You are building a community. We are here to support you.

Tapestry Education Partners supports educators, families, and early childhood leaders through engaging workshops and consultation—building the skills, confidence, and collaboration needed to help children thrive.

Cooperative Preschool Teacher or Board Member
Childcare Provider or Teacher COMING SOON!

Cooperative Preschool Service Categories

Teacher Professional Development

We offer hands-on professional development that helps co-op teachers build practical skills and confidence to support children’s development and engage parents and caregivers as active partners in the classroom. The topic examples:

  • Social/ Emotional Development

  • Guidance & Challenging Behavior

  • Inclusive Environments

  • Observation & Documentation

  • Academic vs Play

  • Process Art

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Parents/Caregivers Workshop

We work with your preschool board to choose a meaningful topic ,that reflect your community’s interests and needs. We offer both small- and large-group workshops. Our workshops are intentionally designed to empower your family and bring your community closer together.

  • Large or small group session

  • Family Event

  • Online or In-person

  • Topic examples:

    Big Emotions, Supporting Challenging Behavior, Brain Development, Kindergarten Readiness

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Board Consultation

Our board consultation and training services are designed to help your team lead with confidence and collaboration. We offer:

  • Board Position Training: Clear, actionable guidance on the roles and responsibilities of each position so your members can hit the ground running.

  • Leadership Development: Skill-building to help you guide your co-op community with shared vision, empathy, and strength.

  • Navigating Critical Conversations: Practical strategies for handling difficult discussions constructively, ensuring your board stays aligned and focused on what matters most.

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Mission Statement

We empower the adults who care for young children—educators, families, and early learning leaders—through high‑quality, research‑based professional learning and consultation services that strengthen their capacity to support children’s learning, development, and well‑being.

About Us

  • "Yumi doesn't just present information; she truly listens to the participants, values their experience, and creates a space where everyone feels comfortable sharing and learning."

    —Mirian Abarca (Assistant Director of Love & Kindness Childcare Center)

  • "I’ve had the pleasure of working with Lisa as an advisor on our co-op board for four years, first as a parent educator and teacher advisor and now as a consultant managing our finances. I’m grateful for the breadth of knowledge she brings in her educator capacity, helping us be better parents and helping the teachers grow their careers. I’m delighted to keep working with her as she fills the financial management role in our organization, which has been deeply challenging to fill with a parent volunteer. A huge relief for me, knowing that I can depend on her!"

    —Jillian, Burien CoOp Preschool President

  • "Lisa brings a thoughtful, collaborative, and deeply knowledgeable approach to every workshop and board consultation, making her someone I would enthusiastically recommend to teachers, schools, and boards looking for practical guidance and meaningful support."

    —Burien Co-op Preschool Teacher

  • Lisa has such a genuine passion for supporting teachers and helping them grow. She has a huge amount of knowledge, especially in the unique areas of co-op schools, teacher education, board support, and the policies and systems that shape early childhood education She also has a strong understanding of how to navigate those systems and advocate effectively for teachers, programs and families. What I really appreciate is that she never makes that knowledge feel intimidating. She is kind, balances, collaborative and really listens. Her guidance feels practical and supportive and I would absolutely recommend her to others.

    Teacher Kelly, Benson Hill Co-Op

  • I had the pleasure of working with Lisa for many years in our cooperative preschool. Lisa was an incredible support to our families, teachers and board. She understands the unique dynamics of a co-op and helped guide our board as parents stepped into leadership roles, while also supporting families in growing their confidence as parents. Lisa brings knowledge, compassions, and experience while always meeting people where they are. I am so grateful for the years I had the opportunity to work alongside her and would highly recommend her to any cooperative preschool

    Kristie Hale-Cooperative Preschool Teacher

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