Monday, May 21, 2012

Crescent Cooperative Preschool

A parent-run cooperative preschool affiliated with Peninsula College's Family Life Education Program.

Program Philosophy

The Crescent Cooperative Preschool provides an environment in which children are encouraged to grow socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually. The school sets the stage and provides the material for children to learn through discovery, play, and experimentation. The belief is that the experience of doing is more important than that of the finished product. We consider the school to be a place where children can develop independence and self confidence while socializing with other children their own age.

We believe the preschool should be a cheerful place, providing enough space with suitable equipment for young children to meet their individual needs. The program follows a flexible routine and is unhurried. The teacher works with the children in a group as well as one-on-one.

Crescent Cooperative Preschool contracts with Crescent School District to provide classroom involvement for children three to five years of age with special needs.

Online Forms

Registration Brochure

Class Times

Pre-3: Children & Parents attend class one day a week, on Mondays, from 9:00 - 11:00 AM

During the first hour, all playschool parents stay with the children. During the second hour, the "snack parent" and the assigned helpers stay with the teacher and children while the other parents attend a group discussion led by a Parenting Education Instructor from Peninsula College.

Preschool: Children attend class 1-4 days a week from 8:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Preschool Parents work in the classroom on a rotating basis as assigned. The Parenting Education discussions are held once a month at a prearranged time.

Age Groupings

Pre-3: 9 months to 3 years.

Preschool: 3 years to 5 years

Fridays – Getting Ready for Kindergarten: extra class for 4-5 years old

Fees

Pre-3: Registration: $25.00 per year; non-refundable

Tuition: One Day $75.00 per quarter ( 11 weeks)

Preschool: Registration: $25.00 per year; non-refundable

Tuition: Two Days $55.00 per month

Three Days $70.00 per month

Four Days $85.00 per month

Scholarships are available; contact membership coordinator for more information.

Our Preschool Teacher:

Susan Hopper has a B.S. degree in Early Childhood Education and has taught children, ages 9 months to 6 years, in either a preschool or kindergarten setting for 31 years. Susan has Montessori training, and has taught preschool at Crescent Co-op for 8 years. She has been a parent educator with Peninsula College for 5 years.

Susan provides an environment:

that honors the way children learn best through direct, hands-on experiences with people, objects, events, and ideas.
that encourages active relationships with parents and other children to promote social growth and readiness to learn, grow, and delelop to their potential.
where all families feel safe, comfortable, and excited to learn along with their young children.

Parent Requirements:

The Crescent Cooperative Pre-3 is a non-profit organization operated by parents with children enrolled in the program.

Co-op parents:

Participate in the program by working in the classroom.
Attend monthly parent meetings.
Help with fundraising and take on a task that helps the preschool run smoothly.
Receive college credits through Peninsula College as they enhance their job skills in the important career of parenting.