Our Staff
Marilyn Grevstad
Marilyn has been teaching at the NCCP for over 30 years. She is a certified teacher, with an educational background in both Art and
Early Childhood education, plus a masters in Human Development. Marilyn is the mother of five grown children and continues to delight
in being with preschoolers. She is most likely to be found on the floor right in the middle of the children's play, all while
spontaneously teaching and promoting positive self-esteem to both the children and their parents.
Under Marilyn's direction North City Co-op is a supportive community in which families learn and grow together.
Cathy Childs
Cathy Childs is a certified Elementary and Preschool teacher with nearly 20 years experience working with young children, parents and
student interns. She is a certified Montessori teacher and holds a Masters degree in Teaching from the Evergreen State College.
Cathy works hard to recognize the individual learning stages and needs of each child and to provide corresponding educational activities.
She enjoys listening to parents and guiding them through the various hurdles of raising their children in a loving and thoughtful manner.
Cathy enjoys gardening, quilting and spending time with her husband and three children.
Cathy teaches the Explores, Busy Ones, Night Owls, and Rising Stars.
About Us
What is a parent cooperative?In our Parent Cooperative Preschool, you pay a comparatively low tuition and receive college credit in parent education in exchange for your participation in the operation of the preschool. Parents participate once a week in class with their children, attend the monthly parent meetings, contribute to a committee throughout the school year, help in the cleaning of the school, and participate in raising funds.
Our MissionWe are a cooperative community of parents and children learning together. Self-esteem and social skills are built through play and exploration. Using consensus we work together to honor all opinions and ideas. Adults participate in parent education and peer support to foster growth and acceptance. "We are what we contribute. We receive what we give."
Our GoalOur goal is to help build strong, loving, and productive individuals through teaching families good communication skills and positive self-esteem. We strive to meet this goal by doing the following:
• Growing in a positive direction with our children and families.• Creating an open, safe, and supportive environment for exploring and learning.
• Building supportive and loving friendships.
• Developing positive communication skills.
• Sharing our experiences of parenting.
• Learning about health and safety.
