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Central Co-Operative Nursery School |
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About the Co-Op
· A Brief History of the Co-Op
· Why a co-operative education
· Our multi-cultural curriculum
· License
The Central Co-Operative Nursery School is not religiously affiliated. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, cultural heritage, political beliefs, national origin, disability, parents' marital status or sexual orientation.
Co-Operative education provides a learning environment where parents and teachers work together for the common goal of quality education for the children in their care. The Co-Op recognizes that parents are the primary educators of their children. It encourages Mothers and Fathers to share their interests and talents in the classroom, on a Board of Directors, or on Committees. (For information about parent helper responsibilities please click here) This type of education gives a
powerful message to a child -- school is important to his/her family. With it, children develop a strong, positive attitude toward themselves and education. Activities include art, music, science, language arts, and drama.
Co-Operative education gives parents the unique opportunity to actively participate in their child's education. Parents are able to get to know their child's teacher and friends in their class and see, firsthand, what their child is learning. Children enjoy sharing the time in school with their parent; they are proud to bring mom or dad to the school with them.
The Co-Op's multi-cultural curriculum is integrated through out the school year in a variety of ways. The children are introduced to the multi-cultural curriculum with "me" and "family" weeks during which they are exposed to both the similarities and differences between their own families and those of their classmates.
Holidays celebrated at the Co-Op include: Halloween, Divali, Thanksgiving, Kwanzaa, Chanukah, Christmas, Chinese New Year, Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter (with the emphasis on common themes among all cultures such as re-birth, new life, Spring, and hatchlings), Mother's Day, Father's Day, and Grandparents' Day. The traditions and culture of Native Americans will also be explored during the year.
The Co-Op welcomes and encourages each child to share his or her traditions and cultural heritage with their class. Holidays and traditions will be presented in a non-religious manner.
The Co-Op is licensed with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Office of Child Care Services.