Mary Walker teaches our Fours class.
Both
WHO ARE THE TEACHERS?
Phyllis Bass teaches our Twos classes. She
has been involved with EPCP since 1982 when
both her sons attended the Preschool.
Phyllis served on the board as Co-president
and PCPO Representative. She began
teaching here in 1988.
Phyllis’ education includes two years of
Liberal Arts courses with an emphasis in
Psychology, at Wayne State University and
Michigan State University. Phyllis’ education
is supplemented with early childhood
education workshops at LCC and U of O. She
is a member of NAEYC (National Association
for the Education of Young Children).
Shawna White teaches our Threes class.
She has 10 years of experience in parent
participation preschools (cooperatives), and
she is a member of the NAEYC.
Shawna started her teaching career as a
parent at United Methodist Co-op Nursery
School in Burlingame, CA with her first son
in 1997. Shawna served on the parent board
of directors as the Council Representative
to the California Council of Parent
Participation Nursery Schools. She went
back to college in order to begin subbing in
the Threes class, and then was a teacher's
aide for a year. Shortly thereafter, she
became the Three's teacher for several
years. In addition to teaching the Threes
class three times a week, she also taught the
Toddler class twice a week.
her daughter and son attended EPCP. Mary
served in a number of different board
Eugene’s
positions while a parent of EPCP.
Mary graduated from the University of
Parent-Child
Preschool
Oregon with degrees in History and
Education. Her professional history has
included business management, special event
planning and volunteer coordination.
Mary is very active at the elementary
schools her children now attend.
EPCP teachers are members of the Oregon
Association for the Education of Young
Children (OAEYC) and continue their
education by attending workshops and
conferences through OAEYC, Parent-Child
Preschools of Oregon (PCPO) and EC Cares
(Early Childhood Coordination Agency for
Referrals, Evaluations and Services in Lane ! Developmental Program
County). Our teachers offer a unique ! Cooperative Experience
perspective on our preschool since they have
experienced the cooperative environment ! High Parental Involvement
from both the teacher and parent aspect.
1376 Olive Street
Eugene, Oregon 97401
Eugene’s Parent-Child Preschool does not discriminate Membership Information:
against students because of race, color, ethnic or national
origin, gender, faith group, or physical or developmental 984-5531
disability. Students are admitted to all the programs and
activities and availed all the rights and privileges generally
accorded or made available to students at the school.
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 OUR MISSION CLASS SCHEDULES WHAT IS A CO-OP?
The primary mission of Eugene’s Parent-Child Parents at EPCP want to take an active role
Preschool is to encourage a lifelong love of Two’s Class in their children's education. As parents, we
learning by providing the best possible social Days: Monday/Wednesday share in the daily operation of the preschool,
and educational experience for children and or as well as participate in fundraising and
their families within a caring community of Tuesday/Thursday decision-making. Parents assist the teachers
its members. Regular and active parental in the classroom. Attendance at general
participation in the preschool ensures that Time: 9:15 AM – 11:45 AM meetings during the school year is also
an atmosphere of love and caring surrounds Tuition: $90.00 per month * required. Limited participation slots are
our children’s growth and learning. available for a higher monthly tuition.
Organizationally, the Preschool relies on the Enrollment: Up to 12 children per class Please call for more details.
talents of its teachers and members for 4:1 student/teacher ratio
basic direction, fundraising, and special WHAT ABOUT FUNDRAISING?
projects. The co-op offers parent education Three’s Class
Each spring the Preschool parents present a
opportunities as well as mutual support from Days: Tuesday/Thursday/Friday
children’s play and shadow puppet theater
other parents.
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM production for the community. Each co-op
Tuition: $110.00 per month * member is required to help with this
OUR PROGRAM production. All proceeds go directly back to
We offer a high quality social and learning Enrollment: 18 children per class the preschool, helping to maintain low
experience for preschool children, and we 5:1 student/teacher ratio tuition.
are proud to offer a developmental,
diversity-rich program. Our program Four’s Class WHO RUNS THE SCHOOL?
centers on the individual child and strives to Days: Monday/Wednesday/Friday
The volunteer Board of Directors for
enhance positive self-esteem. We promote
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Eugene’s Parent-Child Preschool is a group of
the concept that play and the freedom to
elected and appointed members who provide
explore provide the preschool child with the Tuition: $110.00 per month *
guidance and make decisions for the
opportunity to develop emotionally,
Enrollment: 20 children per class preschool. Co-op parents are always welcome
intellectually, physically, and socially.
5:1 student/teacher ratio to attend the monthly board meetings.
Learning and growth take place through self-
discovery, self-directed, and sensory
There is a one-time $35.00 supply fee per
activities. Our teachers help each child child. A limited number of partial-tuition
MAY WE VISIT THE SCHOOL?
learn self- discipline and responsibility for scholarships are available. Please call for We encourage you and your child to visit us
himself/herself, as well as essential information. and explore the preschool. Please call to
communication skills. A safe and nurturing, arrange a suitable day.
and stimulating environment is provided to * Tuition is subject to change. Please call for current
rates.
allow the children to discover their own
unique qualities and those of others.
 REGISTRATION FORM
SCHOOL YEAR 2009-2010

In order to reserve a place for your child, please return the completed registration form and enrollment
agreement, and pay a $55 non-refundable registration fee.

Enrollment Request:
Twos Class M/W or T/TH $90 per month Up to 12 Students (4:1 student/teacher)
Threes Class T/TH/F $110 per month 18 Students (5:1 student/teacher)
Fours Class M/W/F $110 per month 20 Students (5:1 student/teacher)

Interested in Limited Participation Yes/No

(see Enrollment Agreement)
Current or Former Member Yes/No

Student Information

Student name ______________________________________ DOB _____________ Gender ______

Address _______________________________________________________ Zip ______________

Parent/Guardian Information

Parent/guardian name ______________________________________________________________

Address ________________________________________________________________________

Home phone ____________ Other Phone ___________ E-mail address ________________________

Parent/guardian name ______________________________________________________________

Address ________________________________________________________ Zip_____________

Home phone ____________ Other Phone ____________ E-mail address _______________________

Emergency Contact (if a parent/guardian cannot be reached)

Person ___________________________________ Relationship to Child ______________________

Address __________________________________________________ Phone _________________

Does your child have special needs (including allergies) the teacher needs to be aware of?

_______________________________________________________________________________

Scholarships are available based on need for a $15 per month tuition reduction. Scholarship applications are
confidential. Please contact the Vice President of Membership for more information.

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 ENROLLMENT AGREEMENT
SCHOOL YEAR 2009-2010

I agree to fulfill these obligations in order for the Preschool to function effectively and to benefit all those
involved. I understand that failure to fulfill a responsibility may result in performing make-up work and / or a
monetary fine. Continued inattention and / or lack of fulfilling preschool responsibilities may ultimately result in
being dropped from enrollment.

1. Tuition:
a. September and May tuition is due before the first day of school in September. From October to April, the
monthly tuition fees are due on the first of each month.
b. There is a ten-day grace period. A late fee of $1 per day after the 11th of the month is charged for late
payments.
2. Parent-Teacher:
a. Parents are required to be a Parent-Teacher in their child’s classes the prescribed amount of time. Work
schedules are completed in advance and allow for flexibility when necessary for illness or emergencies.
b. You will work in your child’s classroom as a Parent-Teacher as follows, although the exact figure will vary
depending on the actual enrollment:
Twos: 1.5 times, unless enrollment is eight (8) or less students, then reduces to 1 time
Threes: 2 times
Fours: 2 times per month
c. Limited Participation spaces are available to reduce the amount of days required as Parent-Teacher.
i. Limited Participation spots cost more per month. Half limited or full limited options are available.
There are a limited amount of Limited Participation spaces in each class.
ii. All other EPCP responsibilities are required.
iii. Members with two children enrolled in the Preschool have priority for Limited Participation. All other
requests are accepted on date of request received (first received, first honored).
d. Participate in one toy cleaning during the school year.
3. Membership Meetings:
a. One parent from the family attends all Membership meetings and trainings. There are seven meetings
throughout the school year: Orientation, Parent-Teacher Training, Dress Rehearsal and four Membership
Meetings. The parent serving as Parent-Teacher must be present at the Parent-Teacher Training.
b. Childcare may be available at a reduced cost.
5. Participate in the Children’s Theater Production and/or other fund raising projects.
6. Complete an Oregon Department of Education Criminal History Background Check request form for everyone who will
be a Parent-Teacher or drive to field trips. The results of the background check are confidential, and handled on a
case-by-case basis. The Board of Directors will confidentially review any report of crime against a minor.

I have read the above 2009-2010 preschool responsibilities for Eugene’s Parent-Child Preschool, and I understand
the commitments I am making as a co-op parent.

Signature _______________________________________________Date ______________________

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