CHCNS has a full incoming class for the '21-22 school year but please feel free to fill out the application to be added to the waitlist. Support CHCNS and purchase your raffle tickets today. We'll be giving away gift certificates for some fantastic, local businesses to lucky raffle winners. As we are unable to host open houses, we have made two videos to give families a feel for the school.
The first is a "Day in the Life" which shows our classrooms, activities, and students in action. The second features Ms Frances in action and was made from the videos/photos that are shared with families everyday. Most of these were recorded by our wonderful assistant teacher Miss Al'Asia.
The first is a "Day in the Life" which shows our classrooms, activities, and students in action. The second features Ms Frances in action and was made from the videos/photos that are shared with families everyday. Most of these were recorded by our wonderful assistant teacher Miss Al'Asia.
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History
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The Capitol Hill Cooperative Nursery School, Inc., the first parent-run cooperative preschool on Capitol Hill, was established in 1960 by 10 families. It was housed in the Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church until 1972 at which time it moved to the Capitol Hill Metropolitan Baptist Church. In 1983, the school relocated to the Lenox School Building.
About Ms. Frances
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Born and raised in Washington, DC, Ms. Frances Slaughter has been educating children since the mid-1980s. Although she's worked with kids of all ages, she specializes in the 3-year-old profile. She loves their curiosity and embraces their individuality. Ms. Frances joined CHCNS as Director and Teacher over 30 years ago.
Philosophy / Curriculum
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At Capitol Hill Cooperative Nursery School (CHCNS) we view the child as one who is dynamic and curious and who approaches the world with a competent and individual set of learning strategies and abilities. We believe each child has the right to a nurturing, safe, and playful learning environment which fosters social and emotional growth.
School-Home Connection
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Extensive current research has shown that parent involvement is critical to children's educational success. As the only true parent-run cooperative preschool on Capitol Hill, CHCNS believes strongly in the benefits for preschoolers of connecting school and home experiences. We are committed to bridging what happens inside the school to what happens at home.
Organizational Framework
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CHCNS is a teacher-led parent cooperative, owned and operated by its members. Parents manage the entire operation of the school, hire the preschool teacher, and assist in the classroom on a rotating basis. The parents administer the school and share the tasks of evaluating its aims and policies. They hire and rehire the director/teacher and assist in the classroom on a scheduled basis.
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