Russell Cooperative Preschool is a parent cooperative preschool located in Watertown Square. Russell offers a play-based curriculum, a high adult-to-child ratio, sunny and spacious classrooms, an experienced and committed staff, and a community of involved parents. Russell is located at 35 Church Street, Watertown, MA 02472.
The school rents space in the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church of Watertown, just off Mt. Auburn Street Rte. 16 and Main Street in Watertown, near Watertown Square. To request information about the school and the application process, please e-mail at info@russellpreschool.org or call and leave a message at (617) 926-0511.
The school rents space in the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church of Watertown, just off Mt. Auburn Street Rte. 16 and Main Street in Watertown, near Watertown Square. To request information about the school and the application process, please e-mail at info@russellpreschool.org or call and leave a message at (617) 926-0511.
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Russell Cooperative Preschool is dedicated to fostering children's play and the enjoyment of childhood by children and parents. Russell Cooperative Preschool was founded in 1975 by a group of parents wanting to provide quality preschool education in a warm, supportive, and open atmosphere. Recognizing that play is essential for young children, we offer a rich variety of experiences to allow and encourage social, emotional, and creative growth.
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The week at Russell follows a rhythm, which gives the children a reassuring sense of structure. To provide for optimal learning, our program runs from 8:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m., Monday through Friday. In our experience, preschoolers learn best before their energy wanes in mid-afternoon. All children bring lunches from home, and the school provides an organic, whole-food-based morning snack.
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Russell is a parent cooperative preschool, and parents play a vital role in the daily functioning and overall running of the school. Each day, one parent-helper assists the teachers by preparing and serving the morning snack, setting up lunch, and getting the cots ready for afternoon rest. Parent helping is a commitment of at least six days per year for each family.
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Our admissions policy is to create classes balanced in age, gender and ethnicity. Children range in age from three to five and may attend three, four, or five days per week. There is a maximum enrollment of 20 children per day. Russell Cooperative Preschool does not discriminate in enrollment or hiring on the basis of race, religion, gender, cultural heritage, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status or disability.
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