Support Our Community
CSWS is a small non-profit preschool rooted in play, creativity, and community. We work hard to keep tuition accessible for all families while providing meaningful wages for our educators.
Community support helps make this possible. Your donation helps sustain our school and enrich the learning experiences of the children we serve.
Make a Donation
You can support Community School of West Seattle in several ways.
Donate Online:
Visit our PayPal Giving Fund page to make a secure online donation.
Donate by Check:
Checks can be made payable to Community School of West Seattle (CSWS) and mailed to:
Community School of West Seattle
9450 22nd Avenue SW
Seattle, WA 98106
Community School of West Seattle is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Federal Tax ID: 77-0590799
Phone: (206) 763-2081
Why Your Donation Matters
Your generosity directly supports the children and educators at CSWS. Donations help us provide enriching materials, maintain inspiring learning environments, and support the creative work happening in our classrooms every day.
Your support helps fund things like:
Art materials for creative exploration
Books and literacy resources for our classrooms
Nature-based materials for sensory and science learning
Classroom projects inspired by children’s interests
Garden and outdoor learning spaces
Community events and family gatherings
Scholarships that help keep tuition accessible for families
Every contribution—big or small—helps us continue providing a joyful, play-based learning environment for West Seattle children.
Alternative Ways to Support
DONATE CLASSROOM MATERIALS
We are always grateful for donations of classroom materials such as:
Paper and art supplies
Nature materials and clean recyclables
Toys and games
Books and puzzles
Craft materials
If you have items to donate, please check with us first to ensure they are a good fit for our classrooms and age-appropriate for our students.
DONATE MATERIALS FROM NATURE
Examples:
Pinecones
Driftwood
Smooth stones
Shells
Wood pieces
Fabric scraps
DONATE YOUR TIME
Community School of West Seattle thrives because of the support of our families and community members.
You can get involved by joining our Family Action Committee (FAC). This group helps support the school through projects like organizing community events, supporting classroom projects, helping with garden work days, and assisting with fundraising efforts.
Participation can be as big or as small as your schedule allows. Whether you volunteer occasionally or help organize events, your time and energy make a meaningful difference for our students and teachers.
If you are interested in getting involved, please fill out this form.
CLASSROOM WISH LISTS
Teachers regularly update a classroom wish list with materials that support play-based learning. You can view our current wish lists here.
BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS
Are you a local business interested in supporting our school?
We welcome partnerships with West Seattle businesses through donations, event sponsorships, and community collaborations.