Ccppns

Welcome to the California Council of Parent Participation Nursery Schools (CCPPNS), a state-wide community of parents and educators committed to teaching and inspiring families through parent involvement and mutual support. Our organization is built on the principle that the best education for children comes from an active partnership among parents, teachers, and the students themselves.

At CCPPNS, we believe that every family has something valuable to contribute to their child's education. That's why we support Parent Participation Nursery Schools and Preschools, which provide a unique educational experience that combines the efforts of parents, teachers, and children. These schools offer a variety of benefits for both children and families, including:

• Hands-on learning experiences for children
• Opportunities for parents to be involved in their child's education
• A supportive community of families and educators
• A focus on social and emotional development as well as academic learning

Our organization is dedicated to promoting and supporting these types of schools through advocacy, education, and resources. We offer a variety of membership benefits, including access to our co-op Chronicle, opportunities to connect with other families and educators, and discounts on events and resources.

Membership Benefits

When you become a member of CCPPNS, you'll gain access to a wide range of benefits, including:

• Discounts on our annual Convention
• Access to our co-op Chronicle, a publication filled with resources, ideas, and inspiration for parents and educators
• Connections to a community of families and educators who share your commitment to parent involvement and mutual support
• Opportunities to get involved in advocacy efforts to promote and support parent participation nursery schools and preschools
• Access to insurance programs, best practices resources, and other tools to support your school or parent group

CCPPNS Regions

Our member preschools are geographically divided into Northern and Southern areas, with 7 regions in the Northern area and 5 regions in the Southern area. We also have Independent Members (CCPPNS IMs) who lie outside these regions. Here is a breakdown of our regions:

• Northern Area: Marin Council, East Bay Council, Sacramento Council, San Francisco Council, San Mateo Council, Santa Clara Valley Council, and Northern Independent Member Schools
• Southern Area: Los Angeles Council, Orange County Council, San Fernando Valley Council, San Gabriel Valley Council, South Bay Council, and Southern Independent Member Schools

To find parent participation preschools in different parts of the country, you can visit Parent Cooperative Preschools International (PCPI) and use their directory of preschools.

Resources

At CCPPNS, we are committed to providing resources to support parents, teachers, and directors in our member schools. Here are some of the resources we offer:

• For Directors: We offer resources and support to help directors run their schools effectively, including access to insurance programs and best practices resources.
• For Teachers: We provide resources and inspiration for teachers, including access to our co-op Chronicle and opportunities to connect with other educators.
• For Parents: We offer resources and support for parents who are involved in their child's education, including access to our co-op Chronicle, opportunities to connect with other families, and discounts on events and resources.
• Insurance: We offer insurance programs to support our member schools, including liability insurance and property insurance.
• Preschooler Newsletter: We offer a newsletter for preschoolers, filled with fun activities and ideas to support their learning and development.
• Best Practices for Schools: We offer best practices resources to support our member schools, including guidelines for health and safety, policies and procedures, and resources for promoting diversity and inclusion.