Parents

In joining a cooperative school, you have made a major commitment to the positive growth and development of your child. Here you have the unique opportunity to be with your child as exciting learning takes place and to participate in a community of people who are very supportive of the parenting process.  At our Co-op, parents and teachers work together to create an environment in which children can discover and appreciate who they are and establish a firm foundation for learning.

In addition to participating in the classroom six or seven times per year, each Prospect parent serves on either the Co-op’s Board of Directors or on the school’s committees. In this way, parents are able to participate in all facets of their child’s preschool, including long-range and curriculum planning, fund raising, social events and maintenance. Most importantly, however, they are able to see first hand their child’s growth and expansion in a loving and secure environment. A monthly newsletter is distributed to keep parents up-to-date with current research in Early Childhood Education and with what’s happening in the classroom.

The Parent Support Center was created to assist parents of young children in whatever way possible. Parent workshops, including the STEP Program (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting), are offered throughout the school year. Also, a library for parents is constantly being expanded to assist them in the very important job of parenting preschoolers.

Prospect children and parents enjoying the annual Pumpkin Patch Party

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Prospect Cooperative Nursery School
646 Prospect Street  |  Maplewood, New Jersey 07040  |  973.763.8955