Jack and Jill is a cooperative preschool where parents and teachers collaborate to enhance the school experience. Our families actively participate in the school’s daily operations, providing you with the opportunity to directly shape your child's impressionable preschool learning experience. This involvement provides insight into your child's development, lets you work closely with teachers to support their growth, and fosters a unique sense of belonging and partnership.
Some of the activities parents need to participate in include: assisting in the classroom on your selected working days (1-2 days per month), attending all required parent meetings (3 per year), participating in toy cleaning (once per year) and participating in an in-person fundraising event (once per year). We do not require parents to work on a committee but you can join the Board of Directors if you are interested.
Read through our school brochure to learn more about our program, the classes we offer and tuition pricing.
Parents gain insight into child behavior by observing other children. They observe how other parents and the professional teachers handle various situations and gain greater understanding and enjoyment of their own children through active participation in their education. They have the opportunity to share their experiences and expertise with others while working together in a cooperative setting. They also learn useful ideas for helping their children at home and in the world around them.
Children participate in a supervised play and learning experience with other children. An opportunity is provided to interact with adults other than their own parents. The children are able to find security and a feeling of belonging in a world which is non-threatening and interested in them. Learning to respect and accept the rights and differences of others is emphasized. Children have hands-on experiences that are geared to their needs and developmental level.
Our purpose is to provide children three to five years of age with a warm and nurturing learning environment. The goal is to stimulate thirst for knowledge and provide the skills necessary for kindergarten readiness.