Preschool Programs in Albany, CA

Albany Preschool:
Albany Preschool is a parent co-operative preschool located at Masonic and Solano in Albany. We admit children from age 2 years and 9 months through kindergarten age. We are licensed to have 24 children in the classroom at one time. The morning participation program runs Monday through Friday from 9am-noon. The afternoon preschool program runs Monday through Friday from noon to 3pm. Extended care is offered from 3pm to 5pm Monday through Friday. The summer program may differ.

At Albany Preschool, children are treated with respect and direct their own play activities in a rich, varied environment. Professional staff and parents work together to create a child-centered program addressing the varied physical, cognitive, social, and emotional needs of the children. Each day, children experience self-directed play in a supportive and non-judgmental environment. As they explore and manipulate their world, children gain confidence in their growing abilities. This learning is enhanced through conversations with other children and caring, involved adults.

The role of the teachers is to provide a learning environment that is both challenging and nurturing. As a co-operative community of learners, Albany Preschool recognizes the importance of ongoing education for its adult members. Parent education, staff development, and parent involvement facilitates this learning.

Preschool Programs:
- Morning preschool program with parent classroom participation
- An afternoon preschool program without parent classroom participation
- Summer pre-school program