What is a Parent Cooperative?

In our Parent Cooperative Preschool, you pay a comparatively low tuition and receive college credit in parent education in exchange for your participation in the operation of the preschool.  Parents participate once a week in class with their children, attend the monthly parent meetings, contribute to a committee throughout the school year, help in the cleaning of the school, and participate in raising funds.

Our Mission

We are a cooperative community of parentsand children learning together.  Self-esteem and social skills are built through play and exploration.  Using consensus we work together to honor all opinions and ideas.  Adults participate in parent education and peer support to foster growth and acceptance.  "We are what we contribute.  We receive what we give."

Our Goal

Our goal is to help build strong, loving, and productive individuals through teaching families good communication skills and positive self-esteem.  We strive to meet this goal by doing the following:

• Growing in a positive direction with our children and families.

• Creating an open, safe, and supportive environment for exploring and learning.

• Building supportive and loving friendships.

• Developing positive communication skills.

• Sharing our experiences of parenting.

• Learning about health and safety.

Our Philosophy

We believe a solid foundation of learning requires:

• Positive self-esteem.

• Safety to explore new paths.

• Recognition and support as individuals in our community.

• Skills for clear and loving communication.

• To learn what sets NCCP apart and to see some photos of our school click here