What is a Parent Participation Preschool?

Parent Participation Preschools (PPPs) are devoted to providing a play-based environment to nurture children’s learning.   

PPPs provide families with an opportunity to be directly involved in their child’s preschool experience and to participate in community with other families.

One of the special aspects of St Giles is the opportunity for parents to spend time in the classroom with the children. Being in the classroom offers a chance to connect with your own children in their indoor and outdoor settings and get to know the children and families in our preschool community. Participation is not mandatory but welcomed whenever possible.

St Giles is proud member of Parent Cooperative Preschools International (PCPI), an organization that “helps families, teachers and communities work together to give young children a high-quality early education”.

Responsibilities

Parents and teachers work together to maintain a cooperative atmosphere at St Giles. While parent roles vary, we are all collectively responsible for ensuring success at preschool by creating and environment that supports a positive early learning experience for children and their families.

Parent roles include:

  • Providing a nutritious snack for the preschools to share.
  • Helping to maintain the preschool enviroment and equipment.
  • Holding a job in the school.
  • Supporting the preschool financially through fundraising events.
I love duty days at St Giles because I can be fully immersed in my 4 year old’s world for a while. No phone calls, household chores, other sibling needing attention and no work pressures. This is a time for uninterrupted and uninhibited play when I am totally present with my child.
Debbie