FAQ's
How do parent participation preschools benefit the child, the parents, and the community?
The child gains the ability to relate to and communicate with other children, as well as adults. The child experiences a variety of play equipment, expressive materials, and media, resulting in a positive attitude towards learning. The child also gains self-esteem.
The parents gain an opportunity to learn and develop with their child as well as an increased awareness of the role of education in developing an effective and satisfying family life.
The community gains children who are learning respect for others, and families with a sense of community responsibility.
The parents gain an opportunity to learn and develop with their child as well as an increased awareness of the role of education in developing an effective and satisfying family life.
The community gains children who are learning respect for others, and families with a sense of community responsibility.
What level of parent involvement is expected?
As part of a cooperative preschool, there are many ways parents and families can be involved. Each family is expected to sign up for extra "helping" duties. These duties include, but are not limited to: decorating the class door, facilitating the preschool fundraiser, gathering photos and creating a photo scrapbook for the class, organizing special projects and volunteering on special projects days, and cleaning in the classroom. Parents or family members are also invited to attend field trips with their child. Field trips are approximately once per month. All family are also invited to attend monthly board meetings.
Do the students take field trips?
Field trips are scheduled once a month and include a diverse range of cultural and educational experiences. The cost of field trips is not included in tuition fees.
How many children and adults are in each class?
The 3-4 year old classes have a maximum of 14 students, with one teacher and one assistant teacher.
The 4K class has a maximum of 21 students, with one teacher and one assistant teacher.
The 4K class has a maximum of 21 students, with one teacher and one assistant teacher.
Do students need to be potty trained?
Children need to be potty trained by the first day of class.
How old do children need to be to enroll?
Children need to be 3 by September 1 of the enrollment year for the 3-4 year old class.
Children need to be 4 by September 1 of the enrollment year for the 4K class.
Children need to be 4 by September 1 of the enrollment year for the 4K class.
The school is located in First English Lutheran Church. Is it a Lutheran school?
CCP is a non-denominational Christian preschool. Underlying the entire program is the concept of Christianity and God's great love for each individual child. First English Lutheran Church graciously hosts the school.
Are scholarships available?
Yes, scholarships are available based on need. Click here for the Scholarship Application.
Is CCP licensed or accredited?
CCP is licensed by the State of Wisconsin.
Can my child and I visit a class?
Yes! Just contact us or call the school for details: (920) 733-3760.
What is the primary purpose of preschool?
The basic goal of the school is to aid each child to develop as a competent creative person who will be able to function effectively as a human being. Tasks and experiences are offered to aid development of the "whole" child. See our Educational Policy page for more information.
When does enrollment begin?
Enrollment for the following year begins in January and continues until classes are full.
