Co-op Preschools are now enrolling for the 2021-2022 school year!
Welcome!
ICPC is a non-profit organization that helps govern local cooperative preschool and kindergarten programs.
Our Members
Connect with one our member schools to enroll today!
Apple House Preschool Cooperative
Edgewood Preschool Cooperative
Field Station Cooperative Preschool
Geist Orchard Cooperative Preschool
Meridian Hills Cooperative Nursery School & Kindergarten
Maple Seeds Preschool Cooperative
Nature's Pointe Cooperative Preschool
Northeast Cooperative Preschool & Kindergarten
Parkview Cooperative Nursery School
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.