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Indiana Council of Preschool Cooperatives

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Welcome!

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ICPC is a non-profit organization that helps govern local cooperative preschool and kindergarten programs.

About Us

Who We Are

The Indiana Council of Preschool Cooperatives (ICPC) is a non-profit, non-sectarian umbrella organization for 12 member parent cooperative preschools in Indiana. We represent over 500 Indiana families. We are affiliated with Parent Cooperative Preschools International (PCPI). All of our schools offer preschool classes for children ages 2-5 and four of our schools also offer kindergarten classes. 

Our Mission

ICPC serves member parent cooperative schools in Indiana and offers these services:

We demonstrate excellence in teaching young children and educating parents in the classroom.

We champion the needs of young children and their parents in the community.

We support parent cooperatives—their children, parents, teachers and officers—by providing a medium of exchange and mutual assistance.

We establish, maintain and promote standards for parent cooperatives.

We help and provide technical support to new parent cooperatives and affiliates

What is a Cooperative Preschool?

A cooperative preschool is a completely parent-run preschool. We hire the teachers, perform a job at the school and participate in the classroom. We believe that only through the shared community of learning between teachers, parents AND children can we help to develop our children in a more wholesome way.

Our curriculum is based on a developmentally appropriate “learning through play” philosophy which focuses on the whole child including academics, social skills and physical skills (to name a few…). We hope that through sharing in the cooperative community your whole family will gain knowledge and a shared sense of accomplishment.

Upcoming Events

Now through Feb. 14, 2022

ICPC is Hiring a Part-time Director

Now

Indianapolis Area

Event Details

Now through Feb. 14, 2022

ICPC is Hiring a Part-time Director

ICPC is hiring a Part-time Director. All Interested candidates may submit their resume and two references (name, connection, e-mail, and pho...

Event Details

Now

Indianapolis Area

March 2022

Parent Palooza 2022

March 2022

Virtual

Event Details

March 2022

Parent Palooza 2022

Details about ICPC's Parent Palooza speakers will be announced soon!

March 2022

Virtual

2021-2022

ICPC is Hiring Classroom Participation Trainers

Now

Indianapolis Area

Event Details

2021-2022

ICPC is Hiring Classroom Participation Trainers

If you are interested in helping parents and caregivers better understand classroom dynamics, as well as, important child developmental stag...

Event Details

Now

Indianapolis Area

Sign Up for the ICPC Newsletter

Stay informed! Through our newsletter you'll learn about upcoming registration dates, fundraisers, and special events at our amazing cooperative preschools. Also, you'll receive advice from our talented teachers, stay up to date with our standards, learn about continuing ed. opportunities, and enjoy fun videos for the kids! Our newsletter has a little something for parent, teacher and child, just like our learning philosophy!

ICPC Blog: Preschool Connections

Our Members

Connect with one our member schools to enroll today!

Apple House Preschool Cooperative 


Downey Cooperative Preschool


Edgewood Preschool Cooperative 


Field Station Cooperative Preschool


Geist Orchard Cooperative Preschool


Indianapolis Homeschool Cooperative


Meridian Hills Cooperative Nursery School & Kindergarten


Maple Seeds Preschool Cooperative


Nature's Pointe Cooperative Preschool


Northeast Cooperative Preschool & Kindergarten


Parkview Cooperative Nursery School


Speedway Cooperative Preschool

Why Cooperative?

What are the Benefits?

Benefits For Parents:
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 have access to ongoing parent education through monthly or bi-monthly parent education meetings. Through serving on the Board, parents learn about administration, running meetings and other skills useful to them in other areas of their lives. They also learn useful ideas for helping their children at home and in the world around them.

Benefits For Children:
Children participate in a supervised play and learning experience with children of their own age. Equipment, materials and physical facilities are scaled to child size. 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 in creative arts, music, science, literature, and language geared to their needs and developmental level.

Benefits For the Community:
Parents and children develop an extended family with friendships they carry through their lives. Parents gain a strong sense of responsibility and develop positive self-worth which carries over into every aspect of community life. The cooperative organization provides preschool experiences within the financial means of most families.

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If you have questions about the opportunities available to you through our cooperative preschool and kindergarten programs, feel free to send us a message. We will respond as soon as possible.

Indiana Council of Preschool Cooperatives

P.O. Box 55712, Indianapolis, Indiana 46205, United States

317-912-ICPC (4272)

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