About the Program

In the EPH Somerville Preschool Cooperative, parents and teachers work together to create an environment in which children learn from one another, the parents, and the teachers. Together, teachers and parents plan learning experiences that are developmentally appropriate and reflect children's current interests. While in the classroom, both parents and teachers attend to children's feelings, listen to their ideas and participate in the children's play. Through interaction with the children, parents gain insight about each child's development and interests. The parents and teachers use these insights to design a program centered around the children. Parent participation in the program includes scheduled time in the classroom, attendance at monthly coop meetings, and a variety of program management duties such as community outreach, newsletter production and distribution, provision of specialty snacks and supplies, and fundraising.

Program Goals

The EPH Somerville Preschool Cooperative is dedicated to providing an affordable, high quality, stimulating environment in which children can grow, explore, learn, make friends and, most of all, have fun. A parent's presence in the classroom eases children's discovery of themselves as a member of a larger community. It also communicates to children that parents value and can participate in their education. And the presence of parents provides a wider base of knowledge and interests when responding to and supporting each child's wonder and curiosity in the classroom.

Program Information

• Location: 277 Broadway in Somerville
• Telephone: (617) 623-5510
• Teacher-Parent/Child Ratio: 1:8
• Hours of Operation 9:00 - 12:30
• Follows the Somerville Public School Calendar
• $20 per day
• 2, 3, 4, or 5 morning options
• Snacks Provided
• Licensed by Office of Childcare Services for 16 children, ages 2 years and 9 months to 5 years.

Enrollment Procedure

Contact the Program Director to discuss program details and availability at (617) 623-5510