The school has a spacious lawn where the children can run and play.
Cedar Hills Kindergarten & Preschool History
Cedar Hills Kindergarten & Preschool (formerly Cedar Hills Cooperative Kindergarten & Preschool) opened in 1951 at its current location at the corner of Cedar Hills Boulevard and Park Way. Cedar Hills Kindergarten & Preschool is a parent operated, not for profit school and is a member of the Parent Child Preschools of Oregon (PCPO) and Parent Cooperative Preschools International (PCPI). These organizations offer support in early childhood education for both parents and teachers and help the school stay abreast of the latest preschool information. The school is located in the Cedar Hills United Church of Christ. Though the school is located in the church facilities, Cedar Hills Kindergarten & Preschool is non-sectarian and is not affiliated with the church.
Why join a cooperative school?
A cooperative school is a program that is managed by a group of parents. Parents help the teacher in the classroom, are given opportunities for education, and are involved in decision-making.
Cedar Hills Kindergarten & Preschool offers children:
- Teachers who encourage growth of self-confidence and competence
- High adult-child ratio in the classroom
- A stimulating learning environment
Cedar Hills Kindergarten & Preschool offers parents:
- Participation in their child's education away from home
- Education in child development and parenting skills at parent meetings, conferences, and through publications
- A voice in school decisions and policy-making
For additional information on why to choose a cooperative school, please visit the PCPO website link: http://lefh.net/pcpo/
