Carousel Parent Cooperative Preschool

Welcome to CAROUSEL PARENT COOPERATIVE PRESCHOOL, where parents are an important part of their child's preschool experience. A special feature is parent participation where the parent has the opportunity to work in the classroom, and observe the growth and development of the children.

Classes are two sessions a week for three year olds and three sessions a week for four and five year olds. Classes are taught by experienced teachers and have a low adult-child ratio. Class hours are as follows: 3 year olds: Monday and Wednesday 9:00 am to 11:30 am 4 year olds: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00 am to 11:30 am or Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 12:30 to 3:00 pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 12:30 to 3:00 pm

Registration

There is a registration fee required upon enrollment; amount to be determined yearly. This money is used for insurance, and the tution fee for Clover Park Technical College. It is not counted as tuition. It is not refundable, unless the family has orders before the start of school.

Tuition Tuition fees are determined yearly by the membership. First and last months tuition is due and payable at the start of school. The last is considered May. Normal tuition is due by the 1st of every month. Tuition is prorated over a nine month period, so an equal amount is paid monthly

Parent Responsibilities include attending preschool orientation meetings at the beginning of school, assisting the teacher in the classroom 2 to 4 times each month, providing snack 1 to 2 times each month, attending the monthly parent education meetings and serving on a parent committee to assist in the smooth operation of the preschool. Your involvement helps your child grow and develop.

Record Keeping and Medical Requirements

The following forms have to be up to date before the child can begin school:

Immunization records All registration forms Emergency Medical Care Waiting list For anyone on a waiting list, you will be notified when an opening occurs for your child. Please contact the membership chairperson of any changes in your status.

Carousel Cooperative Preschool teacher

Marian Berry (Teacher Marian) has taught preschool for 24 years, 18 of them in cooperative preschools. She has been at Carousel Cooperative Preschool since February 2000 and teaches 4 & 5 year olds. She really enjoys being with the children and parents. Since children learn in many different ways, curriculum is presented in a variety of ways. She enjoys music so it is an integral part of each day. During the year, the children will be introduced to colors, numbers, letters, and their sounds. They will learn about people in some other places on earth. They will also be presented with many scientific concepts, including weather, plants, magnets and various animals and insects. Lots of “hands-on” experiences are provided. All children will learn what they are ready to learn. It is exciting to watch them develop and grow.

For more information call: 253-964-8450

Located at:
Corner of "D" St. and 32nd Street
North Fort Lewis, WA