About Us:

A cooperative preschool is a not for profit school which is run by the families of the children who go to the school. The families who are presently enrolled in the school are the owners of the school. The WCP is funded and run entirely by its members. Families are directly involved in all aspects of the school. This creates special advantages as well as extra responsibilities for every family with an enrolled child.

The teacher is hired and paid by the parents in the preschool and implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum based on an outline provided by the board of directors. However, parents are encouraged to provide input and share their talents and cultures to supplement the planned curriculum.

Our Philosophy:

Positive self-esteem, a love for learning, a sense of success, and an ability to relate cooperatively with others are essential qualities for the preschooler to develop. The child's natural curiosity and enthusiasm for new discoveries are nurtured through play and a child-centered developmentally appropriate curriculum. Individual needs, interests, and abilities are the building blocks upon which our program is planned.

We offer an experiential program that includes opportunities for social adjustment, emotional growth, intellectual stimulation, and physical development. Academics, music, art, socialization, and physical education are incorporated in our unit themes. The classroom environment is one in which it is safe for a child to take risks and to solve problems in a positive way. Teachers are facilitators and nurturers in the learning process.