Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Partner in Cooperative Preschool Education
Founded in 1954, we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering exceptional early childhood education through parent participation nursery schools. Our mission is built on the principle that the best educational outcomes emerge from active collaboration between parents, teachers, and children. As a statewide network, we support a community of parents and educators committed to mutual support and innovative family engagement. Our member preschools operate in Northern and Southern California, organized into regional councils that facilitate resource sharing and professional development. We host annual conventions to strengthen connections among member schools and provide employment resources to support staffing needs in cooperative preschools.Through our directory services, we help families locate parent-participation programs across the country. Our organization emphasizes transparency in operations, with clear communication channels for member inquiries and community engagement. By maintaining partnerships with Parent Cooperative Preschools International, we extend our reach beyond California while upholding local governance structures. Our team brings decades of combined experience in early childhood education and nonprofit management. We prioritize trustworthiness through ethical standards, community-driven decision-making, and comprehensive support for member institutions. Our services include membership benefits, professional resources, and advocacy for cooperative preschool models.
Services
Parent participation preschools
Membership benefits
Convention planning
Employment resources
Regional directories
Professional development
Family resources
School networking
Advocacy services
Curriculum support
Details
- Year established: 1954
Highlights and features
- We specialize in parent-participation preschool models with 70+ years of experience
- Our regional councils provide localized support for Northern and Southern California preschools
- We maintain national partnerships through Parent Cooperative Preschools International
- Annual conventions strengthen professional development and community connections
- Employment resources help member schools find qualified teaching professionals
Associations and certifications
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
Services
Parent participation preschools
We support community-based preschools where parents actively participate in classroom activities and school governance. Our model fosters collaborative learning environments that benefit children's development through family engagement. This approach creates strong educational foundations while building supportive networks among families and educators.
Membership benefits
Our membership program offers professional resources, networking opportunities, and administrative support to cooperative preschools. Members gain access to regional councils, convention programming, and employment listing services that strengthen their operational capacity and educational impact.
Regional directories
We maintain comprehensive directories of parent-participation preschools organized by geographic regions. These resources help families find cooperative learning programs in California and connect with national options through our partnership with Parent Cooperative Preschools International.
Convention planning
Our annual convention brings together educators, parents, and administrators from member schools for professional development and community building. The event features workshops, networking opportunities, and collaborative planning sessions held in rotating locations across California.
Employment resources
We provide job posting services and candidate resources for cooperative preschools seeking qualified teaching professionals. Our employment portal helps schools connect with experienced educators who understand the unique requirements of parent-participation programs.
Questions
What is a parent participation preschool?
A cooperative learning model where parents actively engage in classroom activities and school governance alongside professional educators.
How can I find member preschools?
Visit our website for California regional directories or contact Parent Cooperative Preschools International for nationwide options.
What professional resources do you offer?
We provide employment listings, convention programming, administrative support, and networking opportunities for member schools.
How are regions organized in California?
Northern California has 7 regional councils and Southern California has 5, with additional independent member schools outside these regions.
What is your annual convention?
Our convention connects educators and administrators for professional development, featuring workshops and networking events held annually in California.
