What is the Juneau Cooperative Preschool?
The Juneau Cooperative (Co-Op) Preschool is a cooperative effort administered by the membership. Membership is open to families with children ages three to kindergarten, of any race or religion, who are willing to comply with health rules, do their share of the participation requirements agreed upon by members, and pay fees when due. Morning classes meet five mornings a week. Each half-day class is limited to 20 children, with three paid teachers and one parent volunteer present each day.
Our Philosophy
Juneau Cooperative Preschool values play as the child’s natural way of learning. The curriculum evolves from the interests and concerns of the children. Teachers provide experiences that will build on and extend the children’s knowledge. These experiences occur through a variety of different curricular activities in the classroom as well as field trips into the community.
We foster children’s natural curiosity by encouraging them to explore their environment through questioning, manipulative experiences, and experimentation. We work to help children build positive relationships with one another.
History
The Juneau Cooperative Preschool was developed from Head-Start programs in the area. A group of interested parents first met in the Episcopal Church in 1967.
Organization
The Board of Directors consists of elected officials (a President, Secretary, Registration Coordinator, Publicist, Fundraiser, and Treasurer) as well as class representative, registration coordinator, and other volunteers or appointed positions. Election of officers takes place during May, with a term of office of one or two years.
