Play is the cornerstone of early childhood and the way in which children naturally learn about themselves and the world during this period of profound development and growth. Prioritizing play in the preschool setting further benefits a child’s development of language skills, creativity and imagination, social-emotional skills, positive attitude toward learning, and motor skills. Through play, our curriculum allows students to develop skills in communication and problem-solving that they will take with them into kindergarten and the years beyond.

While joining a cooperative preschool can seem overwhelming at first, participating parents find being in the classroom very rewarding (and fun!) and a learning experience for both the child and parent alike. All members attend a mandatory orientation at the beginning of the year to learn about our rules and routines, get familiar with the classroom, and learn more about our teaching approach. During their work day, each parent will be assigned to a station and will have an info card with to-dos for set up and clean up. Our directors provide guidance and feedback throughout the year as parents find their groove in the classroom and with the students. 

We know that planning curriculum will be new to most of our parents and we do our best to make it a fun and creative activity. The directors will plan the daily curriculum for the first trimester, giving parents the opportunity to see different kinds of activities and get experience in each station. For the following trimesters, we work together during our Curriculum Planning nights at Parent Ed, during which we discuss how to put together a plan, share ideas, and review available materials and supplies. Participating parents will know weekly themes and their stations ahead of time. Our directors are also always available to give feedback and provide inspiration.

Our committees include Curriculum, Parent Ed, Membership, Community/Fundraising, Maintenance, and Classroom Aid. During the application process you will have an opportunity to share any special interests or skills and our Membership team will provide you with a committee assignment. Committee jobs typically require a few hours of work each month.

Yes. Parents can assign a separate family member or caregiver to work on their assigned weekly school day. Any participating workday caregiver must also complete a negative TB screen and live scan fingerprinting.

Broadmoor will help you find workday coverage if needed for the 6 (six) weeks following delivery of your baby at no financial cost to you. New parents are allowed to miss 3 (three) evening classes at the time of delivery without needing a make-up. Participating parents are welcome to bring their baby (under 12 months old) in a carrier during their assigned work day.

While Broadmoor does not offer fundraising buyouts, we do host several fundraising activities throughout the year, and families are asked to participate in at least one event annually by contributing goods, services, or time. Our fundraisers are designed to be enjoyable, family-friendly, and meaningful, and they play an important role in keeping Broadmoor accessible and affordable for all.

We try to go on at least 1 fieldtrip per month, usually on a Tuesday or Thursday. Siblings are often welcome and the fee for your student is covered by our fieldtrip fund, unless otherwise stated. Fieldtrips are not mandatory unless they fall on your workday. If you are absent on a fieldtrip day that is also your workday, a substitute would need to take your place. At least one guardian is required to attend with your student on fieldtrip days.

Yes, Broadmoor is a nut-free school. No peanuts or tree nuts are permitted in the cooking station or for personal consumption on school property. We post all food allergies and restrictions in our kitchen.

Outside of coaching students to use the bathroom, our directors do not change diapers or provide hands-on assistance with toileting. However, we understand that potty-training can be a work in progress and that not all children are ready at this age. If you have concerns about your student’s readiness for potty training and would like to participate in our program, please don’t fret! Contact us to discuss a plan.

To enroll in the AM Class, children must turn 3 years old by December 1, 2026. For the PM Class, children must turn 4 years old by February 1, 2027.

Children who are younger than the age requirement may enroll at the directors’ discretion following observation in the classroom or when accompanied by a caregiver at school.

Full and partial scholarships are available on a limited basis. Please contact us for more information.

In general, Dependent Care FSAs (DCFSA) may be used for eligible child care expenses, while Health FSAs (FSA) and HSAs are typically limited to medical expenses and do not cover tuition.

Because plans vary, we strongly encourage families to check with their employer or HR department to confirm eligibility and required documentation.

Broadmoor accepts checks and tuition payments through Brightwheel. Receipts and statements can be provided upon request to support reimbursement submissions.

Before submitting an application, interested families must first attend either our open house or contact us to schedule a school tour. Afterwards, complete the online application linked on our Enroll page and send in the $50 non-refundable application fee. Applicants will then receive an email invitation to join Brightwheel and begin the process of submitting all necessary documentation for both the child and participating parents.