What is a Cooperative Preschool?
| Who is the teacher? - The person responsible for a well planned program
- A person who cares about young children and their parents
- A qualified professional with appropriate educational background employed by the parent board
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| Is a Cooperative Preschool Educational? Yes! The preschool addresses all areas of the child's development, laying the foundation for later academic achievement: - Creative thinking and problem solving skills
- Gross and fine motor skills
- Social and emotional development
- Decision making
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| What is expected of the parents? - Attend orientation and parent meetings
- Participate in the classroom periodically
- Assist in the administration and maintence of the preschool
- Pay reasonable registration and tuition fees
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| What are the benefits for my child? - A safe and secure learning environment
- An atmosphere appropriate to your child's developmental needs
- Guidance by a trained teacher
- Interaction with other children and adults
- Freedom and time to be an individual
- Increased confidence and self-worth without the fear of failure
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| Benefits for parents, too! - Support during joyous and trying times of being a parent
- Involment in decisions affecting your child's first school experience
- Guided observations of children in a group setting
- Access to experts through conference, workshops, and written materials
- Increased self confidence in your role as a parent
- An opportunity for personal growth
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