You might be wondering…

What is a Cooperative Preschool?

This is a once in a lifetime chance to be an integral part of your child’s transition from home to the classroom.

Our School at a Glance

our parents have a special relationship at tender years

This could be the only opportunity you will have to be so involved in your child’s early years of education. With a cooperative preschool you will share, first-hand, your child’s classroom experience, social experience, and educational experience right along with them.

Assisting the classroom teacher affords you the opportunity to not only observe the learning process in the classroom, but also to contribute to that process by encouraging your child and others to observe, discover, question, and thus, learn.

you will grow side-by-side with your child

The in-class experience lets you get to know your child’s classmates (their new friends) on an individual basis. In addition, Tender Years parents come to know one another, growing our community. We all work together to create a fun, loving and nurturing school environment for your children.

Our cooperative preschool lets parents work closely with the teachers, giving you a true appreciation of their patience and respect for children. We are truly dedicated to the learning process.

non-volunteer status

We know that everyone lives their own unique lives, and our schedules are always loaded with availability. In that spirit, we are excited to offer the option to families to join our school even if they are not able to be in the classroom.

Families are able to be a part of our wonderful school, and have all the benefits without the requirement to volunteer in the classroom. Please contact us for more information if you’re interested in signing up with non-volunteer status.

What does a typical day look like?

AM Class: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

9:00 – 9:30: Creative/Developmental Free Play
Puzzles, small group games, socialization

9:30 – 9:50: Circle Time
Calendar, weather, seasons, days of week, months, name recognition, counting, show and tell, Pledge of Allegiance, group language activity, instruments, creative movement, etc.

9:50 – 10:20:  Art/Developmental Centers
Free-art drawing, tracing, cutting, easel painting, workbench, water table, block building, playdough

10:20 – 10:40:  Gross Motor Skills
Playground or bikes (when scheduled), balls, jump ropes, gym equipment, large group games

10:40 – 11:10: Snack Time- Provided by the Volunteer Parent. See our list of approved snacks

11:10 – 11:25:  Story/Literacy Circle Time/ Show & Tell
Story and language activities, as well as the scheduled child’s Show and Tell time

11:25 – 11:30: Dismissal & Parent Announcements

PM Class: 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM

12:30 – 1:00: Creative/Developmental Free Play
Puzzles, small group games, socialization

1:00 – 1:20: Circle Time
Calendar, weather, seasons, days of week, months, name recognition, counting, show and tell, Pledge of Allegiance, group language activity, instruments, creative movement, etc.

1:20 – 1:50: Art/Developmental Centers
Free-art drawing, tracing, cutting, easel painting, workbench, water table, block building, playdough

1:50 – 2:10:  Gross Motor Skills
Playground or bikes (when scheduled), balls, jump ropes, gym equipment, large group games

2:10 – 2:40:  Snack Time- Provided by the Volunteer Parent.

2:40 – 2:55:  Story/Literacy Circle Time/ Show & Tell
Story and language activities, as well as the scheduled child’s Show and Tell time

2:55 – 3:00: Dismissal & Parent Announcements

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“My boys have absolutely flourished under the care and attention of the teachers here. They genuinely care about the kids in their class and want them to succeed.”

Alysia / Tender Years Parent, 2018