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Tigard Playschool is a cooperative preschool, meaning it is a 501c(3) non-profit organization that is operated by a group of parents who take an active interest in their children’s first educational experience. Parents help the teachers in the classroom, are given opportunities for education and form the voting body that makes critical decisions about the school’s administration. Because of this partnership with parents, Tigard Playschool is able to keep monthly tuition lower and teacher-to-student ratios higher than traditional preschool programs. However, the benefits of joining a cooperative preschool extend well beyond low tuition and high teacher-to student ratios.
Cooperative preschools provide a positive experience for both parent and child. Regularly serving as parent teachers, parents are able to observe classroom activities and are reassured that their children are safe and happy. With Mom or Dad by their side, children tend to make an easier transition into school. At Tigard Playschool, parents are valued as an important part of the teaching team. As such, they receive training and guidance that emphasizes how to interact positively with children in the classroom. Most importantly, however, our teachers are stellar role models. Our parents often tell us they learn something new every time they work in the classroom.
