Meadville Cooperative Preschool is a non-profit, independent, play-based preschool founded in 1961. It is administered by the parents of the enrolled children and licensed by the PA Department of Human Services. The preschool is accredited by the National Association of the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and has a STAR 4 rating given by Keystone STARS. The school offers a play-based program with small class sizes, led by certified lead teachers and experienced assistant teachers. Children learn by exploring, creating, and challenging themselves, and the program focuses on helping them develop a strong foundation for their educational career.