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Play-Based

“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.”
-- Fred Rogers

“Play is the foundational building block of human cognition, emotional health, and social behavior...Play improves memory and helps children learn mathematical problems in their heads, take turns, regulate their impulses, and speak with greater complexity.”
-- Erika Christakis

Nature-Inspired

"Preschool educators have long known that animals, plants, water, and other aspects of the natural world delight children and draw them in as learners. ... Nature preschools have all the same child development goals that more traditional schools have, but they also are committed to accomplishing those goals through experiences in and with nature, and have an added goal of helping children begin to develop care and concern for the natural world."
-- Natural Start Alliance

Cooperative

"Taking part in a cooperative preschool allows you to be directly involved with your child’s early education. ... Interacting with a community of other parents who share your commitment to childhood and receiving modeling by the teacher as you help, gives you opportunities to learn alongside your child. Most importantly, choosing a cooperative preschool gives you extra time to bond with your child and create memories together."
-- Parent Cooperative Preschools International

Registration for School Year 2020-2021 Opens Jan 29th

Admissions Open House

We'll be holding an adult only OPEN HOUSE in our classroom to answer questions about our school, and to give you a chance to meet the teachers and some experienced parents. This event will kick-off our enrollment period.
January 29th, 7:30 PM

Schedule A Tour

Interested in learning more about HWPS, how a cooperative works, play-based learning, or nature education? We'd love to help. Call or email us to arrange a private tour where teachers and experienced parents will be available to answer your questions.

2020-2021 PROGRAM OPTIONS

Stay & Play (2 yo; with caregiver)
Koalas Morning Class (3/4 yo; co-op)
Rabbits Afternoon Class (4/5 yo; co-op)
Team Green Enrichment (3/4/5 yo; drop-off)

Program Details

Giving Children A Natural Start

Hunters Woods Cooperative Preschool is a play-based, nature-inspired, family participation preschool. Experienced early childhood educators plan curriculum and instruction, and families take turns helping with school-time activities.

Our school is designed to encourage preschool-aged children (2, 3, 4 and 5 year olds) to develop a sense of worthiness, a sense of ability, a sensitivity towards others and the world around them. Our emergent curriculum gives children experiences with and in nature, and is responsive to individual and group interests, needs, and abilities. We provide the children with materials and equipment, along with time, space, and guidance to support their individual development.

"Parents are an integral part of the school, which allows for lots of one-on-one attention and keeps tuition rates low. The co-op model has allowed me to be involved in the classroom and builds a strong a sense of community amongst the students, parents, families, and teachers."

-- Ellen H.