Choosing a Cooperative Preschool
In a word, choosing a cooperative preschool is all about involvement. Parents are in the classroom supervising, interacting, and participating on a regular basis. It quickly becomes less about making snacks and homemade playdough and more about making memories, friends, and a personal investment in your child’s education.
Why Annandale Co-op?
If you are looking for a preschool in Fairfax County, you have a difficult decision ahead of you. There are many important factors to weigh: the right fit for your child, the right fit for your family, your lifestyle, and even your commute. Finding the right preschool in Fairfax County takes a bit of research, time, and soul-searching.
At Annandale Cooperative Preschool, we will not only welcome you into our hallways and classrooms, we will welcome you into our community.
Curriculum
At Annandale Cooperative Preschool, our curriculum is based on the well-tested research of many specialists in the field of Child Development and continues to be created and lovingly implemented by our well-trained and highly experienced teachers. We are proud to be one of the few NAEYC-accredited cooperative preschools and feel strongly that the role of the co-oping parent makes the core of our curriculum that much more meaningful.
Our Facilities
Beyond the individualized classrooms which exceed Virginia state and NAEYC requirements, Annandale Cooperative Preschool has an Activity Room, a courtyard garden, a nature trail, and huge playground, all of which make our school a wonderful place to learn.
Parent Participation
One thing is for certain: Joining a cooperative preschool demonstrates to your child that you have a personal interest in his or her education, and that you are committed to helping them succeed. And if you get a chance to enjoy a little adult time and work on projects and committees that are a bit more stimulating to your “grown-up” mind, all the better for it.
Support ACPS
You don’t have to be a parent of a young child to support a great community preschool. Donate to our preschool auction, be a sponsor on our annual 5K Fun Run t-shirt, or purchase an advertisement on our webpage. We know from experience that word of mouth is a powerful tool.
NAEYC Accredited
Annandale Cooperative Preschool has met and/or exceeded all ten standards of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and has maintained its accreditation with the NAEYC for over 10 years. In fact, ACPS is the only cooperative preschool in Northern Virginia that has maintained its accreditation even with its recently heightened qualifications.
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NAEYC Accredited
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