                             Our Philosophy

At LPK, we recognize that all children are busy, bright and eager to learn - all characteristics that
we will capitalize upon in our preschool classroom. Just as their social, emotional, physical, and
cognitive growths are intertwined, so are the curricular areas of our class - English/Language
Arts, Science, Social Studies, Mathematics, and Physical Education.
Because different people, regardless of age, learn in different ways, our approach to learning
is as creative and flexible as possible. We will encourage your children to grow, explore and
make choices in order to foster their emerging independence and establish a love of learning.

LPK is a private, non-profit, cooperative preschool, LPK is accredited by the Maryland State
Department of Education and guided by the principles of the National Association for Education
of Young Children (NAEYC). LPK does not discriminate based upon race, creed, gender, or
national origin in the admission of members or students, or in the employment of staff.


             Inclement Weather Policy - LPK follows the Howard County School System schedule and weather policy.

Our Programs

3 Year Olds

Tuesday & Thursday

9:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.

Staff: One Teacher

One Assistant Teacher

One Co-oping parent
(often times more than one)

Class Size 15

4 Year Olds

Monday, Wednesday & Friday

9:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. or
12:00 P.M. - 2:30 P.M.

Staff: One Teacher

One Assistant Teacher

One Co-oping parent
(often times more than one)

Class Size 17

Registration

LPK accords priority registration to families already associated with the school.
The remaining slots are filled by an open enrollment starting in February of each year.

Co-op Member Responsibilities

Our experience has shown that strong parent involvement and commitment to our program ensures a successful first time educational experience foe each child. At LPK, parents have direct input into all aspects of the school and share the responsibility for its day to day administration.

Specifically, co-oping parents will:

Co-op in the classroom and provide a nutritious snack monthly

Select and perform a specific "job" from the "LPK Job Chart" or serve on the executive Board

Participate in fundraising activities

Attend all general membership meetings

Staff

Our teaching staff's qualifications include:

A minimum of a bachelor's degree and early childhood certification

Extensive experience with early child hood education

Teaching experience in public elementary schools

A love of working with young children

Parents Comment on the LPK Experience

LPK exceeded my expectations as a preschool. This coop is one of western Howard County's best kept secrets. The teachers are exceptional and have developed a "tried and true" program. The parent involvement definitely adds dimension to the classroom and the children love it! What a memorable experience!" - 3 year old parent

"Both of my children attended LPK and had a wonderful experience. The curriculum is stimulating and age appropriate, the teachers are dedicated and the coop setting is a fret way to stay connected with the children. I would recommend the program without reservation!" - 4 year old parent

"Our three children attended PKP between 1998 and 2004. We were thrilled with the terrific progress they made there. The teachers were excellent in relating to all the children in class, while nurturing, encouraging and guiding them toward readiness for kindergarten. Our family loves LPK and all it has done for our children!" - 3 and 4 year old parent

Why Choose a Co-op Preschool?

The co-op environment offers parents the opportunity to develop and grow with their child in a friendly, supportive atmosphere.

What Parents Gain:

Having direct input into how your child's school operates

Working directly in your child's classroom

Observing your child's interactions with his/her peers

Gaining the opportunity to observe and learn effective teaching techniques

Developing and understanding of age appropriate behavior and developmental milestones

Networking with parents and school community

What Children Gain:

Making a more comfortable transition from home to school

Sharing school experiences with one's own parent & other nurturing adults in the school community

Experience and enhanced/extended curriculum due to greater adult/student ratio

Developing effective communication skills and the ability and flexibility to interact with adults.

Lisbon Pre-Kindergarten Sample Schedule

The following daily schedule is a flexible one, which can be changed to accommodate special projects, visitors, field trips, holiday celebrations and weather changes. All activities will be include on a daily basis whenever possible. Time allotments may occasionally vary. During each day's first circle time our unit of study will be introduce and our daily project/activity modeled. Children will be pulled out of the Center activities so that they may work on the daily project/activity - they will plug back into their Center upon completion of their task.

Activity Approximate Time Explanation

Arrival/Gathering 25 minutes Children will select Centers, and
head to the tables for table-top
and manipulative activities.

1st Circle Time 15 minutes We review the Helper Chart, head
count, calendar, daily lesson is
presented & projects modeled.

1st Center Time 20 minutes Children play in their chosen areas & are pulled out to complete daily project/activity.

Snack 10 minutes Children wash hands and enjoy a nutritional snack.

Library 10 minutes Children will enjoy books in our Library area - we encourage independent "reading" & good library manners.

2nd Circle Time 10 minutes Weather board completed - we
reinforce lesson with a finger-play,
song and/or story.

2nd Center Time 20 minutes Same as first

Story Time 10 minutes Children enjoy listening to a book

Outdoor Play 10-15 minutes Play on playground, weather and
tune permitting- if inside, a game
or music/movement activity.