El Segundo Co-Op Nursery School, El Segundo

El Segundo Cooperative Nursery school has been in operation since 1947 and incorporated in 1948. Our aim is to promote the physical, mental, emotional and social growth of the children. We believe children learn from hands-on experiences. Learning should be about the process, not the product. Children develop at varying rates and times. Children learn though play. Teachable moments happen many times throughout the day. Creating a safe, nurturing learning environment promotes learning. Young children thrive in environments that create routine. Asking open-ended questions facilitates the development of critical-thinking skills. Preschool is the prime opportunity to develop social skills. Activities should focus on the whole child and help the child develop socially, emotionally, physically and intellectually.