My favorite part of being a Teacher is watching and helping children learn and grow through exploration and play at Village. I look forward to getting to know you and your family. Village Preschool has a rich history as a cooperative play school that has been around since 1955.
Our school was created by parents in Southwest Portland who came together to form a community where their children could grow and play together and parents could maintain meaningful involvement in their children's early learning.Over the years, the school moved to Lake Oswego (then known as Village Play School of Lake Oswego), before returning to Southwest Portland for the last 30 years.
Our school was created by parents in Southwest Portland who came together to form a community where their children could grow and play together and parents could maintain meaningful involvement in their children's early learning.Over the years, the school moved to Lake Oswego (then known as Village Play School of Lake Oswego), before returning to Southwest Portland for the last 30 years.
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Village Preschool has a rich history as a cooperative play school that has been around since 1955. Our school was created by parents in Southwest Portland who came together to form a community where their children could grow and play together and parents could maintain meaningful involvement in their children's early learning.
Our intent at Village Preschool is to help each child become their most authentic self. Children are heard and accepted. Their feelings, ideas and opinions are dealt with respectfully. Rules in the classroom keep the children safe and healthy and encourage consideration of others. These rules are enforced without rewarding, punishing or praising, and free of manipulation.
I am a former Village parent myself. I chose Village for my own family because of the supportive community, and chance to be a part of my child's early learning years. In the Spring of 2013. I became the Assistant Teacher and trained under former Lead Teacher, Mary St Martin. Upon Teacher Mary's retirement at the end of the 2014 school year, I was promoted to Lead Teacher and I have been at Village ever since.
Village offers a combined class program for children ages 3 to 6 years old. Because we recognize that the physical, emotional and social development and needs vary between preschool aged children, our children are considered to be Juniors (ages 3-4 years) or Seniors (ages 4+ years).
Our class provides the predictability and consistency of a daily routine that helps our younger children learn and thrive, while also allowing for new and more complex ways to extend play for our older children (e.g., art and science projects, field trips, optional Lunch and Play).The curriculum at Village is planned by Teacher Jamie and follows the natural changes in the seasons and rhythms of the year.
Our class provides the predictability and consistency of a daily routine that helps our younger children learn and thrive, while also allowing for new and more complex ways to extend play for our older children (e.g., art and science projects, field trips, optional Lunch and Play).The curriculum at Village is planned by Teacher Jamie and follows the natural changes in the seasons and rhythms of the year.
Village offers two classrooms for play and exploration: our Block room and Art room. Both rooms are arranged into areas that provide students with repeated access to the five essential experiences of early childhood development. Each area within the classrooms is filled with carefully chosen materials that have been arranged to encourage exploration, support development and promote independence.
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D. Vance
Jan 05, 2020
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Jennifer Blunk
Oct 24, 2019
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We recently moved to the area and finding schools that were a good fit for both of our kids was high on my priority list. We looked as several co-op preschools in the area and loved what Village had to offer. This year was a great one for my daughter. Teachers Jamie and Michelle are true professionals who create a fun, safe learning environment, and focus on the growth and wellbeing of children in everything they do. I always feel good dropping my daughter off in their care. Also love this community of parents and the opportunities a co-op has offered to me. Ive met new friends and have always
Jessica Newman
Aug 09, 2018
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My 3 year old started at Village this school year and we couldn’t be happier. He has struggled with the separation and both Jamie and Michelle have been extremely supportive and accommodating. He talks about his friends and the activities they do all the time. The parents and the community are very friendly and have made this big adjustment a great experience for our family. I am grateful to be a part of this co-op. Thank you Village.
Chris Beckley
Aug 25, 2017
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This is a great school for my daughter. The teachers are very caring and nurture a strong sense of self-awareness. The children are allowed to immerse themselves in play and learn from experiences they have in class with themselves and others. Since this is a co-op preschool, we (the parents) get to be involved directly in the classroom as well as in the behind-the-scenes stuff that keep the school thriving.
