Valley Parent Preschool is a play-based, parent co-ooperative preschool in Danville, California. We offer Preschool, Pre-K, summer camp, and outdoor nature programs for children 1 to 7 years old. Our curriculum focuses on the whole person and provides opportunities for children to enhance their emotional, social, creative, physical and cognitive growth.
We believe family is the most influential teacher in a child's life and feel privileged to partner with families in the VPP community to foster curiosity and exploration in the children who attend our school. Valley Parent Preschool offers a play-based curriculum. Children are natural learners, motivated by their own desire to understand the world through first-hand experiences.
We believe family is the most influential teacher in a child's life and feel privileged to partner with families in the VPP community to foster curiosity and exploration in the children who attend our school. Valley Parent Preschool offers a play-based curriculum. Children are natural learners, motivated by their own desire to understand the world through first-hand experiences.
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Valley Parent Preschool offers a variety of Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten programs for children ages 2 years, 8 months to 5. Our play-based, parent participation program provides a hands-on curriculum that allows children to learn, explore, and discover using all of their senses. We generally follow the SRVUSD calendar.
Valley Parent Preschool is a co-operative school. We believe the family is the most influential teacher in a child's life and we feel preivileged to partner alongside the families who attend our school. Parent involvement (family members, such as a grandparent, can participate too) is crucial to the success of our program and we look forward to working together.
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Sara R.
Jun 27, 2020
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We signed up for the VPP virtual summer camps and they have been amazing! Sarah and Danielle have done a fantastic job putting together activities that kids of varying ages will enjoy and they provide all the materials needed for so many different types of activities. Looking forward to the rest of the summer.
L. R.
Jan 14, 2019
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I don't recommend this preschool. During my sons second year at Valley Parent, I realized he wasn't getting what he needed to prepare for kindergarten. The school's director was neither helpful nor supportive when approached with my concerns. I ended up switching him early in his second year to a traditional preschool that has more structure, a better mix of play & academics, & more experienced & educated teachers who really engage with the students. I'm so glad I switched schools! He's doing great at his new school. His confidence has increase so much, plus
Rachel M.
Sep 05, 2018
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Can't speak highly enough about this school. As a working mother the "co-op" obligation was intimidating but what I have found is that I am surrounded by other families that really care and want to be involved with their kiddos. The teachers and director are absolutely phenomenal and my child loves the environment. I have gotten way more involved than I would have initially thought, but it's been a really rewarding experience for my son, and for us as parents, and even for his little brother. They work hard to build an inclusive environment for the students and the families
Sum Y.
Aug 25, 2017
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My son spent two years here and this review is to recognize that he is thriving in school and I know I have VPP to thank.
Last year he started kindergarten and knew letter recognition and could count to 40. He could write his name but couldn't write all of his letters or numbers. He was not at ease that most of his peers knew more than him in the beginning but school was exciting for him and he had the foundation needed to learn what was taught. By the time he finished kindergarten he was one of the top readers in his class and all summer long he would read on his own because he loved
Last year he started kindergarten and knew letter recognition and could count to 40. He could write his name but couldn't write all of his letters or numbers. He was not at ease that most of his peers knew more than him in the beginning but school was exciting for him and he had the foundation needed to learn what was taught. By the time he finished kindergarten he was one of the top readers in his class and all summer long he would read on his own because he loved
T. T.
Oct 20, 2016
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My son is in his second year at VPP and so far, it's been a great experience.
There are two preschool classes and three pre-k classes. The school also has an off-site "Explorers" program, which is basically hiking & outdoor exploring for kids up to age 6 (parents participate too.) All of the school's teachers are well-qualified, genuinely good with young children, and committed. The director is engaged, a strong leader, and truly dedicated to the play-based curriculum. I've never seen her waver from the school's philosophy or values. Nobody who works at VPP is
There are two preschool classes and three pre-k classes. The school also has an off-site "Explorers" program, which is basically hiking & outdoor exploring for kids up to age 6 (parents participate too.) All of the school's teachers are well-qualified, genuinely good with young children, and committed. The director is engaged, a strong leader, and truly dedicated to the play-based curriculum. I've never seen her waver from the school's philosophy or values. Nobody who works at VPP is
Harrold V.
Apr 23, 2016
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We are now in our 2nd year at valley parent and love it. Our children love going to school there and always come home with stories and projects that they've done.
We love the community feel of the school and they have a private Facebook page set up where current families have access to photos that are shared daily. We just love that! Everyday I know what my kids have done at school and it makes it so easy to say "I saw you were planting in the garden" or "tell me about the Chinese New Year that you learned about today".
Miss Sarah is a fantastic director who replies
We love the community feel of the school and they have a private Facebook page set up where current families have access to photos that are shared daily. We just love that! Everyday I know what my kids have done at school and it makes it so easy to say "I saw you were planting in the garden" or "tell me about the Chinese New Year that you learned about today".
Miss Sarah is a fantastic director who replies
Danville M.
Jan 17, 2016
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The teachers are very nice and I love that it is a co-op and you can stay and interact with your children. The involvement from the parents is wonderful and makes the school work. The indoor activities involve a lot of scissor cutting. I found that 75% of what they did on the days I worked involved cutting and pasting. I would have liked to see more variety. Toward the last 2 months of the year, they started varying up the indoor activities and I was happy to see the kids engage in new things. The outdoor environment might not work for all children. There is very little to do for active children
Megan N.
May 15, 2015
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Valley Parent Preschool is wonderful! The teachers are fantastic and Sarah, the director is amazing! As part of being in a co-op, there is parental involvement such as volunteering, and I love that! I get to see how son develops and I have learned a lot from the teachers in the way they interact with the children. They have had years and years of experience with children, so they have an abundance of knowledge to feed off of. I've had a lot of "A-HA" moments when I see the way they handle different, sometimes difficult situations without missing a beat and I take that knowledge home
Molly M.
Apr 29, 2014
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We loved our time at Valley Parent! We moved to the area from out of state and found the co-op experience to be exactly what we needed both for our daughter and for our family. The teaching staff was amazing, tailoring activities throughout each month to the interests of the students. Using hands on activities and play-based learning as an "always" not a "sometimes" was remarkable, watching the growth of the children over the course of the year blew me away. I also loved being in the classroom, helping and being a part of my child's education. We move often for work
H. H.
Jan 08, 2014
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Our family is so proud to be a part of VPP. This is definitely a place where the more you put in, the more you get out of the experience (It is a co-op and the school thrives and depends on parent power!). The community is wonderful and the teachers are knowledgeable and caring. Our son's teachers have been dedicated to the children's developmental needs--multi-sensory, socially, emotionally...the list goes on! They definitely hold a special place in our hearts.
Mike K.
Dec 04, 2013
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We placed our daughter in Valley Parent this fall and we can not be happier! The teachers are great. You do have to do your fair share, but it is far from overwhelming. We have actually become so happy to be involved in our daughters education. This type of school may not be for everyone, but we wouldn't want to send our child to any place else!
Shannon B.
Apr 25, 2013
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Both of my children attended Valley Parent Preschool (2010-2013), and I could not be happier with the experience. This is a co-op, so the parents are expected to be very hands on and involved every step of the way. Since our children are only this age once, I was happy to participate in their preschool years by being in the classroom, learning from their teachers, getting to know their classmates and sitting down and finger painting right along with them. I would say the best thing about being part of this school was the close relationships that form between families because everyone is so present
John E.
Apr 18, 2013
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I'm in my 4th year at VPPS. I LOVE it. Our family LOVES it! It works for our family. My 7 yo constantly complains that its not fair her little sister gets to go to the "fun" school (even though she went there for two years herself)! We are so happy to be able to be a part of our children's preschool life, not just drop them off each day and go about our personal business. It's a family luxury to get to see our child grow, play, prosper, learn, interact, and have so much fun! Too many parents today are selfish and just want an all-day babysitting school, in my opinion. If
Dawn P.
Feb 05, 2013
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At first I was a little overwhelmed by the co-op experience, but now I am very pleased with our choice. My daughter loves this school, which is very important. They offer opportunities for parent education/support, which has been great for me. There is some ethnic diversity, which we value.
Overall, a very nurturing and fun environment for my daughter. I feel very lucky to be part of this school.
Overall, a very nurturing and fun environment for my daughter. I feel very lucky to be part of this school.
Leslie S.
Jun 29, 2012
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Okay, I'm a little biased about this school. I've been teaching here for 10 years. I love it because the staff (including me) is passionate about teaching and what is best for children. It is a co-op school, there is one adult for every 4 students. The low ratio allows the school to offer more hands on activities and more one on one attention for each child than you would get at another school. The school is playbased-we know children learn best through play. All the activities are carefully planned and presented in a developmentally appropriate manner that inspires creativity and centers
Nichole H.
May 16, 2011
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We'll be going into our third year at Valley Parent Preschool for my oldest and first year for my youngest. It has been a fantastic experience for us. With that said, my disclaimer is that it works for us. It will definitely not work for everyone. I'm also speaking with no comparative experience at any other preschool.
We chose it for a few reasons:
1) Cost
2) Play-based
3) Close proximity to our home
4) I liked the co-op experience of being a part of it all
If you are just looking for the most affordable preschool and have no interest in the co-op aspect DO NOT choose this
We chose it for a few reasons:
1) Cost
2) Play-based
3) Close proximity to our home
4) I liked the co-op experience of being a part of it all
If you are just looking for the most affordable preschool and have no interest in the co-op aspect DO NOT choose this
Andrea G.
Jan 28, 2011
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Our family LOVES this preschool !!!! My 1st grader went to VPPS for 3 years and my youngest will start next fall. We had Teacher Leslie for 2 years and she is wonderful! So calm and loves teaching and playing with the kids. Leslie will be back to teaching ALL the 3-year-olds next year, yay! All the VPPS teachers care so much about our school and spend a lot of non-paid time supporting it!
My daughter totally loved the school from the first week. Some days did feel a little chaotic, especially the first week and the rainy days, but my daughter never wanted to miss her preschool days
My daughter totally loved the school from the first week. Some days did feel a little chaotic, especially the first week and the rainy days, but my daughter never wanted to miss her preschool days
Erika E.
Jan 28, 2011
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My son has attended Valley Parent for a few years and my younger son is set to begin there next year. I fall in the camp of parents that are extremely pleased. I moved my child from another preschool to Valley Parent and found VPPS to be just the right fit for our family. The teachers are all passionate about teaching and work hard to make the learning environment the best place it can be based on brain research. Teachers plan a variety of learning experiences for kids and are constantly changing the materials available to the students so that they can learn, create, and explore in new ways. As
Sarah C.
Oct 27, 2010
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This is our family's fourth year at VPPS, and we are so thrilled with how caring and dedicated our teachers have been.
Yes, it is a lot of work and a big commitment, but so is anything worth doing (in my oh-so-humble opinion!). My children are only little for such a short time, and I treasure the opportunity to be as involved as I can be in their preschool experience. I would much rather spend my "free time" helping my child's school than out getting a mani-pedi! It's not for everyone, as some reviewers have attested to, but for those who aren't afraid of a little
Yes, it is a lot of work and a big commitment, but so is anything worth doing (in my oh-so-humble opinion!). My children are only little for such a short time, and I treasure the opportunity to be as involved as I can be in their preschool experience. I would much rather spend my "free time" helping my child's school than out getting a mani-pedi! It's not for everyone, as some reviewers have attested to, but for those who aren't afraid of a little
