Creative Play Center (CPC) is a parent-run cooperative early childhood school in Pleasant Hill, California. The organization originated in 1942 and has operated at its Pleasant Hill location since the 1960s; it offers play-based early childhood education and parent participation opportunities.
Creative Play Center is a parent-operated cooperative early childhood school in Pleasant Hill. The program follows a September–May/June school year and broadly follows the Mt. Diablo School District’s holiday and vacation schedule.
The program emphasizes a play-based curriculum intended to support children’s social, emotional, cognitive and physical development and includes parent education as part of the cooperative model. Member families share operational responsibilities; required commitments include regular parent co-oping days, committee work, monthly membership meetings, scheduled housekeeping/maintenance days and participation in fundraising activities.
Teachers and aides have backgrounds in early childhood education; staff credentials listed on site include Child Development permits, director certification and college degrees in child development or related fields, along with participation in professional development and local early childhood organizations.
A classroom offering with a curriculum aimed at preparing children for school transition and supporting individual developmental needs.
Classes are designed to promote the social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of each child at their individual age levels.
A drop-in play-based session designed primarily for younger toddlers; sessions are pay-as-you-go with per-session and pre-pay discount options and parent participation is required.
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