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Welcome to Sky Valley Co-op Preschool-- where we love to learn through play! A cooperative preschool program is operated by a group of parents who have taken an active role in their child's first educational experience. The philosophy behind our school is that young children learn best through active exploration in an age appropriate environment. Recent studies of child brain development have indicated children learn best through experimental, child directed play. Sky Valley Co-op offers a classroom rich in activities that support this philosophy.
Cooperative preschools are designed with the whole family in mind. A unique quality of the co-op preschool is that you and your child sign up together. As a parent, you are encouraged to take an active role in your child’s first educational experience. Parents work with the preschool teacher to support learning through play. Participating in the classroom one day per week (your “work day“) gives you a chance to give to the community and spend quality time with your child. Other benefits from this involvement include a smoother transition for your child to kindergarten and learning to interact with other children and adults.
Why Choose a Cooperative Preschool?
Taking part in a cooperative preschool allows you to be directly involved with your child’s early education. Being able to supervise your child, and the teacher, guarantees your child is safe and with the best teachers anywhere. Interacting with a community of other parents who share your commitment to childhood and receiving modeling by the teacher as you help, gives you opportunities to learn alongside your child. Most importantly, choosing a cooperative preschool gives you extra time to bond with your child and create memories together. Your child will always know that education is important in your family because you live it everyday.
