Russell Cooperative Preschool, Inc.

Russell Cooperative Preschool was founded in 1975 by a group of parents who wanted to provide quality preschool education within a warm, supportive, and open environment. Recognizing that play is essential for young children, they created a program that is rich in variety of experiences to allow and encourage social, emotional, and creative growth. We continue to develop the Russell program upon this core foundation.

Children in the program range in age from 2.9 to 5 years old and attend school three, four, or five days per week, depending on a combination of child readiness and individual family needs. Children play outdoors in almost any weather on our spacious playground, allowing for physical movement and exploration of the natural world together. Inside, the classrooms at Russell are large, sunny, and simply decorated, providing a serene background for deep imaginative play. We encourage children to discover their own special abilities and interests, to learn the pleasures and responsibilities of being a group member, and to build new friendships.