St. Helena Cooperative Nursery School

Overview

St. Helena Cooperative Nursery School is a parent-run, not-for-profit cooperative preschool program that emphasizes whole-child development through play, social interaction and multi-sensory activities. The school operates as a cooperative with active parent involvement and is licensed by the State of California.

Approach and curriculum

Child-directed, play-based learning with teacher-designed activities.
Mixed-age classrooms that allow continuity with the same instructor.
Integrated dramatic play, community-oriented field trips, and a high adult-to-student ratio.

Facilities and enrichment

The site describes a spacious schoolhouse with a variety of activity areas and a large outdoor play area that includes a play structure, bike track, playhouse, swings, a climbing frame and a water play area.

Parental involvement and community

Families are expected to participate in classroom workdays, general meetings, adult education sessions, parent jobs and periodic work parties; a Reduced Participation option and substitute arrangements are described.
Toddler-class parents are required to be present during class and to participate in rotating food and clean-up duties.
Fundraising responsibilities for member families are outlined and include tasks such as providing donated items and selling event tickets.

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St. Helena Cooperative Nursery School

About

Overview

Approach and curriculum

Facilities and enrichment

Parental involvement and community

Programs

Preschool program

Toddler Program

Licensing