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Parents' Cooperative Preschool and Kindergarten

2434 E BattlefieldSpringfield, MO 65804
Phone: (417) 986-5330
Business Hours: 8am-1pmEmail: parentscooperative@gmail.comWebsite: Visit Website Google Map

Our school was founded in 1977 and made an official LLC in 1978. The goal was and is to offer small class sizes and high-quality, secular education with family involvement. We have been in a variety of spaces since the creation of our school. Our location offers wonderful indoor play opportunities, a great outdoor space, and of course, an extremely clean learning space. We have three certified educators who are former public school educators on staff. We believe having a "why" behind our curriculum and goals ensures all students are met where they are developmentally and are appropriately supported. 


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Lindsey (she/her), mom to Jaxson, has really enjoyed the experience since her son started this year. “PCPK loves your children for exactly who they are. They allow them to feel what they’re feeling and they encourage each child to be themselves. They show them and teach them respect and kindness.” When Lindsey needed help assembling a jungle gym for her son’s birthday party, PCPK parents came to help. “It’s a community of people who all have similar goals and wants for their children. It’s a family.” 

When Ashley (she/her), now mom of 3, enrolled her daughter Mia, she was concerned that it might be too much for her reserved daughter. Now in her second year at the school, Mia (now 4) has become a social butterfly. “I have watched my daughter thrive at PCPK, academically and socially,” Ashley said.  Juggling a growing family while working full-time is no easy feat, but Ashley has found a real community there. “Not only is the school great for learning, but the environment it creates for families is incredible,” Ashley said. “It truly is a community that cares about each other. from organizing meal trains, to helping with fundraisers, there are countless ways to help and be helped by this wonderful school.” 

The involvement piece was a big selling point for Megan (she/her), mom of Indigo (3). “Getting to know teachers and other parents is invaluable,” Megan said. “It created a real sense of trust for us with the staff and other families because you really get to know them this way.”   Megan also feels that the cooperative model helped make this first educational experience a positive one. “Our daughter has absolutely thrived in this environment after the long isolation of Covid, and being able to be in the classroom easing her transition the first few days was amazing.”