A play-based co-op preschool in the heart of Chester County, where parents and kids all belong.

Making memories and fostering lifelong friendships since 1972

People

who create magical Playschool moments for our students

Meet Our Staff

Programs

that make our school a unique and special place to learn

What We Learn

Parents

are the backbone of our co-op, and keep everything running smoothly

How it Works
A two-story house with an ivory exterior, brown roof, and red trim, surrounded by lush green trees and bushes, with a white picket fence and mailbox in front.
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Come visit us!

We’d love to welcome you and your little one to Playschool, located in a historic and charming house in West Chester. The best way to get a feel for our joyful, play-filled environment is to come see it in action. During your tour, you’ll get to explore our colorful classrooms, check out the imaginative play areas, and, depending on the timing of your visit, meet some of the warm and wonderful teachers who make our school feel like a second home. You’ll learn more about our play-based philosophy, what a typical day looks like, and how we support each child’s growth through creativity, exploration, and fun. We can’t wait to share our magical little school with you!

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Two young children, a girl and a boy, playing with red playdough and various cookie cutters on a table in a classroom setting.
A young girl sitting on the floor next to a door with a blue frame, wearing sunglasses, a pink dress, white leggings, and black boots. She is smiling and leaning against a yellow wall. There is a green bucket with toys near her.
Two children walking on a multicolored balance beam at a playground. The girl is wearing a purple jacket and white pants with black dots, and the boy is wearing a gray jacket and dark jeans.
A group of young children and two adult women sitting on the classroom floor, smiling and laughing. The classroom has colorful educational posters and decorations on the yellow wall behind them.
Children and an adult playing with a colorful parachute outdoors near a playground slide on a sunny day.
Kids in a classroom playing with colorful geometric tiles on the carpeted floor. One girl in the foreground is reaching out to place tiles, with an educational card nearby. Other children are in the background, some holding books. The walls are yello
Young girl lying next to a colorful chalk drawing on a carpeted floor.
Children gathered around a red table creating crafts with various materials such as cotton, wood slices, and colorful paper strips in a classroom.
A woman shows a large bone to a group of children outdoors on a grassy area near a wooded area.
Young boy with a smiling face, light brown hair, wearing a white shirt, sitting indoors with other children in the background.
Two children playing with a water table outdoors on a grassy backyard, with trees and a fence in the background.
Group of children playing with Play-Doh at a green outdoor table on a sunny day during summer camp.
Children running outdoors on a sunny day in a park with large trees and green grass.
A young boy sitting at a classroom table, painting with a brush on a green tray, with colorful educational materials on the walls behind him.
A young boy standing in a classroom holding a sign with the number 5 and the words "MORE MINUTES." He is smiling and wearing a gray and black hoodie. In the foreground, a girl with blonde hair tied in a braid is partially visible. The background incl
A young boy sitting on the carpeted floor in a classroom, surrounded by colorful foam tiles, with shelves of toys and storage bins in the background.
Three young girls playing inside a bright blue wooden playhouse with yellow accents, smiling at the camera with a white picket fence and trees in the background.
A young girl with brown hair, wearing a blue floral dress, smiling and holding a wooden cutout shape in a colorful classroom setting.
A young boy playing with toy fire trucks at a colorful indoor play area with blue window frames and yellow walls.
A young girl with curly hair, smiling, kneeling on the floor in a classroom, holding a small box, with another girl sitting behind her, wearing a white shirt and colorful pants.
Children sitting on the floor in a classroom with colorful striped curtains in the background.
A group of children playing and smiling at a playground, with one girl in the foreground smiling widely.
A young girl sitting on the classroom floor, playing with colorful foam shapes. She is wearing a gray long-sleeve shirt and dark pants with stripes on the side. The background shows classroom furniture and educational posters.
A young boy sitting on the floor with a toy car in his hand, surrounded by toy vehicles and playmat, in a colorful classroom with other children and a teacher in the background.
Children playing and dancing with bubbles in a colorful classroom. A girl in a pink dress is in the center, with other kids around her, and bubbles floating in the air.
A young boy playing with a toy car in a colorful playroom surrounded by toys and storage bins.
A young girl in colorful pajamas feeding sheep behind a wire fence in a farm setting.
A young girl with blonde hair in pigtails, wearing a pink shirt and skirt, playing with toy farm animals and a farm set at a table in a classroom.
A young girl in a pink dress and cream cardigan standing outside on grass, smiling, next to a colorful plastic spiral toy with multiple slides and tracks.
Three young girls sitting at a table enjoying ice cream and snacks at an outdoor gathering with other children and adults in the background.
Young girl with long blond hair smiling and holding a stick with an orange ball in a classroom filled with musical instruments, surrounded by other children playing instruments, and a woman playing guitar in the background.
A young girl lying on her stomach on a carpeted floor, smiling at the camera, with wooden toy blocks arranged in front of her. In the background, two other children are playing in a brightly decorated room with yellow walls, blue window frames, and v