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Play-Based Pre-K That Prepares Your Child for Life

We're a parent-run nonprofit preschool where you get to be a part of your child’s education.

About Us

We’re a parent-led nonprofit preschool where families play an active role in their child’s early learning journey.

For 25 years, GPC has provided nurturing education in Jersey City. We follow principles of Reggio Emilia and provide a loving atmosphere for children to flourish.

What We Do

Teacher & parent facilitated play is central to all aspects of the cooperative curriculum.

Play-based learning that nurtures growth through curiosity in a connected community.

Meet Our Teachers

Built on the love and exploration of teaching

Studying at Early Childhood Education, and working in co-op schools for over a decade, Jennifer, and our teachers, bring new, organic ways for children to explore and learn.

Our dedicated team of educators bring expertise in early childhood education, ensuring support for each and every child's journey.

Hear more from our teachers

Emily Sostre

"Being part of a co-op means I get to teach alongside families. That connection creates such a strong sense of purpose—you truly feel like you’re raising a village together."

"Being part of a co-op means I get to teach alongside families. That connection creates such a strong sense of purpose—you truly feel like you’re raising a village together."

Razeia A.

"I love the relationships we build here. Parents aren’t just dropping off their kids—they’re part of the classroom, the learning, and the joy."

"I love the relationships we build here. Parents aren’t just dropping off their kids—they’re part of the classroom, the learning, and the joy."

Family stories

“I cannot imagine a more wonderful place to start our daughter’s education journey. "

“I cannot imagine a more wonderful place to start our daughter’s education journey. "

Bart Warshaw and Chelsea Carter

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Tuition Details

We help your children flourish and grow to love their peers & community

Your child's success is our success

Safe, nurturing environment

Develop social skills

Age appropriate activities

Have lots and lots of fun

Pricing

Tuition

$1800/month or $18,000/year

After school care (4 - 6pm)

$200/month

Become a board member

save $3,000/year

Job buy out fee (optional)

Job buy out fee

costs $2,000/parent

+ $500 annual supplies fee

+ $75 application fee

Family stories

“We are so grateful for our time at GPC, it has afforded us the privilege to be deeply involved in our son's education.”

“We are so grateful for our time at GPC, it has afforded us the privilege to be deeply involved in our son's education.”

Jody and Zach Kahn