South Burnaby Preschool is a Parent Participation Preschool (PPP). What makes your experience at PPP different from other preschools?
The primary difference between a PPP and other preschools is your level of involvement with the preschool. Parents are responsible for the administration and staffing of the preschool under the guidance of a qualified E.C.E. preschool teacher.
Each preschool family is a member of the preschool and must take on a job, act as a duty parent and attend General Education/parent education meetings. The high quality of our preschool essentially depends on the enthusiasm of our parent members. Our abilities as parents to work together, learn from one another, share responsibilities and laugh together are what make the preschool experience enjoyable and rewarding. Please share your ideas as we all play a vital role in keeping the preschool alive, interesting and relevant for our children.
Below is a summary of what you can expect as your commitment to be part of a PPP:
Duty Days
You are expected to participate in the classroom and assist the teacher 1 - 2 days per month depending on enrollment. On these days you need to arrive before the preschool opens and stay after the preschool closes and bring a simple snack for the children to share. Your child is able to bring a show and tell item on this day to talk about during circle time.
Monthly Meetings
Generally the school's business meeting and parent education meeting take place every other month after school. Each duty parent must attend this 2 hour (approximately) meeting in order to satisfy the legal requirements of the preschool's license. If you must miss a meeting, it is possible to complete parent education hours on your own.
Preschool Jobs
Each family in the preschool takes on a "job" in the preschool, performing services necessary to run the preschool. These range from newsletter editor to president. Every effort is made to ensure you receive a role that is suitable with respect to your skills, preferences and available time.
Fundraising
We are a parent run and funded school. Your fees pay only the basic administrative costs of wages, rent and insurance. Funds for equipment, games and supplies are obtained through our efforts in raising funds. There are a number of fundraising events throughout the year that need your enthusiastic participation. Each family has a democratic say in the use of the funds. Families have the option to contribute a tax-deductible donation to the preschool in lieu of fundraising.
For these commitments you will receive the incomparable experience of sharing your child’s earliest schooling and the chance to meet new friends yourself.
For more information about parent participation preschool, please visit the Council of Parent Participation Preschools of BC. http://www.cpppreschools.bc.ca/
For information call 604-831-0783 or email: admin@southburnabypreschool.com