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Our Story

We lease our space from the Glenwood Moravian Community Church, located at 725 Gilmore Street next to Wingra School just off Monroe street in Madison Wisconsin.  Founded in 1975 as a preschool environment for parents and children to come, learn and play, the Co-Op Playgroup is a non-profit organization run by a volunteer board.

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The Co-Op is a place for parents and caregivers to meet, support each other and spend time together while participating in their young children's play and socialization.  Our goal is to foster creativity, physical development, and socialization in a safe, loving, and stimulating environment.

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Activities

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Toy Room

Activities in the Toy Room

  • Arts & Crafts - paint/smocks/easels, paper, markers, crayons, glitter, stamps, stencils, and anything else you would need for the perfect project

  • Play kitchen with food and pots/pans/dishes

  • Little Tykes playhouse

  • Train table

  • Trucks, cars, vehicles, parking garage

  • Tool bench

  • Legos, mega blocks

  • Plastic animals

  • Puppet theater

  • Dress-up clothes and hats

  • Doll houses with furniture and people

  • Barbies and Dolls with strollers, changing table, iron board, play mops, vacuum

  • Puzzles and books

  • Music instruments

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Gym

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  • Little Tykes roller coaster and climbers with slides

  • Trampolines for jumping

  • Rocking horses

  • Lots of different riding toys (trikes, scooters, tractors, rocking boat and airplane)

  • Balls and basketball hoops

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Amenities

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  • Large tables for snack time and/or lunch

  • Refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot, dishes and silverware

  • Gliding rocker

  • Changing table

  • Clean up/handwashing sink in playroom

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FAQS

Q: Do most families stay for the entire time?

No. Most come when it is convenient for them and leave when they need to. Since there are 4-8 families in each session there is always someone there to play with!

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Q: Do I have to stay with my child or can I drop him/her off?

A parent/guardian must stay with your child the entire time.

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Q: Is it OK for my nanny/grandparent/etc. to come with my child?

Yes, as long as there is an adult there to supervise your child. However, the attending caregiver should be aware of the rules and regulations of the group. Furthermore, to ensure some kind of continuity and community building, we encourage that the same person attends most of the time.

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