El Cerrito Preschool Cooperative

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MESSY ART DAY March 19

You’re invited to ECPC’s annual Messy Art Day on March 19! This free event gives preschoolers and prospective preschoolers the chance to experience truly immersing themselves in art.

Who: This event is carefully designed for children 4 and under
When: March 19 11am – 2pm
Where: El Cerrito Preschool Co-op 7200 Moeser Lane, El Cerrito

*Got older siblings? There will be messy art activities geared towards older children (such as older siblings of preschoolers attending Messy Art Day) set up on Ashbury Avenue next to ECPC, which will be closed to traffic for the event. Food will be available to purchase.

*Please note: due to space restrictions, we will not be allowing strollers on school grounds. Stroller parking will be available outside. Also, Messy Art Day is truly messy. Come dressed for mess.

 

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Lecture: Healthy Brain Develpment

A large and growing body of research supports the importance of play and the power of play-based early education in children’s development. The Bay Area abounds with opportunities to hear directly from educators and researchers with experience in these topics.

El Cerrito Preschool Cooperative will endeavor to share relevant research and events that illuminate the school’s philosophy and methods, and why we’ve adopted them.

 

  • What: The East Bay Waldorf School is hosting a presentation on Healthy Brain Development in the Young Child by Waldorf educator and author Sharifa Oppenheimer. It is free and open to the public. RSVP to soni@eastbaywaldorf.org.
  • When: Thurs., Feb. 25, 7:00 pm
  • Where: EBWS, 3800 Clark Rd., El Sobrante

Winter Open House (plus magical forest!)

Please join us for our Winter Open House on Sunday, Jan. 10 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. This is a great chance for prospective preschoolers and their grownups to check out our amazing grounds and warm community. Parents and children are welcome.

What to expect at Open House:

  • Explore our school — 2 large yards with play structures and sand boxes, spacious playrooms and art room
  • Experience ECPC-style art and free play
  • Engage with current and prospective families
  • Enjoy snack for kids and grownups

It will be a fun morning for prospective families and a great chance to learn more about the programs and philosophy of our play-based cooperative. And as a bonus, visitors to our Winter Open House will get to explore our special January-only play installation: a magical forest of recycled Christmas trees planted in our huge front sandbox.

Click for more info on enrollment.

Bowl-A-Thon

We had our annual bowl-a-thon in the beginning of November. ECPC kids and their families turned out to Albany Bowl for a fun morning of bowling and school spirit.

This school tradition was a great opportunity for the kids to try out bowling, hang out with their ECPC friends, and reach out to their community to support their school. Plus, participants won prizes for their fundraising efforts. Thanks to everyone who made the bowl-a-thon happen!

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Fall Open House

Please join us for our Fall Open House on Saturday, Oct. 17 from 10 am to 12 noon. Parents and children are welcome.  

What to expect at Open House:

  • Explore our school — 2 large yards with play structures and sand boxes, spacious playrooms and art room
  • Experience ECPC-style art and free play
  • Engage with current and prospective families
  • Enjoy snack for kids and grownups

It will be a fun morning for prospective preschoolers and a great chance to learn more about the programs and philosophy of our play-based cooperative.

Click for more info on enrollment.