Welcome to

Start Here! Preschool

A non-profit Parent Cooperative Preschool

Start Here! Preschool is a play-based early childhood program where learning begins with curiosity, exploration, and community.

As a non-profit parent cooperative, we offer a warm, hands-on environment where children grow socially, emotionally, and academically through developmentally appropriate play.

With strong parent involvement, we nurture friendships, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

Our structure

Redmond’s oldest Parent-Cooperative preschool, established in 1973, Start Here! Preschool has only two paid staff-members: the Lead Teacher and Assistant Teacher.

By enrolling at Start Here! parents agree to take an active role in their child’s preschool experience. This includes rotating classroom aide shifts, participating in fundraising, school cleaning, and taking on leadership roles through our non-profit Board of Directors, or on our Maintenance Team or Fundraising Committee.

This high level of involvement keeps our adult-to-child ratio low and fosters a strong sense of community. Families gain a deeper connection to their child’s early education — something you won’t find in most traditional preschool settings.