Quality programming for children ages 2-5, in a warm, nurturing environment. Our co-operative approach to education results in a top-tier preschool program that enriches the lives of our families, and the community.
Toddler and Preschool Education (2 years to JK age)
Through the child-led play based model, supported by our professionally trained teachers, your child will be exposed to learning that will stimulate:
• Curiosity, initiative, and independence
• Effective, social and high-level communication skills
• Self-esteem and self-regulation skills
• Problem solving and decision making skills
• Interaction, empathy, and respect for others
• Physical activities to develop gross motor skills
• Fine-motor skill development
The Co-op Experience
Lakefield Co-Operative Nursery School (LCNS) is a parent co-operative, which means that families are actively involved in the preschool experience.
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We provide a positive learning environment for each child that enhances his or her level of development. Each child is unique and such uniqueness is fostered.
Lakefield Co-Operative Nursery School est. 1973. Families work together to run the school as assistant teachers, administrators, fundraisers, and the maintenance crew. Together, the families of LCNS have been successfully running the school for over 44 years!
The sense of community that the co-operative school provides for families of young children is invaluable. It provides an educational and social experience for both the child and the parent.
Every morning, in (most weather conditions) the children get to enjoy the beautiful and safe outdoor play area complete with a sandbox. tricycle track, climbers and slides, teeter totter, play bulldozer, pretend BBQ and kitchen, picnic tables and more.
Quote Source / Aaron (parent)
