Now in its 62nd year, SEAL BEACH PLAYGROUP is a very special place where children ages 3-5 discover, explore, create and learn through play. Our program is designed to nurture each child's desire to learn about their world and those in it. Our co-op encourages community and supports both children and their families.
In this parent-participation model, adults spend a few days a month in the classroom helping children develop a lifelong love of learning. Seal Beach Playgroup admits students of any race, color and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
In this parent-participation model, adults spend a few days a month in the classroom helping children develop a lifelong love of learning. Seal Beach Playgroup admits students of any race, color and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.
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A cooperative preschool is a unique organization - its very existence is dependent on the time, energy, and enthusiasm the parents are willing to commit. The rewards, however, are also greater. Not only will you have the opportunity to observe and support your child as they participate in a new and exciting learning experience, you will also find an emotionally supportive parenting environment for yourself.
While research on brain development is in its infancy, it is believed that play shapes the structural design of the brain. We know that secure attachments and stimulation are significant aspects of brain development; play provides active exploration that assists in building and strengthening brain pathways.
A cooperative preschool is a unique organization - its very existence is dependent on the time, energy, and enthusiasm the parents are willing to commit. Work in the classroom each month (Junior parents work 1-2 days per month, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:20 p.m.; Senior parents work 2-3 days per month, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.)
Being a part of a co-op has been one of the most rewarding parts of parenting thus far. I truly enjoy watching my child mature and develop in such a creative, fun and loving environment. I feel so blessed to be part of such an amazing group of families and to have formed relationships that I am sure will carry on for many years to come.
Candace Iwami received her BA in child development and holds a multiple-subject teaching credential from UC Santa Barbara. After teaching fifth grade in the San Marino Unified School district, she pressed pause on her career to spend time at home with her three children, Brett, Dani and Kalei. As she prepared for her return to the classroom, Candace rediscovered the roots of learning.
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