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  • A History of Drayton

    The first cooperative preschool was started in 1916 by a group of twelve faculty wives at the University of California who wanted to secure social education for their children, parent education for themselves, and a little free time for their Red Cross work. The first parent cooperative was followed in the 1930’s by five others.…

  • candid shot of students at a co-op preschool in Michigan.

    What is a cooperative preschool?

    A cooperative preschool is owned and operated by parents. Parents work in the classroom alongside the teacher and children, and an Executive Board of parents elected by co-op members oversees the day-to-day operation of the preschool. Being a co-op also allows us to keep our tuition low while offering a unique, high quality program. DACP…

  • Students learning in a bright classroom in Ferndale, Michigan

    What is a play-based curriculum?

    Play is children’s ‘work’. It’s how they discover and learn about the world. We offer children a variety of developmentally appropriate activities each day, encouraging independence and creativity. In this way, the child learns to make decisions, think critically, and becomes self-reliant. By following a program that allows children the opportunity to make choices and…