Welcome to Circle of Life Cooperative Preschool!
We are... Child Centered. Parent Involved.
Welcome to Circle of Life Cooperative Preschool!
We are... Child Centered. Parent Involved.
Our Cooperative
Our Community
As part of a cooperative preschool your child will be involved in a community of families, unified by their involvement and participation in the school community. At CLC the parents are the teacher’s assistants, allowing them to have an active, meaningful role in their child’s preschool experience. The parents also provide oversight for the preschool, allowing them to have a voice in the curriculum, classroom policies, and activities of the school; this free flow of ideas allows for true innovation and flexibility.
Parent Involvement!
CLC parents are involved in their child’s preschool experience:
- Assist in their child’s class; An average of once per month in the 3-day class, and once every five weeks in the 2-day class.
- Bring the class snack on the day they assist.
- Participate in monthly Parent Council meetings.
- Assist with fundraising activities.
A Typical Morning...
Our daily schedule is as follows:
- Free play and welcome to school
- Opening Lesson, Large Group: stories, songs, lessons
- Free Play: centers, art, small group activities
- Mini-Lesson, Large Group: calendar, sharing, story lessons
- Snack Time
- Outdoor Play
- Dismissal
Parent Council
Parent Involvement
Because Circle of Life is a cooperative preschool, parent involvement is very important. A cooperative allows you, the parent, to have a closer influence on the development of your child’s education. All Parents/Guardians that work directly with children agree to a background check, including fingerprinting at their expense. All of the positions on the Parent Council are on a volunteer basis. One parent per child must participate by being a voting member of the Parent Council.
Fundraising
Fundraising is an important part of CLC. The funds raised help us run the school, purchase classroom supplies, and renovate the playground. In keeping with the philosophy of teaching our children to be responsible stewards of the environment, we are continually moving toward more environmentally friendly and “green” fundraisers. We strive to support local businesses, and in doing so, we support our community. We have Congregational events such as bake sales and luncheons during the year. Parents are asked to help with at least one fundraiser throughout the year.
Board Positions (Elected)
- Parent Council Chair
- Treasurer
- Secretary
- Fundraising Chair
- Marketing Chair
Non-Elected Positions
- Classroom Aides (required of one parent per child approximately once a month.)
- Snack Coordinator
- Calendar Coordinator
- Social Media Coordinator
- Web Master
- Administrative Director