What is a Cooperative or “Co-op” Preschool?

In a cooperative (“co-op”) preschool, teachers, parents and children are fully involved in the educational process, working and learning together.  The importance of parents as educators is recognized.  Parents volunteer in the classroom on a regular basis and serve on committees or on the Board of Directors.

Note:  The Virginia Cooperative Preschool Council web site provided some of the information for this section.

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