Poppy Preschool (formerly DCCNS) is a non-profit, parent cooperative preschool in Davis, CA that provides play-based early childhood education for children roughly ages 1–5, staffed by credentialed early childhood educators.
Poppy Preschool is a non-profit parent cooperative preschool on the Davis Community Church grounds that provides play-based early childhood education staffed by credentialed early childhood educators. The school is licensed by the California Department of Social Services and follows the local school district calendar.
The program emphasizes a child-led, play-based curriculum designed to support social-emotional and developmental learning through exploratory play and continuous social experiences. Teachers plan developmentally appropriate, hands-on activities to encourage problem solving, independence, and social skills.
An additional afternoon class for more experienced preschoolers that emphasizes independence, teamwork, problem solving and social skills development.
A parent-and-child class that introduces very young children to group experiences and activities led by a teacher while parents participate alongside their child.
Occasional sibling care provided to support parents working in the classroom; offered during certain class sessions for a flat fee.
A toddler class intended to expose young children to group experiences with regular parent participation and teacher guidance; helping parents meet briefly after class.
A multi-age preschool class staffed by credentialed head and assistant teachers with scheduled parent participation; some spots allow opting out of in-class work for families.
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A limited extra-hour option offered to some families as an additional hour of supervised play after regular preschool sessions.
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