What is a Co-Op Preschool?

 

Cooperative preschools are terrific places to share firsthand your child's initial school experience!

Cooperatives offer a safe, secure and gradual transition from home to school for your child.  Co-ops offer to parents a sense of community, camaraderie and parent/teacher partnership unlike any other preschool experience.

A Co-op preschool is owned and maintained by the parents of the children enrolled on a non-profit, nonsectarian basis.  Parents assist teachers in the classroom on a rotating basis and share in the business operation of the school-thus making it truly a cooperative venture.  The cooperative philosophy is based on these very important components: parental involvement, developmentally appropriate programs, and social, emotional, and cognitive skill-building by learning through play. 

Preschool programs are more successful when parents participate.  This remains true throughout a child's education and is one of the most consistent predictors of school success and achievement.