PCCN (Portage Congregational Community Nursery) is a cooperative preschool in Portage, MI, with programs for both 3 and 4 year olds. 

What is our Philosophy?

PCCN is a cooperative preschool where the teacher, the parents and the children all work together. Our school is not based on the philosophy of having all children attain a certain level of academic achievement, but rather the consistent nurturing of each individual child to fulfill his/her own particular social, physical, emotional and academic capabilities.

What is a Cooperative Preschool?

As a cooperative preschool, the parents are required to work a certain number of days throughout the year to assist the teacher as needed. On working days parents fulfill classroom responsibilities, follow daily clean-up schedule, and most importantly help our children learn. Parents are required to attend the field trips and the parent meetings held throughout the year. Also, parents will be required to contribute at least one day during the year to be part of a routine monthly clean-up in the classroom. Our cooperative preschool offers parents the opportunity to observe their children in a unique, fun-loving, educational environment and to participate in their learning experience.

What is a Typical Day at PCCN?

Please go to our pictures to see an example of a typical day at PCCN Preschool.