About Us
Erindale Cooperative Preschool was founded by local parents and built on a non-profit cooperative model. Today, families continue to play an active role while our teacher leads an educational, play-based program shaped around children’s needs, interests, and abilities.
Our Story
In the spring of 1990, a group of parents decided to survey the Erindale area to determine if there was a need for a preschool. The area was found to have many young families with preschool-aged children, so the Erindale Cooperative Preschool was started.
The preschool was established as a non-profit cooperative. Parental involvement would not just be welcomed but essential to the preschool’s success. Each member of the cooperative would have input into the children’s programs, creating a truly collaborative environment where families and educators work together to nurture young learners.
Our Philosophy
To provide by cooperative effort, an opportunity for each child to participate in a program of educational play based upon the child’s needs, interests and abilities so the child may develop socially, physically, emotionally and intellectually and to provide an opportunity for parents to reach better understanding of children’s needs and behavior.
Board of Directors
Our preschool is operated by a volunteer Board of Directors with 8 positions. The Board’s goal is to make preschool a positive and enjoyable experience for everyone by working cooperatively with Mrs. Knisley and our preschool parents.
Board Roles: President, Secretary, Vice President, Communications & Room Representative Liaison, Treasurer, Registrar, Director at Large: Toy Wash Director, and Director at Large: Purchaser
Room Representative Volunteers
The Room Representative is a volunteer position that acts as a direct liaison between the Board of Directors, via the Board's Room Representative Liaison. Each class has one Room Rep.