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December 2021 by Corina Benavides
We joined Pacifica Co-Op Nursery School in January, 2021, and our son is thriving in their online virtual program. The teachers are amazing, very warm and nurturing. Their introduction to learning is very consistent and engaging. Our 4 year old can sit through an entire 45 min. class with real interest because the teachers have made the curriculum fun and interactive. What I find to be most interesting is how quickly my son has grown to care for the teachers and his classmates - online learning with the class is a weekly highlight. The schools parent community is amazing, kind, and fun. All parents have been very involved and welcoming. The schools playground is adorable and spacious. We look forward to the schools in-person reopening. ❤️??
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December 2021 by Palmer Yu
Our two kids (4 and 2) love going there. Currently they view it as a treat to go to school, because they are having fun there. The tree house, playground and swings on the outside and all the toys inside are all big draws for them. All parents have jobs at this school. And we really like that. It gives us additional opportunities to learn about educating kids.
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December 2021 by Lesley Karbaf
We found this wonderful school during the pandemic and have been participating virtually. Everyone from the wonderful teachers to the amazing board of parents has been so wonderful! The school itself is so lovely with a GREAT playground. My daughter absolutely loves it- and we cannot wait to join in person soon!
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December 2021 by Misa Grannis
My 3.5 year old started preschool here this year after an unexpected move to Pacifica and while we were worried that we may have rushed the decision, we could not be happier. She comes home every day and tells us how much fun she had at school, she is so proud that she's learning her letters and numbers, and it's so great to see her form relationships with the other kids and parents at the school. Also, as new transplants to Pacifica it's a great way to integrate ourselves into the community!
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December 2021 by Sarah Cusenza
We love the co op nursery school. My toddler looks forward to going every morning and always comes home with stories of his adventures. The community building with the families creates a supportive, warm and nurturing environment for everyone. Can’t wait to go to school tomorrow!
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December 2021 by Jenny Cruz
It is a welcoming place for all families and cultures; the teachers are creative with the teaching methods and are very special with the children. Besides, the park's structure is perfect for children to enjoy and stimulate their motor skills due to the ample space and the different structures that make it up.
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December 2021 by Wiley Clothier
Our daughter enjoyed her years at the Co-Op. It was a great place to meet families that we stayed in touch with when she later began attending Ocean Shore. The parent involvement was fun, too.
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December 2021 by Danielle Fleming
This is not just a school, it's a community. We couldn't be happier with this place. They have the most caring teachers and parents working with the kids. We love this school.
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December 2021 by Teresa B.
The co-op is in a beautiful spot, tucked away in a quiet, treelined residential neighborhood. It's a Pacifica institution.
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October 2021 by Matleena V.
We had high hopes enrolling this year but ended up having a freakish experience where our kid was seemingly happy during their first week but had issues with adapting that were not communicated to us. The teachers were overwhelmed by her perfectly age-appropriate behavior and incapable of following through with the suggestion we had to improve the situation. It became obvious that the co-op had its limitations in being able to adapt to children's individual needs and we didn't feel safe leaving our child there.
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October 2021 by Nian C.
I like the coop experience. For kids start to separate from the parents, this is a mild way that doesn't need worry about hearing kids crying for hours and having nightmares'. Helping them getting familiar with school, teacher, friends and routines before leaving them would definitely be a good start for separation. The teacher are nice and there are a lot of activities. There is no mandatory activities, the teacher would let the kids sit or walk free so they won't feel they were forced to do something.
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September 2021 by Suveena C.
My daughter started at the co-op one month before the pandemic shut everything down and the school shifted to virtual learning. I wasn't sure how valuable Zoom classes would be for a 3 year old but I'm so glad we stuck with it! The classes and homework assignments gave us some structure/routine, which my daughter really benefitted from. It also allowed her to form bonds with her teachers and classmates, which made the transition back to in-person school this fall really smooth. She wants to go to school everyday, even on the weekends!The school's schedule gives plenty of opportunities for free play, which I believe is how young children learn best. They also provide activities based on the week's curriculum, where they do arts and crafts and learn early reading/writing skills, science, and math. For kiddos entering kindergarten, they provide special Pre-K sessions twice a week to focus on kindergarten readiness. It's a great balance between play and academics. And best of all -- I bring home a tired kid!I love the little community that the co-op provides. We have parents and caregivers with all kinds of backgrounds and everyone brings different skills to the table. One thing I'm looking forward to this year is learning from the parenting education classes being offered by one of the moms, as well as the parenting seminars with the director. Being able to see your child learn and interact with others at school, while also continuing to grow as a parent/caregiver is truly unique to the co-op experience and we're so glad to be back in person!
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September 2021 by Danielle F.
This is my first year as a parent at the school. My son loves to go here. There are so many free play opportunities where he can learn important things like sharing and taking turns. We're excited to go on the first field trip of the year to the pumpkin patch. Each day when we leave my son tells me "more school!"I really like being part of a community of parents and teachers who share ideas and resources. The kids get so much hands-on learning from having so many parents at the site. Each family has one work day a week, and I look forward to mine each week. The co-op uses the skills of all of its member families to improve the education of our children. This is a wonderful community, and I'm happy my family found such a wonderful place to ease into enrolling in a K-12 school.
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September 2021 by Misa G.
My 3.5 year old started preschool here this year after an unexpected move to Pacifica and while we were worried that we may have rushed the decision, we could not be happier. She comes home every day and tells us how much fun she had at school, she is so proud that she's learning her letters and numbers, and it's so great to see her form relationships with the other kids and parents at the school. Also, as new transplants to Pacifica it's a great way to integrate ourselves into the community! It's also so clear that it's an institution--we keep running into people around town (supermarket checkers, babysitters, etc) who went there as kids, even decades ago. I'm looking forward to being able to enroll my toddler next year once he turns 2.
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September 2021 by nel g.
This is such a great school! My first time at a co-op. I have 2 older kids and I was a bit apprehensive when we first started. After the first day my daughter loved it. Both Teacher Jenn and Teacher Christina was amazing--along with the the parents that volunteer daily. I appreciate the participation in the community and highly recommend the school!
