Business Details
50 Years
experience
Trusted Cooperative Preschool in Ann Arbor
Dexter Co-op Preschool Co-op Preschool has been a trusted provider of quality preschool education in Dexter Co-op Preschool Co-op Preschool and surrounding communities since 1976. Our unique cooperative model empowers parents as primary educators through active classroom participation, board involvement, and committee work. Led by experienced teachers Lisa Miller and Tasia Sprovach, we offer play-based learning programs for children aged 3-4, emphasizing physical, cognitive, and social development in small class settings. Located at Peace Lutheran Church since 2016, our facility features two classrooms, a full-size gymnasium, and a custom-designed outdoor playground.We maintain a daily cap of 14 students for 3-year-olds and 16 for 4-year-olds, ensuring personalized attention. Our program integrates academic concepts through structured and guided play while fostering a warm, community-oriented environment. As a non-profit licensed by Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, we prioritize safety, fun, and foundational life skills. Parents benefit from sibling care swaps and opportunities to build lasting connections through shared educational experiences.
Services
3-Year-Old Program
4-Year-Old Program
Parent Involvement
Play-Based Curriculum
Outdoor Play Activities
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- Parents actively participate as co-educators in classroom and governance roles
- Experienced teachers lead play-based curricula tailored to preschool development
- Small class sizes ensure personalized attention and safety
- Custom outdoor playground designed specifically for preschoolers
- Community-focused model fosters lasting family connections
Services
3-Year-Old Program
Our 3-year-old program offers structured morning and afternoon sessions on Mondays and Thursdays. With a maximum of 14 students and three parent assistants per class, children engage in play-based learning that develops social skills and foundational concepts. The curriculum balances guided activities with free exploration in classrooms and gymnasium.
4-Year-Old Program
Designed for 4-year-olds, this program features morning and afternoon sessions Tuesday-Friday. Limited to 16 students with three parent assistants, the curriculum emphasizes academic concept integration through physical activities while maintaining a fun, community-oriented environment that prepares children for formal schooling.
Parent Involvement
As a cooperative preschool, we require parent participation in classrooms, board roles, and committees. This model creates unique learning partnerships between families and teachers while building strong community connections through shared educational experiences and sibling care support systems.
Play-Based Curriculum
Our curriculum combines structured and guided play to develop physical, cognitive, and social skills. Academic concepts like shapes, colors, and counting are integrated naturally through movement activities while maintaining age-appropriate expectations for preschool mastery.
Outdoor Play Activities
Children enjoy weather-permitting access to our custom-designed outdoor playground fully funded by the co-op. The space supports physical development through age-appropriate equipment while providing opportunities for unstructured social interaction and nature exploration in a safe, supervised environment.
People
Lisa Miller
3-Year-Old Program Teacher
Lisa Miller brings extensive early childhood education experience to our 3-year-old program. She creates engaging learning environments that balance structure with playful exploration, helping young learners develop foundational skills through interactive activities and parent collaboration.
Tasia Sprovach
4-Year-Old Program Teacher
Tasia Sprovach leads our 4-year-old program with expertise in preparing children for formal schooling. Her curriculum integrates academic concepts through physical activities while fostering social growth in a supportive environment that values both educational development and joyful learning experiences.
Questions
What makes Dexter Co-op Preschool Co-op Preschool Co-op Preschool unique?
Our cooperative model uniquely involves parents as active participants in education through classroom assistance, governance roles, and community-building activities.
What are class sizes?
We maintain a daily cap of 14 students for 3-year-olds and 16 for 4-year-olds with three parent assistants per session.
How does the parent involvement work?
Parents assist in classrooms, serve on the board, and participate in committees while receiving support through sibling care swap arrangements.
What curriculum do you use?
We implement a play-based curriculum integrating academic concepts through physical activities while emphasizing holistic child development.
Where is the preschool located?
We operate from Peace Lutheran Church in Ann Arbor, MI, with dedicated classrooms, gymnasium, and custom outdoor playground.
