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Fishtown Playschool

A cooperatively run playschool in Fishtown where young children learn through play, using ideas from Reggio Emilia, emergent curriculum and Montessori.

  • Paid
  • Kids OK
  • Up to age 5

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What they do

Children attend a play-based class three mornings a week. Families apply online and pay a fee, and each family takes part in running the cooperative.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Ages
Ages 2 to 5
Who is there
Kids, Families with children

When and where

Classes meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 am to 12:30 pm. An extended day for pre-K children costs extra.

Days
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Times
Morning

Playschool

Address
418 E Girard Ave
Part of the city
River Wards

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Complete the online application and pay the $30 family fee through the link on the apply page. Applications are taken all year..

Check with the group before you show up. You need to sign up first.

What to expect

Children aged two to five attend Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings in two age groups, 2 to 3 and 3 to 5, each with a lead teacher. Each family commits to at least 20 hours a month, including classroom helper shifts, a committee, and All Hands meetings. Each child brings a packed lunch, and the school has no outdoor play area, so classes walk the neighborhood when the weather allows.

Tips for your first visit

  • Pack a lunch your child can open alone, since the school asks for containers and packaging that kids can manage
  • Plan for classroom helper shifts several times a month, and a committee role for at least one parent
  • Potty training is not required
  • Email info@fishtownplayschool.org to ask whether a tour is open before you apply

Newcomer welcome

Takes some effort for newcomers (2 out of 5). Why we say this: A family must apply and pay a fee before the class list, and new families then pay a $250 membership fee. The pages disagree on whether tours are open before applying, so the way in is not clear.

Cost and commitment

Cost
Paid. A $30 application fee per family, plus a $250 membership fee for new families before enrollment. Tuition is not published. The extended day for pre-K costs extra.
How often
An ongoing role

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.

Requirements

  • Children can take part with a parent.

How to reach them

We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.

Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Probably active
Our confidence in this listing
Medium

We think this group is probably still active, but the newest sign we found is more than a year old.

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