their child during the school day.
- Parents observe their children’s daily growth and development at school.
- Low adult-to-child ratio.
- Learn valuable parenting techniques from experienced teachers.
Testimonials
Word of mouth has been the driver of our success for over 60 years. Here are some of the great things people have said about us:
Valley Drive was the best gift I could have given to my children and our family. Our kids had the freedom to learn through play about social skills, emotional regulation, and the world around them. Through co-oping, I had the opportunity to witness their teachers in action and learn strategies for encouraging my children to navigate friendships and transitions. Valley Drive is not just a preschool – it is a community of families who support each other to create a warm, loving environment for their kids. The teachers provided our children with the confidence to advocate for themselves and the empathy to connect with others. All of us (especially the kids) miss our days at Valley Drive. I can never adequately express my thanks to the teachers and staff at Valley Drive for giving us that safe bubble for our children, particularly during the pandemic years. We all carry a piece of Valley Drive in our hearts! – Alexa
I loved the connections that co-oping fostered between parents and students. Valley Drive is a unique school that allowed us as parents to be a part of our children’s educational, social, emotional development. Seeing our daughter thrive in the play-based curriculum and watching her and her friends growth over the years there was amazing!
Knowing that such supportive teachers, administration, and parents were around our daughter and her friends was such a relief I didn’t even know I felt until I didn’t have it. Valley Drive was an incredible community and we miss it now! ~ ChristinaThis is our second year at Valley Drive, and we absolutely love it. Great teachers, a great playground, and a great community of families. Highly recommend! ~ Blake
Our daughter is thriving at Valley Drive Preschool. Moving abroad, we were nervous about her adjusting to a new environment. From our first contact with the admin team, who helped us organize our paperwork, to the initial playground playdate, meeting families and teachers—especially the wonderful Miss Wendy and Miss Erica—we felt warmly welcomed. This is a beautiful community, and we consider ourselves incredibly fortunate to have our daughter at VDPS. ~ Amber