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Our History

The Lancaster Cooperative Preschool has a unique non-religious curriculum.  Founded in 1969 on the belief that parents are their child's first and most important teachers, our preschool has been the only program in the area to be cooperatively run by certified teachers and parents.

Our Philosophy

"Play is the work of childhood." - Mr. Rogers

"If it hasn't been in the hand and the body, it can't be in the brain." - Bev Boss

Our porgram is play-based and child-centered.  Children choose among engaging activities, directed by their own interests.  Learning happens in many ways: by children on their own; through interactions with peers; and as the teacher and co-oper interact with children.  There are ample opportunities to play.

The power of play

Research on children's learning and development documents the benefts of play for their intellectual, social, emotional, physical and language development.

All kinds of play are valuable

Children at play are actively involved in creating themes, exploring and establishing relationships, solving problems and developing shared understanding.

"Play is really the work of Childhood." - Fred Rogers

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What does it mean to Co-op?Our curriculm

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