Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in Antioch. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
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So Big Co-op Preschool is a CCLD-licensed, non-profit parent cooperative preschool serving 24 children in Antioch, California, operating at the Contra Costa County Fairgrounds since 1955. The cooperative model emphasizes strong family involvement and community bonding, with low student-to-teacher ratios and an all-volunteer board supporting a professional director. Founded with a non-sectarian, inclusive approach, the center operates Monday through Friday and engages approximately 48 member families. Prospective families should note that active parent participation is a core expectation of the cooperative model and may not suit all family situations.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care3.0
Kindergarten readiness5.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management5.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
What sets it apart: Non-profit, non-sectarian, parent cooperative preschool founded in 1955, operating at the same Contra Costa County Fairgrounds location since inception. Run by an all-volunteer board of directors under a paid teacher/director; capacity 24 children with about 48 member families; open Monday-Friday; active license #070200750 issued December 6, 1975.
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