Welcome to Our Mixed-Age Homeschool Co-op

Mixed-Age Homeschool Co-op 

In our homeschool co-op, children are free to be themselves — exploring, creating, and learning at their own pace in a space built on trust and joy. We believe real learning happens naturally when kids have the freedom to follow their curiosity, unhurried, and unpressured.

Days are filled with play and discovery — painting, building, storytelling, digging in the dirt, using real materials and real tools, and having adventures. And we don’t believe in bad weather — just new opportunities to explore the world, rain, snow, or shine. 

Parents are part of the community, growing alongside their children through shared experiences and thoughtful discussions.

Mixed-Age, Play-Based Environment

In our all-natural mixed-age setting, learning comes alive. 

Instead of rigid age-based tracks, children learn from each other — modeling communication, creativity, and real-world problem-solving every day. Older kids naturally step into leadership and mentorship roles, while younger ones are inspired to stretch, grow, and try new things. 

Our commitment to mixed-age education mirrors the way life actually works, where people of all ages collaborate, lead, and learn side-by-side. Kids have the space to develop at their own pace, building confidence, empathy, and a deeper, more lasting love of learning. 

Schedule

We offer four homeschool co-op options:

• Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This group has kids ages 1 to 8.

• Wednesdays from noon to 3 p.m. This group has kids ages 4 to 11.

• Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This group has kids ages 2 to 4. 

• Fridays from noon to 3 p.m. This group has kids ages 10 to 17.

Enrollment

Our program is for kids ages 0 to 17 years old.

Parent Participation Includes:

• Children ages 0 to 4: Staying on-site at the co-op while your child is here

• Children ages 5 and up: Staying on-site at least 25% of the time. For example, if your kids come once a week, we ask that you stay once a month.

• Wednesday & Friday families: Participate in our cooking rotation

• Paying tuition

2024-2025 Tuition

We run year-round, September through August. You have the option to continue through the summer or take the summer off.

One day/week

• Kids ages 0 to 4: $78/month

• Kids ages 5 to 18: $120/month

Two days/week

• Kids ages 0 to 4: $150/month

• Kids ages 5 to 18: $234/month

Three days/week

• Kids ages 0 to 4: $216/month

• Kids ages 5 to 18: $324/month

Four days/week

• Kids ages 0 to 4: $276/month

• Kids ages 5 to 18: $444/month

Rolling enrollment. Need-based scholarships available

Here's how we're different from other local homeschool co-ops in terms of parent requirements. 

Other local co-ops require you to teach a class. We don't. 

You are, however, free to offer an Offering. This is an activity, game, craft, music, etc., that you prepare in advance and offer to the group at the beginning of a session. There is no minimum or maximum requirement for the number of times you do this, or even if you do it at all. You do not have to sign up for a day to do this; you simply do it when you feel inspired to do it.

Other local co-ops that require you to sign a Statement of Faith. We don't.

If you believe in Self Directed Education, you are welcome here. We just might be the most welcoming, diverse, and inclusive alternative education option in Spokane.

Other local co-ops that require you to stay on site the whole time, every time, regardless of your child's age. We provide more flexibility. 

If your child is under the age of 5, we ask you to stay on-site while your child is here. If your child is 5 or older, we ask that you stay on site for 25% of your child's enrolled hours. For example, if your child comes once a week, we ask you to stay once a month to assist. 

Many parents have asked if they may stay on-site every time. The answer is yes. Your comfort and your child's comfort is important. You may stay for as long as it takes for you and your child to feel comfortable transitioning to a drop-off situation, if that is something you decide to do. You and your child are free to move at your own pace with this.