But there are benefits to this kind of preschool, and they extend to parents as well. Parent Participation Preschools are, simply, schools run by the parents. There is an Association of 37 schools in the Lower Mainland and another 10 throughout the province. The Association has been in existence since 1946. In these schools, parents have the opportunity to participate in the administration of the school, to be with their child once or twice a month, and to attend monthly meetings that offer Parent Education.
Meetings cover everything from the preschool program to fundraising, field trips, and social events.
Yes, there are demands made on your time, but it is just these demands that make the experience so worthwhile. And, like me, you could make friends for life. For more information or to find a school near you, call the Council of Parent Participation Preschools in Burnaby.