Our Program Philosophy
“We have had three children who have been through the co-op, a total of eight years. I can’t imagine a stronger, better foundation for our children.”
At SCPENS, children learn about themselves and the world around them through play. By participating in a stimulating learning environment with other children their own age, students develop skills and build confidence—socially, emotionally, cognitively and physically.
Parents actively involved in their child’s learning are better able to understand and meet their child’s needs. Parents are able to observe experienced, credentialed teachers and other parents handling typical - and sometimes difficult - situations. They learn new approaches and techniques and practice their new skills in a supportive environment.
Monthly evening meetings offer in-depth discussions of a variety of parent issues as well as the opportunity to learn from our teachers and guest speakers.
At SCPENS
Children will…
Discover the joy of learning through age-appropriate play
Develop social skills and cultivate their unique strengths
Acquire the building blocks of kindergarten readiness
Benefit from a high adult-to-child ratio
Parents will…
Gain confidence as they study child development
Practice new parenting skills, such as positive discipline and conflict resolution
Participate in their child’s education
Benefit from a supportive community of parents and teachers
Enjoy lower tuition costs through parent involvement
Parents and children will…
Make new friends
Experience a sense of belonging and acceptance for who they are
Share joy, comfort and pride in what they can accomplish