Our Philosophy

NECOOP’s philosophy is this: children, parents, and teachers go to school together, each one learning from the other. Each member of our co-op is a volunteer. Active involvement by parent and family volunteers allows us to offer a play-based program at a reasonable cost. Parents have the opportunity to learn alongside their children and become immersed in a welcoming community. Our teachers facilitate daily options for free play that stimulate young minds, with a special emphasis on exploring outdoors.

Outside Play

We believe our students are more effective learners when they have plenty of time to explore outside of the classroom. Nature provides an incredibly stimulating and multi-sensory place to play. Young children need this opportunity to use their whole body, while gaining knowledge and appreciation of our environment. All NECOOP classes regularly spend times outdoors. Our kindergarten class participates in Forest Days.

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Children Need to Play

Play time is also a learning time. The merits of play as a vehicle for imagination, discovery, invention, problem solving, social interaction, self-regulation, emotional development, creativity, role playing, and language and literacy development are limitless. Believing in a play-based philosophy is simply accepting that children naturally engage in play as a means of learning on their terms and at their own pace. We strive to provide a safe and inviting atmosphere, where children have the freedom to explore their individual limits through developmentally appropriate activities and opportunities for creating, communicating, and discovering through play.

Our Strength is Our Community

Our spirit of cooperation and volunteer involvement provides families with multiple opportunities to actively participate in the betterment of their child’s school. We value the individuality and uniqueness of each child. Northeast Preschool and Kindergarten welcomes students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities at the school. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin in administration of our educational and admission policies, scholarship, and other school-administered programs.

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Leaps and Bounds

The play-based learning environment has helped my daughter grow by leaps and bounds since enrolling!

Chari H.
5.0
2022-01-13T18:26:43-05:00
Chari H.
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The play-based learning environment has helped my daughter grow by leaps and bounds since enrolling!
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Lovely, caring teachers

Could not have dreamed a better preschool and kindergarten experience! Lovely, caring teachers and a wonderful community to be a part of.

Megan R.
5.0
2022-01-13T18:26:43-05:00
Megan R.
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Could not have dreamed a better preschool and kindergarten experience!
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Wonderful play based preschool!

Wonderful play based preschool! The kids grow so much through the program! I particularly like getting to be in the classroom and know the other kids and their families. Kindergarten is wonderful too! Small class size, very experienced teacher, lots of hands on learning, fosters a great love of learning!

Katie N.
5.0
2022-01-13T18:26:43-05:00
Katie N.
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Wonderful play based preschool! The kids grow so much through the program!
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Kids Thrive Here

Both my children have thrived at Northeast. All the teachers are wonderful and insightful in different ways. I love the emphasis on social emotional learning, play, and nature. Honestly, I couldn’t ask for a better place for little people to learn how to make friends and ask questions.

Kaitlin G.
5.0
2023-07-15T09:54:09-04:00
Kaitlin G.
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Both my children thrived at Northeast. I love the emphasis on social emotional learning, play, and nature. I couldn't ask for a better place
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Play and Nature based approach

This has been such a wonderful environment for my children’s early education and I feel so supported there as a parent as well. The play and nature based approach has been a great way for my children to learn and explore the world.

Mallary H.
5.0
2023-07-15T09:53:54-04:00
Mallary H.
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The play and nature-based approach has been a great way for my children to learn and explore the world.
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Caring Teachers

The teachers at NECOOP are personally invested in the well being and education of the kids.  

Eric S.
5.0
2022-01-13T19:53:52-05:00
Eric S.
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Caring Teachers! The teachers at NECOOP are personally investing in the well-being and education of the kids.