The objectives of the Organization for Parent Participation in Childcare and Education, Ontario are...
- To strengthen relationships with members.
- To provide easy access and convenience in delivery of our product/services.
- To establish strong links with the childcare community.
- To establish long-term relationships with co-operative childcare centres without area councils.
- To establish an active role in indentifying future critical issues and determining a focus in advocacy.
- To facilitate opportunities for networking.
What will you gain from a Preschool?
- Support during child rearing and an opportunity to meet other parents.
- Time to observe your child and other children in a group setting.
- Practical ideas for helping your child at home and in other non-school settings.
- Access to experts on child development and parent education workshops and meetings.
- A say in decision making and a vote on polices for the centre.
- A chance to contribute your existing ablilities and develop new ones.
What will your child gain from a Preschool?
- The experience of having parent and child mutually sharing and participating in activities.
- A time to watch and play with other children.
- An opportunity to experiment physically and intellectually in a place specifically designed and equiped for young children.
- An atmosphere in which curiosity and creativity are encouraged.
- An opportunity to function both as an individual and as a member of a group.