Eugene's Parent-Child Preschool

Encouraging lifelong learning in a cooperative environment since 1957.
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WHAT IS A CO-OP?
Parents at EPCP want to take an active role in their children's education. As parents, we share in the daily operation of the preschool, as well as participate in fundraising and decision-making. Parents assist the teachers in the classroom. Attendance at general meetings during the school year is also required. Limited participation slots are available for a higher monthly tuition. Here is a summary of the Parent Responsibilities:
 
  • Parents are required to be a Parent-Teacher in their child’s classes the prescribed amount of time. Work schedules are completed in advance and allow for flexibility when necessary for illness or emergencies. 

Twos:    1.5 times, unless enrollment is eight (8) or less students, then reduces to 1 time
Threes:  2 times per month
Fours:   2 times per month

  • Limited Participation spaces are available to reduce the amount of days required as Parent-Teacher.  All other EPCP responsibilities are required.  Members with two children enrolled in the Preschool have priority for Limited Participation. All other requests are accepted on date of request received (first received, first honored).  Please call for more information.
  • Participate in one toy cleaning during the school year.
  • One parent from the family attends all Membership meetings and trainings. There are seven meetings throughout the school year: Orientation, Parent-Teacher Training, Dress Rehearsal and four Membership Meetings. The parent serving as Parent-Teacher must be present at the Parent-Teacher Training.
  • One member from each family participates in a pre-production job that entails a specific task to prepare for theater.  One member from each family participates in a production day job on both days of the production, two Saturdays.

WHO RUNS THE SCHOOL?
The volunteer Board of Directors for Eugene’s Parent-Child Preschool is a group of elected and appointed members who provide guidance and make decisions for the preschool. Co-op parents are always welcome to attend the monthly board meetings.