Rancho Co-Op Nursery School

Overview

Rancho is a cooperative, non-profit preschool serving young children in Los Angeles. The school emphasizes play-based learning and social-emotional development and operates with active involvement from enrolled families.

Educational approach

The program centers on learning through play to support cognitive, social and physical development. Stated classroom goals include helping children resolve conflicts verbally, boosting self-esteem, fostering independence, building on existing knowledge, and providing meaningful play experiences to support development.

Community and governance

The school is organized as a parent-run cooperative with a board that manages finances and decision-making. Parents historically take on classroom and operational roles as part of the cooperative model.

Staff and qualifications

Teaching staff and leadership include individuals with postsecondary education and coursework in early childhood education. The director holds a B.A., has completed extensive early childhood coursework, holds Master Teacher and Site Supervisor Child Development permit qualifications, and has undertaken additional training such as trauma-informed parenting and ongoing professional development.

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