Frequently Asked Questions:
What is a cooperative nursery school?
A cooperative (parent participation) nursery school is a nonprofit, nonsectarian, nondiscriminatory, democratic organization of parents concerned with the welfare of all preschool children. Each family shares in the planning and operation of the school. Parents participate in the daily program on a rotating basis, serving as assistants to professional nursery school teachers.
What is the learning environment?
The cooperative nursery school provides a healthy, safe and varied environment in which your child can develop socially, as well as physically, emotionally and mentally. Our school follows a developmental, hands-on approach to learning. Age appropriate academics are thoughtfully integrated into our Pre-K class to give children the skills and self confidence needed to ensure a smooth transition to Kindergarten. Parents participate in their child's classroom one day a week, and hold a yearly job role which contributes to the overall functioning of our school and enriches our sense of community.
What teaching methods are used?
The cooperative nursery school is one in which the parents assume the many responsibilities of nursery school administration. This means that all activities pertaining to the functioning of the school are in our hands. The active participation of every parent is needed to accomplish these numerous and varied activities. Therefore, each family performs certain duties in addition to working as a parent-teacher at school.
How can parents get involved?
The idea of cooperation goes further than the means by which the school operates. A school such as ours cannot function without thoughtful consideration of one another. Working together as a team is what most of us particularly enjoy in our school. We help each other by switching work days when another parent has such a need, by working out transportation problems, by volunteering for necessary duties and by being considerate of others. It is hoped that through your participation with other parents and their children in a variety of activities, you will develop a network of support and lasting friendships.
What is the style of leadership?
One of the basic tenets of co-op philosophy is shared leadership whereby each participant feels a responsibility to make the group work. There is not only acceptance of individual differences, but faith that the real strength of the group can only be realized when each individual feels free to make his own contribution in an atmosphere of real acceptance.
What is a cooperative nursery school?
A cooperative (parent participation) nursery school is a nonprofit, nonsectarian, nondiscriminatory, democratic organization of parents concerned with the welfare of all preschool children. Each family shares in the planning and operation of the school. Parents participate in the daily program on a rotating basis, serving as assistants to professional nursery school teachers.
What is the learning environment?
The cooperative nursery school provides a healthy, safe and varied environment in which your child can develop socially, as well as physically, emotionally and mentally. Our school follows a developmental, hands-on approach to learning. Age appropriate academics are thoughtfully integrated into our Pre-K class to give children the skills and self confidence needed to ensure a smooth transition to Kindergarten. Parents participate in their child's classroom one day a week, and hold a yearly job role which contributes to the overall functioning of our school and enriches our sense of community.
What teaching methods are used?
The cooperative nursery school is one in which the parents assume the many responsibilities of nursery school administration. This means that all activities pertaining to the functioning of the school are in our hands. The active participation of every parent is needed to accomplish these numerous and varied activities. Therefore, each family performs certain duties in addition to working as a parent-teacher at school.
How can parents get involved?
The idea of cooperation goes further than the means by which the school operates. A school such as ours cannot function without thoughtful consideration of one another. Working together as a team is what most of us particularly enjoy in our school. We help each other by switching work days when another parent has such a need, by working out transportation problems, by volunteering for necessary duties and by being considerate of others. It is hoped that through your participation with other parents and their children in a variety of activities, you will develop a network of support and lasting friendships.
What is the style of leadership?
One of the basic tenets of co-op philosophy is shared leadership whereby each participant feels a responsibility to make the group work. There is not only acceptance of individual differences, but faith that the real strength of the group can only be realized when each individual feels free to make his own contribution in an atmosphere of real acceptance.
