North Hills Cooperative Nursery School, Inc

Overview

North Hills Cooperative Preschool is a parent-run cooperative preschool that provides play-based early education for young children. The program emphasizes family involvement in the classroom alongside a professional lead teacher.

Approach and curriculum

The program follows a play-based approach, drawing on influences such as Reggio Emilia, HighScope and STEAM; activities include art, music, movement, stories, science experiments and language development. Teachers plan extended units and emphasize hands-on exploration and social development.

Facilities and routines

The site offers both indoor and outdoor play spaces, including a large play yard with sand, swings and room for riding bikes and running games. Daily routines combine indoor activities, circle time, snack, outdoor play and enrichment activities.

Family participation and safety

Operates as a cooperative with required family volunteer hours, attendance at meetings, and semester maintenance hours.
Maintains safety protocols including regular earthquake and fire drills, on-site child-specific safety kits, and maintained alarms and equipment.
Maintains a nut-free campus, posted allergy lists, refrigeration for medications and a no-food-sharing policy; the program follows California Department of Public Health immunization requirements for preschool admission.

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North Hills Cooperative Nursery School, Inc

About

Overview

Approach and curriculum

Facilities and routines

Family participation and safety

Programs

Parent & Me Class

Preschool Class

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