Clinton Path Preschool A Parent Cooperative School
Clinton Path Preschool is a parent cooperative school, serving children from two to five years in a mixed-age, play-based program. The school was founded in 1972 by a group of parents and teachers. The co-op environment allows parents to remain a strong presence in the school. They share administrative and maintenance duties. The pre-school community benefits from close interaction with parents and teachers.
Our Program
Clinton Path offers a play-based program which aims to introduce children to group life, helps children develop satisfying and joyful friendships, and respectful feelings towards themselves and others. The environment is arranged to support free choice and focused activity; teachers encourage children’s interests by offering experiences and materials that build on previous play. The planned curriculum reflects children’s needs for individual expression and growth. Art, cooking, woodworking and physical activity encourage experimentation and planning, while theme units promote long-term thinking about a topic, and provide experiences which challenge children to look at a topic in different ways. Field trips, visitors to the classroom and resources from libraries and museums enhance our planning.
Our Cooperative Format
Parental involvement in the school is significant.
As co-op members, parents perform diverse administrative and maintenance tasks, participate in planning and policy-making for the school, and have access to a community of families and teachers. The school welcomes parental visits at any time, and encourages parents to join their children at lunch, providing a relaxed opportunity for discussion with other parents or teachers. In addition to performing a co-op job, parents participate in two work days each year, attend bimonthly parent meetings, and are scheduled to do weekend
cleanings of the school on a rotating basis. Throughout the year several social events are planned which provide more time for relaxed socializing.
Our Location
We are conveniently located in Brookline Village, near local elementary schools, playgrounds and public transportation. Our location enables us to make frequent trips to our neighborhood sites. Our space, which is rented from St. Paul’s Church, is arranged to accommodate a variety of activities planned by teachers or chosen by the children.
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Prospective Families
Thank you for your interest in the Clinton Path Preschool. Please click on the links below to download the brochure and application. Please fill out the application form and mail it in with a $35.00 non-refundable fee. Please make checks payable to Clinton Path Preschool and send the application to the address listed. Your child's name will be placed on an admission wait list upon receipt of the application.
Clinton Path Brochure (Adobe Reader)
Clinton Path Application (Adobe Reader)
In December, you will be invited to an Open House when you can visit the school and meet with staff, current and prospective families. The school will contact you in early March regarding admissions for the next school year. Thank you again for your interest in Clinton Path and we look forward to meeting you!
--- Laura Bradford, Director
School Year
Summer Program
Clinton Path Preschool’s Summer Program is uniquely tailored to the needs and interests of young children three to six years old. The setting is relaxed, the atmosphere is cozy and familiar, and the teachers are warm and caring. Our goal is to create a happy and positive experience for all children and families. We aim to build self-confidence and friendships through individual attention, as well as fun and exciting group activities. Our teachers strike a nice balance between offering lots of choice to the kids while providing some structure and consistent routine. Up to 17 children can attend each day and there are always at least three staff members on hand.
Wonderful FlexibilityNo other summer program in Brookline offers the degree of flexibility of Clinton Path Preschool. You may enroll your child for just two (consecutive or non-consecutive) weeks or all eight. Children may attend part-time (3 or 4 days per week) or full-time. Please note that part-timers must include either a Monday or Friday in their weekly schedule. |
ActivitiesProgram activities include block and sculpture building, playing with trains, dress-up and imaginary play, story time, singing and circle time fun, painting, cutting, coloring, sorting, zooming, yoga, running, reading, laughing and listening, all in the company of other children. We have a wonderful fenced in backyard complete with climbing structures, swings, jumping logs, a sandbox, a wooden playhouse and more. There is also access to a sprinkler for those extra hot days! |
Our DayEach day is tailored somewhat to the needs and interests of the children though there is a general routine. Please note that these times are approximate. 8:30 - 9:45 Free Play9:45 - 10:00 Clean-up, & calendar time 10:00 - 10:20 Story Time 10:20 - 10:45 Snack Time 10:45 - 11:15 Puzzles, books & a second circle time 11:15 - 12:15 Outside Time 12:15 - 12:30 Music Time 12:30 - 2:30 Optional extended day From 12:30 to 1:00 parents and caregivers are welcome to join the teachers and other families for lunch at the school. Extended DayParents have the option of signing up their children to join our extended day program. Extended day runs from 12:30 to 2:30 and includes lunchtime, story and rest, and, of course, additional playtime. Our extended day program is very flexible, making it an easy and attractive option for parents. You can sign your child up for extended day in advance or, if there is space, you can sign up as late as the same day. |
Our StaffClinton Path Preschool’s staff of one teacher-director and two teachers work together to provide a safe, loving and nurturing school environment. All of our teachers have received training in Early Childhood Education, First Aid and CPR and continue to pursue personal and professional interests, which enrich the school’s program. Laura Bradford, our Teacher-Director, received a B.S. from Wheelock College and has been working in the field of early childhood education for 25 years. She has been at CPP since 2001 and brings a down-to-earth and nurturing approach to the school. Terry Gould, who began teaching at CPP in 1998, has a strong interest in nature and animals and is also a certified childhood yoga instructor. Sarah Lemos, on staff since 2004, has a BA in linguistics and can be seen teaching the children how to count in French while practicing tae-kwon-do or playing running and jumping games in Chinese. A priority for all of our teachers is getting to know each individual child in order to help them thrive in the preschool environment. What to bring
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Summer ScheduleOur 10-week 2009 summer session runs from Wednesday, June 24th through Friday, August 28th. The daily program begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 12:30 p.m. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join their children for lunch at the school from 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. Children who are signed up for our extended day program stay until 2:30. TuitionTuition rates for the 2009 Summer Program are as follows: Full day (8:30 12:30) ..$40*Extended day (12:30 2:30) ..$20** We are pleased to offer a 10% discount for multiple children from the same household enrolled together on the same full and/or extended day. The cost is thus reduced to $36 for full day and $18 for extended day for each child. A $250 non-refundable deposit is due with your enrollment form. The balance of your tuition is due by May 15th but is welcomed at the time you pay your deposit. You may sign up for additional days during the summer if there is space available. Any additional days, either full or extended, for which you sign up during the summer, will be billed to you at the end of the summer. Prompt payment is expected at that time. Due to the popular demand of our Summer Program, we encourage you to sign up early! |
To ApplyPlease submit the following forms:
Please include $250 non-refundable deposit for each child enrolled. Checks made payable to: Clinton Path Preschool. Mail this completed information and deposit to:
As soon as your application is received, you will receive a written confirmation for the days you have requested. You will be contacted immediately if we are unable to accommodate your request due to availability. Thank you, and we look forward to meeting you and having fun this summer! |
Documents and Forms
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Additional InformationFor more information about our Summer Program, please contact our Summer Admissions Coordinator, Anne Jarvis, at (617) 232-2954, or email at brianannie@rcn.com. |