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Why should I choose Community Preschool?

  • CPS is a nonprofit cooperative preschool that is open to all children regardless of race, religion, ethnic origin, or gender.
  • The small investment of time by parents not only provides first-hand knowledge of their child’s progress, but also assists in maintaining a reasonable tuition.
  • Tuition for Community Preschool is based on a cost of $7.75 per class session.
  • Our curriculum, under the guidance of qualified, accredited teachers, is play-based and focuses on the social, intellectual, and physical development of each child. Through social interaction, free-play and structured group activities, the child grows...
  • CPS does not require children to be toilet-trained.

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How are tuition rates kept reasonable? Community Preschool is able to offer low tuition rates because we are a non-profit, cooperative preschool.  Our school relies upon parents to assist in the classroom several times a year, and once a year to provide volunteer services as a committee job.  Parent helping also offers parents the opportunity to be involved in and contribute to their child’s education.

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Are there fundraising requirements? There is no required fundraising at Community Preschool.  Several optional fundraisers are available throughout the year, such as silent auctions, pancake breakfasts, and pizza nights.

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How experienced is the staff? We are very proud of our very experienced, hard-working, and caring staff. The combined teaching experience of our staff is over 50 years! Based on our annual school surveys, our teaching staff is the most important reasons why families love and continue to support our school. We currently have three accredited teachers.

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Do children need to be potty-trained? Our school is one of the few local preschools that accept children in diapers. We have a health-code approved changing station and the teaching staff works with families when children are ready to begin potty-training.

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Is your school affiliated with a church? Our school is located in the First Baptist Church; however, we are not affiliated with this church and do not include any religious education in our curriculum.

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What do I need to do during the Fall Open House? If you have previously registered: 1-Sign up for first quarter parent help days 2-Tour the building, visit your child’s classroom, and meet your teacher If you have not previously registered: 1-Hand in paperwork to appropriate coordinator; 2-Sign up for parent-helping for 1st Quarter; 3-Sign up for a committee job; 4-Pay any fees to treasurer; 5-Tour the building, visit your child’s classroom, and meet your teacher

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When is the first day of school? We start school Monday, August 29, 2011.

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Where should I park when I bring my child to school? There are a couple of options for parking.  You can park along the streets on 6th street or Douglas, or you may use the church parking lot that is directly east of the church on the other side of Douglas. You may not park in the drive way that starts on the west end of the building and goes along the back of the building. This is a fire lane and must remain open at all times.

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Where do I enter the building for school? Please use the main school entrance through the black courtyard gate, entering the double doors facing 6th street.

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What time can I drop my child off for classes? You may drop your child off no more than 5 minutes before class starts. Please respect the teacher’s time as they use this time to prepare the classroom for the day.  Also, please be courteous of the teacher’s time and arrive on time for classes and when picking children up after class.

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What can I do if I cannot parent help on my scheduled day? You are responsible to find a replacement for your assignment.  If you do not find a substitute, the class may have to be cancelled for the day. To find a sub start with your class list. Often there are parents who are willing to switch days.  If you have exhausted this resource you can look to the Paid Substitute list. People listed on this list have said they would be willing to be paid to help out. You will pay a sub $15 if you provide the snack/drink or $20 if they provide it for you. People on the list may not always be available, but it is a good resource. Also don’t forget to check with family members who may be able to fill in for you.  We love to have dads, grandmas and grandpas visit our classes.

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Where can I get more information? Check out our website at http://www.communitypreschool.org. Or call the school at 970-669-4323 and talk to a teacher or a class coordinator.

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