Washington Park Early Learning Center

About

Washington Park Early Learning Center (WPELC) is a parent cooperative preschool where children, parents, and teachers come together to play, explore, and learn in a joyful, stimulating, and safe environment.

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Our Philosophy
We believe that children learn through play and that an early childhood education program should provide ample opportunity for children to explore, create, ask questions, and take risks. We also believe that an early childhood program should enrich the whole child, including their social, emotional, physical and intellectual development. Our programs support our beliefs and create an atmosphere where each child takes flight with confidence.

Washington Park Early Learning Center (WPELC) is a parent cooperative school where children, parents, and teachers come together to play, explore, and learn in a joyful, stimulating, and safe environment. Parent participation is the hallmark of a cooperative preschool. We treasure the unique talents, interests, and resources that each family brings to our school. The enthusiastic participation of all of the parents makes the successful operation of WPELC possible.

Mission

Washington Park Early Learning Center (WPELC) is a experience-based parent cooperative preschool where caring, confident, and competent life long learners are nurtured and encouraged to grow emotionally, cognitively, physically, and creatively.

WPELC Vision

Washington Park Early Learning Center. . .

• PROVIDES hands on child-centered learning opportunities.
• CELEBRATES learning through choice, exploration and discovery.
• MODELS the appreciation of diversity and humanity.
• VALUES imagination and curiosity.
• CHALLENGES all to question, to think, and to collaborate.
• LEADS with exceptional, qualified teachers.
• ENRICHES the whole child.
• CREATES an atmosphere where each child takes flight with
confidence.