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El Cerrito Preschool Cooperative

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Welcome! ECPC is celebrating 85 years as a play-based parent participation cooperative preschool for children ages 2.9-5 years

We believe children learn best through self-directed play, and our professional teaching staff provide a variety of experiences to suit the varied needs of growing children.

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Our licensed and trained staff bring cultural richness to the program and the children. Our teachers carefully consider activities that will engage interest, stimulate curiosity, and encourage experimentation. Our projects are open-ended, with an expectation that children will use materials in divergent and creative ways.

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At the heart of our work with children is our belief in supporting children’s emotional and social development. We accomplish this through extensive work with children on solving problems. We encourage listening and self-expression, and we help children practice the important skill of self-regulation.

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ECPC is a parent cooperative preschool owned, administered, and maintained by the parents. Parents assist the professional teachers in the classroom on a weekly basis and each family shares in the business operation of the school through family jobs and maintenance parties.

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Our school has both indoor and outdoor areas in which children are allowed to move freely. We have two large outside play yards with both sand and tanbark areas where children can choose to use tricycles, swings, climbing structures, or engage in creative free play. Inside children can choose from the art area, block and loft room, and game room.

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El Cerrito Preschool Cooperative

7200 Moeser Lane, El Cerrito, CA 94530

Enrollment information: admin@ecpckids.com

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About
Co-op Life
- Parent Involvement
- Messy Art Day
  - Gallery
- Videos
- Photos
- Alumni
Admissions
Support ECPC
- Support ECPC
- Wish List
Contact Us
- Contact
- Job Opportunities
Members Only