Welcome to Mundelein Cooperative Preschool!
MCP Blog & News
Wow! Look at all the changes in the classroom!
We are very excited to announce we received a generous donation from a former parent, Ed Ashton (2000-2004). We were able to replace much of our old furniture as well as adding new materials and games. At our Open House last Thursday, Mr. Ashton reunited with his boys’ teachers, Mrs. Davenport and Mrs. Golden. We […]
Creativity in the Classroom
Often people consider creativity at the bottom of a list of skills that young children need to have to be successful in school. We tend to think more of their ability to know letters, numbers, writing counting and so forth. But creativity plays a large role in a young child’s development, and is not a […]
Class Offerings
Multi-aged classes expand your child’s educational experiences and are open to children of all ages!
Our approach to learning and teaching is through child centered play and education. Watch your child grow and learn with joy in this class.
With a wide range of activities including arts, Kindergarten readiness, imaginative play and physical activities, our staff will engage your children.
Our Classroom
Every class at MCP is taught using a play based curriculum. This means the classroom is set up to maximize development in every area. From dress-ups, the play kitchen, sensory table, large and small motor areas, library, areas for block building, writing and creative art, you can be sure your child’s classroom is set up to meet the creative needs of your child.
Each class uses monthly or biweekly themes to keep new play opportunities at the forefront. Materials around the classroom are changed frequently. This engages the children and reflects their emergent interests in the thematic and integrated curriculum. For example, during an ocean theme there will be sand and seashells or blue tinted water complete with whale families in the sensory table. Children will sing about beluga whales, pretend to go fishing using magnets, sort shells by type and play counting games using small plastic fish
Outdoor Play Areas
Located near the building is a large, pleasant, shaded fenced playground with climbing, sliding apparatus and small houses for creative play. There is plenty of space to run, climb and play in our large sandbox. A beautiful yard with large trees surround the playground area providing opportunities to explore nature.
Your Children
Your children have a safe and fun place to learn at Mundelein Cooperative Preschool. Every day when children walk through our doors, they are greeted with a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
- CPR/First Aid certified teachers
- Individualized attention
- Excellent adult to student ratio
- Parent board
Safety
MCP is maintained with safety in mind. Materials and equipment are regularly inspected; doors are locked upon student arrival and we are a peanut free school to accommodate children with peanut and/or tree nut allergies. All staff is certified in CPR and have first aid training.
Happiness
MCP teachers work hard to provide a stimulating and challenging environment that every child will enjoy and look forward to each school day. Discipline is taught through conflict resolution and self regulation. Children thrive and grow at MCP!
Education
We use the latest in educational research to develop our curriculum, ensuring each child’s needs are met individually. Our children leave this program ready to go, head to toe!
