Our Classes

Kent-Meridian (K-M) Co-op Preschool is a parent-participation preschool. We offer a unique opportunity for children to develop a positive self esteem and love for learning. In our preschool environment, you will find a comfortable balance of carefully planned learning opportunities. The total environment -- physical setting, teacher, equipment, curriculum and time structure -- is designed to communicate a feeling of welcome, acceptance, safety and security to young children. Our experienced teachers provide a variety of developmentally appropriate activities designed to promote the growth of the whole child. An equally important component of the K-M program is our parent education classes, which are facilitated by instructors with a wealth of experience in parenting issues.

Class activities vary with each teacher and class age level, but the organization of each class has been summarized below. Please read our philosophy concerning children.

White Class (Birth - 1 year by August 31)

Class meets: Wednesdays, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Parent attendance: Parent attends each class with child and stays in the classroom with his/her child the entire class period.

Parent Ed: Parent education discussions take place while the parent and child are in class each week.

Red Class (1 year by August 31)

Class meets: Wednesdays, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Parent attendance: Parent attends each class with his/her child.

Parent Ed: The class parents are divided in to two groups. On alternating weeks, one group will work in the classroom with the teacher and all of the children; the other group will attend parent education discussions, in an adjoining room, during most of the class. The groups switch locations the next week.

Orange Class (2 years by August 31)

Class meets: Mondays, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Parent attendance: Parent attends each class with his/her child.

Parent Ed: The class parents are divided in to two groups. On alternating weeks, one group works in the classroom with the teacher and all of the children; the other group attends parent education discussions, in an adjoining room, during most of the class. The groups switch locations the next week.

Yellow Class (2 years by August 31)

Class meets: Fridays, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Parent attendance: Parent attends each class with his/her child.

Parent Ed: The class parents are divided in to two groups. On alternating weeks, one group works in the classroom with the teacher and all of the children; the other group attends parent education discussions, in an adjoining room, during most of the class. The groups switch locations the next week.

Green Class (3 years by August 31)

Class meets: Mondays and Wednesdays, 12:15 2:30 p.m.

Parent attendance: Parent usually attends and works in class 1 out of every 4 classes, usually 2-3 times per month.

Parent Ed: Parent attends a monthly parent education class/class business meeting during the day when you are not scheduled to work in the classroom.

Blue Class (4 years by August 31)

Class meets: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:15 - -11:45 a.m.

Parent attendance: Parent usually attends and works in class 1 out of every 4 classes, usually 2-3 times per month.

Parent Ed: Parent attends a monthly parent education class/class business meeting during the day when you are not scheduled to work in the classroom.

Purple Class (4 years by August 31)

Class meets: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 12:30 - 2:45 p.m.

Parent attendance: Parent usually attends and works in class 1 out of every 4 classes, usually 3-4 times per month.

Parent Ed: Parent attends a monthly parent education class/class business meeting during the day when you are not scheduled to work in the classroom. Here is our 2008-2009 Class Schedule:

Class: Days: Times:

White Class - Infants Wednesday 9:30AM - 11:30AM

Red Class - Ones Wednesday 9:30AM - 11:30AM

Orange Class - Twos Monday 9:30AM - 11:30AM

Yellow Class - Twos Friday 9:30AM - 11:30AM

Green Class - Threes Mondays and Wednesdays 12:15PM - 2:30PM

Blue Class - 4 to 5's Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:15AM - 11:45M

Purple Class - 4 to 5's Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 12:30PM - 2:45PM

If you have any questions about enrollment, please e-mail Crystal Bettelon for 0-2's and e-mail Donna Ellis for 3-5's.

Last modified: Friday, 08-Aug-2008 03:59:41 PDT