Crown Hill Explorers Cooperative Preschool

Class Details

PLAYING & LEARNING

crown hill preschool teacher and children

The day starts with large motor play where children climb, slide, balance and jump their way to better physical health, coordination and strength in a fun & inviting outdoor setting. Nutritious snacks are brought by parents on a rotating basis and the children eat together family style learning to communicate & take turns with their peers.

After snack time, the children move on to free play where they explore and experiment freely in the classroom. Play areas include a sensory table, art center, play kitchen, imaginative play area with dress up, climbing/sliding/large-motor area, table toys/puzzles and more. All free play areas are supervised by parents who act as assistant teachers to support and encourage children in their play. In the Spring free play is often moved outside so children get to enjoy all the fun of free play in the sunshine.

The day ends with circle time where the children and parents sing songs, dance and listen to stories as told by Teacher Janice.

crown hill preschoolers

New virtual and hybrid schedule for the 2020/2021 school year!

The Owl class meets on Wednesdays, 11:00 am – 12:00pm
The Otter class meets on Fridays, 9:00 am – 10:00 am.

For 2020/2021 we will be offering virtual and hybrid classes:

Virtual-only

During Zoom circle times, Teacher Janice will sing songs, read books, and demonstrate weekly activities. Any necessary materials for Activity Time would be provided in the CHE Supply Kit and noted in the weekly email. Instructions will be provided to help facilitate setup and breakdown of activities.
In addition to circle time, the Pre-3s/3-5 Classes can join virtual small break-out groups so they can socialize together.
Families can meet with Teacher Janice 1:1 a few times over the course of the year to gain better connections.

Hybrid model (in-person; small pods)

Families develop pods within classes (Crown Hill facilitates assignments/matching recommendations).
Families can attend virtual sessions as a virtual-only family OR the pod can rotate hosting amongst themselves and participate as a group with Teacher Janice on-screen.
Families will have monthly (or more) opportunities to play in Teacher Janice’s outdoor space as a pod.
Families will have the same access to supplies as virtual-only families.

Regular Schedule (non-COVID)

Toddler classes have up to 20 children enrolled and their ages range from 12 to 24 months.

Our preschool is a fun place for you and your toddler to learn and grow. From painting to pretending, taking turns to tower building, each child will have the opportunity to explore many experiences as their minds make new connections about the world around them.

Parents attend class with their children. Board and parent education meetings are held one evening a month throughout the school year (children do not attend these meetings).

If you have questions about the school, would like to be placed on the wait list or apply for next year, please contact our Parent Coordinator.

Our class schedule*:
9:00-9:25 Large Motor Play

9:25-9:40 Snack

9:40-10:30 Free Play / Discussion Group
(1/2 parents with toddlers, 1/2 in discussion group with the Parent Educator)

10:30-11:00 Circle Time

crown hill preschoolers

New virtual and hybrid schedule for the 2020/2021 school year!

The Bear class meets on Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:00 am – 10:30 am.

The Orca class meets on Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:00 am – 10:30 am.

For 2020/2021 we will be offering virtual and hybrid classes:

Virtual-only

During Zoom circle times, Teacher Janice will sing songs, read books, and demonstrate weekly activities. Any necessary materials for Activity Time would be provided in the CHE Supply Kit and noted in the weekly email. Instructions will be provided to help facilitate setup and breakdown of activities.
In addition to circle time, the Pre-3s/3-5 Classes can join virtual small break-out groups so they can socialize together.
Families can meet with Teacher Janice 1:1 a few times over the course of the year to gain better connections.

Hybrid model (in-person; small pods)

Families develop pods within classes (Crown Hill facilitates assignments/matching recommendations).
Families can attend virtual sessions as a virtual-only family OR the pod can rotate hosting amongst themselves and participate as a group with Teacher Janice on-screen.
Families will have monthly (or more) opportunities to play in Teacher Janice’s outdoor space as a pod.
Families will have the same access to supplies as virtual-only families.

Regular Schedule (non-COVID)

Pre-3 classes have up to 20 children enrolled and their ages range from 24 to 36 months. The Bears class is 24 to 36 months. The Orcas class is multi-age from 24 months to five years old.

Parents attend one class a week with their child. Children attend both classes each week with the age-appropriate goal of separating from their parent. Board and parent education meetings are held one evening a month throughout the school year (children do not attend these meetings).

If you have questions about the school, would like to be placed on the wait list or apply for next year, please contact our Parent Coordinator.

Our class schedule:
9:00-9:25 Large Motor Play

9:25-9:40 Snack

9:40-10:45 Free Play

10:45-11:00 Circle Time

preschool children playing in sandbox

New virtual and hybrid schedule for the 2020/2021 school year!

The Eagle class meets on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays 11:00 am – 12:45 pm

Virtual-only

During Zoom circle times, Teacher Janice will sing songs, read books, and demonstrate weekly activities. Any necessary materials for Activity Time would be provided in the CHE Supply Kit and noted in the weekly email. Instructions will be provided to help facilitate setup and breakdown of activities.
In addition to circle time, the Pre-3s/3-5 Classes can join virtual small break-out groups so they can socialize together.
Families can meet with Teacher Janice 1:1 a few times over the course of the year to gain better connections.

Hybrid model (in-person; small pods)

Families develop pods within classes (Crown Hill facilitates assignments/matching recommendations).
Families can attend virtual sessions as a virtual-only family OR the pod can rotate hosting amongst themselves and participate as a group with Teacher Janice on-screen.
Families will have monthly (or more) opportunities to play in Teacher Janice’s outdoor space as a pod.
Families will have the same access to supplies as virtual-only families.

Regular Schedule (non-COVID)

Students will participate in an outdoor-based preschool that connects our Nature Explore certification with the NSC cooperative preschool model.

This class will be an outdoor-based 3’s class that meets 3 days a week for 2 ½ hours. Parents attend one class a week with their child. Children attend three classes each week with the age-appropriate goal of separating from their parent. Board and parent education meetings are held one evening a month throughout the school year (children do not attend these meetings).

If you have questions about the school, would like to be placed on the waitlist or apply for next year, please contact our Parent Coordinator.

Our class schedule:

11:15 am – 11:40 am Large Motor Play Outside
11:50 am – 12:05 pm Lunch
12:05 pm – 12:25 pm Science Circle
12:25 pm – 1:15 pm Free Play (Outside, weather permitting)
1:15 pm – 1:25 pm Clean Up
1:25 pm – 1:45 pm Circle Time