Rabbit Creek Preschool

Located in South Anchorage, Rabbit Creek Preschool is a parent cooperative preschool serving children ages 3 to 5. It has operated as a cooperative since 1976, with parents participating in the classroom as part of each school day. Families of children ages 3 to 4 help three times during the school year, while families of children ages 4 to 5 help five times. The program supports children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development as they become familiar with school routines and group dynamics before kindergarten. School days include creative expression, pretend play, science and math exploration, building, books, circle time, sharing, snack, movement, and outdoor play. Classes have up to 20 children, two teachers, and at least one parent helper, with a 1:7 adult-to-child ratio.