Our School

Philosophy

Early Learning Preschool (ELP) is a non-profit parent cooperative organization committed to providing quality intellectually stimulating early Pre-K and Kindergarten readiness programs for children ages 3 to 5.  ELP's program educates through a variety of interactive experiences in a unique learning environment which advocates family involvement. Our educators introduce concepts, and encourage mastery of those concepts, by stimulating the child's natural curiosity in hopes of creating a desire for the learning process. We believe that given age appropriate activities, children can master skills needed for their growth and development.

Our curriculum incorporates storytelling, songs, small and large group participation and the self-selection process in centers to facilitate accomplishment of our (yours and ELP's) goals. Parents are encouraged to participate in the classrooms and share in the learning experience with their child. We believe we can enhance the circle of learning that begins at home and continues with the school experience.

Parent Cooperative

ELP is a non-profit parent cooperative preschool which means parents are given the opportunity to participate in their child's education. Most days when your child attends school, there will be a parent helper in the classroom who will assist the teachers. Parents are always welcome in the classroom and we may ask parents with special talents to share them with the children. When you enroll your child in ELP, you are agreeing to become part of the parent co-op. The following is a list of the required and voluntary participation in the co-op:

Required from Parents

Attend Parent Orientation/Meet the Teacher in August (TBD)

Parent Helper 3 or more days per year

Participation in 2 fundraisers and attend 1 board meeting

Transport your child on field trips-Fall and Spring

Provide snack and lunch for your student(s)

Voluntary from Parents

Attend Board Meetings

Provide input to Board of Directors

Contribute skills or extra supplies

Hold position on Board of Directors

Board of Directors

President                        Kaitlin Smith 

Vice President           Britney Rinehart

Parent-Secretary         Ellen Winter

Parent- Treasurer Mauri Weidenaar

School Director              Lacey Giovacchini

Staff Representative Veronica Baldwin

Community Member  Jacqueline Gomory

Community Member    Brianna Hesch

Questions? Contact us!