Walking through our doors, you’ll know you have entered a special place. Our well equipped, age appropriate classrooms bubble with excitement and fun. You’ll find children busy digging in sand tables, dressing up in costumes and role-playing, enjoying a story with a teacher or helping parent, building with blocks, creating colorful pieces of art, singing and dancing. Our preschool day incorporates a balance of different experiences: self-initiated and guided; group and individual; active and quiet; fine and gross-motor. Denver Cooperative Preschool (DCP) is child-centered, and with a low child-to-staff ratio. Each child receives individual attention, care and a fun introduction to learning at our school. To discover more reasons why DCP is a great place for your child, come EXPLORE with us!
Based on the knowledge that parents who are actively involved with their children’s learning experience are rewarded with children who love to learn, the DCP community is founded on active participation from all members. Parents enrich the preschool program by lending their special talents and abilities, while finding their own lives enriched by the connections they make with other families and the staff at the school. Whether it is through working on committee projects, assisting in the classroom or just chatting while watching the children play on the playground after class, DCP is a place where lasting friendships are made.
All parents have a variety of opportunities to connect with others in the DCP community through social, educational and other organized events. Some of the fun and enriching activities planned throughout the year for DCP parents may include: class socials, the annual auction, Dad’s poker night, Mom’s night out and the all-school picnic. To discover more reasons why DCP is a great place for you, come EXPLORE with us!
A group of parents founded DCP in 1960. It is a non-profit, non-denominational school owned by the member families. We offer the community opportunities to participate in parent education programs and volunteer opportunities. There is an active advisory board made up of community members who share our vision of early childhood education. A few of our social events are open to the community as well.
We welcome visitors and encourage them to observe one or all the classes that we offer. Please contact us at admissions@dcpplay.org or 303-777-6867 to arrange a time to visit by yourself or with your child. Join us for a day of fun and discovery to see if you love the idea of your child attending a school that focuses on the natural abilities of childhood. Come EXPLORE the Denver Cooperative Preschool!