Summary

Contact Info

Northville Cooperative Preschool Inc
21260 Haggerty Road
Northville , MI 48167
www.northvillecooperativepreschool.com

Tel: (248) 348-1791

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment

1 years and 9 months

Extended day

No

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents.

Development of social skills and work habits

Home-school connection

Parent community

Discipline

Facilities

Health

Safety

Handling of separation

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed: 1

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.0)

Building, bathrooms, hallway

Classroom equipment and furniture

Outside play equipment

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
We first enrolled our son in the 2s program last year and were very happy with this decision! He joined a loving atmosphere that supported and involved our entire family. He is half-way through his second year of school (he's now in the 3s program) and adores his teachers, friends, classes, and activities. Teachers work with each child's personality, providing positive discipline, creative projects, and academic learning. As a cooperative preschool, parents help run the school and take turns working in the classroom. This leads to a very supportive, engaging community for the children, their parents, and their siblings! Teachers are fantastic and very highly experienced. Highly recommend the school!

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

"Northville Cooperative Preschool (NCP) provides an atmosphere of warmth and loving care for children and parents alike, encouraging individual growth and recognizing all states of child development. We believe in the importance of learning through play, and building a positive self-image. Our goal is to help children reach their full potential by encouraging a love of learning through discovery of the world around them. Through the cooperation of parents, staff, and children, we work toward this common goal"
Excerpted from the preschool's website

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (3.8)

This school has increased my child's:

Ability to listen and follow directions

Ability to sit still for longer periods of time

Ability to be a part of a group of children

Self-sufficiency and independence

Awareness of others’ feelings

Cooperation with other children

Curriculum and Teaching Approach


Language					YES
Oral language	-	-	-	-	n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs	-	-	-	-	n/a
Storybook reading	-	-		-	n/a
Emerging literacy skills	-	-		-	n/a

Cognitive Development					n/a
Math and number sense	-	-		-	YES
Time & space	-		-	-	YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world	-	-		-	-
Music	-	-		-	YES

Visual arts	-		-	-	-
Physical activity	-		-	-	YES

Other subjects taught					n/a

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Cohesive, thorough.

Quality of Teaching

Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.8)

Conducts an open house at start of school year

Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year

Conducts regular parent teacher conferences

Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year

Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year

Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools

Separation

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Parents in classrooms early on
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school

Director's and Parents' Comments

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
N/A

Drop-in Policy

- During school parents are welcomed as the school has an open door policy

General Parent Education

-This preschool does connect parents with services and activities that can help you help your child develop better at home

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (4.0)

Parents:

- Fundraise

> $30 per family, per year

- Sit on the board of trustees

- Hold social events at the school to build community

- Fundraise

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Go on field trips

- Volunteer in the classroom

- Receive newsletters

- Hold social events outside of the school (with and/or without children)

- Encourage play dates out of school

- Shares information on matter related to our children (e.g. babysitter lists, pediatricians, extracurriculuar classes, etc.)

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Email

- Special Meetings

- Drop-Off

- Pick-Up

- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (5.0)
Parents' Opinions
Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children: are handled extraordinarily well in a way that not only gives me confidence in the safety of my child but also reassures me that my child (and his/her peers) are learning the early skills needed to socialize effectively with one another

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Discipline handled well; teachers work closely with parents according to each student's individual personality, circumstances, and needs.

Health

OVERALL RATING (4.7)

Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable

Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly

Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.0)

Screen and identify all visitors

Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages	Class Size	Days	Tuition
From 3 years to 4 years		Tue 9:10am - 11:30am Thu 9:10am - 11:30am	$90/Month
From 3 years to 4 years		Mon 9:10am - 11:30am Wed 9:10am - 11:30am	$90/Month
From 1 years 9 months to 3 years		Wed 9:30am - 11:00am Fri 9:30am - 11:00am	$80/Month
From 1 years 9 months to 3 years		Wed 12:00pm - 1:30pm Fri 12:00pm - 1:30pm	$80/Month
From 1 years 9 months to 3 years		Mon 12:00pm - 1:30pm Thu 12:00pm - 1:30pm	$80/Month
From 1 years 9 months to 3 years		Mon 9:10am - 10:40am Thu 9:10am - 10:40am	$80/Month
From 4 years to 5 years		Mon 12:40pm - 3:00pm Wed 12:40pm - 3:00pm Fri 12:40pm - 3:00pm	$120/Month
From 3 years to 4 years		Tue 12:40pm - 3:00pm Thu 12:40pm - 3:00pm	$90/Month
From 4 years to 5 years		Mon 9:10am - 11:30pm Wed 9:10am - 11:30pm Fri 9:10am - 11:30pm	$120/Month

Extended Care

- This school does not have extended care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

2's
Wed/ Fri 9:30-11.00am
& 12:30-2:00pm $ 55/month

4's
Mon/Wed
Thu/Fri
9:10-11:30am
Thu:11.30-2.00pm $160/month

Mon/Wed
Thu/Fri
12:40-3pm,
Thu 11:30-2pm $160/month

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Application & Admissions

Application Process

Application fee: $45.00

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: Current members are given enrollment priority until MARCH 3rd, 2007. Applications will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Northville Cooperative Preschool does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, and creed, ethnic or national origins

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 1 years and 9 months to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.