About the Preschool
Since 1956, the Redding Cooperative Preschool has provided quality educational opportunities.
Celebrating 65+ years of parent participation and fun, the Redding Co-Op Preschool is a non-profit, non-sectarian, parent participation preschool featuring a variety of interactive experiences encompassing literature, science, physical education, arts, crafts, and music. The Redding Cooperative Preschool is licensed by the State of California. License # 455401222
The preschool is managed by the parents and operated by a teacher-director, who is a certified early childhood educator. Under the guidance of the teacher-director, parents take turns helping at the preschool by working an assigned day each week (every Wednesday, for example). Five “parent-teachers” are scheduled to work each day. The parent-to-child ratio is always at least one adult to four children (plus the director). In addition, parents are required to attend a monthly meeting, as well as serve on one of the committees that help to manage the preschool.
The Redding Co-Op Preschool enrolls up to a maximum of 20 children ages 2 years, 9 months to 5 years old.
Pictures of our Campus
Library
Children's Cubbies
Block Room
Cognitive Room
Children's Bathroom
Art Room
Dress Up Room
Manipulative Room
Front of School
Outdoor Kitchen
Bike Track
Climbing Gym
Playground
Hours of Operation
During the regular school year (from September through May), the preschool operates Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00p.m.
Holidays and vacations coincide with the Redding School District’s calendar.
A Typical Day
8:00 a.m. to 8:40 a.m. – Teacher arrives and works in the classroom.
8:40 a.m. – Working parents arrive and assist setting up activities outside.
9:00 a.m. to 9:35 a.m. – Outside play. Health check by teacher and gathering.
9:35 a.m. to 9:55 a.m. – Circle Time. Songs, calendar, weather, stories.
9:55 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. – Wash hands and clean up.
10:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. – Snack time.
10:15 a.m. to 11:05 a.m. – Exploration time.
11:05 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. – Clean up and gathering.
11:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – Circle Time. Music, share, yoga.
11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Outdoor play.
12:00 p.m. – Parents pick up children
Meet the Teacher
Hi! My name is Jennifer and I am very excited for another year as teacher/director at the Redding Co-op Preschool. I have four wonderful children at home, who inspire my love for teaching. In my spare time, I enjoy camping and fishing. My favorite color is green! I have lived in Redding for 17 years and have been teaching at the Coop since 2016. I am often silly and love to laugh – and that really shows through when I work with children.
Meet the Board
President: Katie Emmerson
Vice President: Elizabeth Cifu Shuster
Secretary: Marina Dormer
Treasurer: Steve Hofferber
