About Us
What is a Co-op Preschool?
Atascadero Cooperative Preschool is a unique, family-centered learning environment with a community of trusted adults working together for the education of each child. Founded in 1963 by a group of parents who wanted to actively participate in their children’s education and development, today the school continues to operate by the parents of the children enrolled alongside the teacher/director. The parents assist the professional teacher in the classroom on a rotating basis and participate in classroom activities. Parent help is an integral and wonderful part of the school program and ACP is a product of all who share in it. Each family shares in the operation of the school, thus making it truly a cooperative venture.
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Participation at Atascadero Cooperative Preschool is a wonderful opportunity to be intimately involved in your child’s education and to become a part of an amazing community of families!
Teacher / Director
Tori Wilson
Hello there! I am so very excited to start my journey with Atascadero Cooperative Preschool. I have grown up with my mother and Grandmother both as teachers, and myself have been teaching on and off since 2013. This will be my first year as a director and I am very honored and excited to be working with you all along this journey. I have experience in many areas outside Early Childhood Education such as culinary arts, music, veterinary medicine, psychology, individuals with disorders, and art. I am a huge advocate for children receiving the care and services they need. I am passionate about maintaining a fun, safe and welcoming environment for those attending the school.
If I am not at work you can find me either trying out a new recipe, painting or drawing, reading or listening to audiobooks, or spending quality time with my fiance, Garrett. We have created a little family of our own with fur babies, Lexus and Fidget, along with a school of fish and a bearded dragon named Tonks. Something you will get to know about me with time is that I love plants, (you will
be able to see this as my classroom theme is “Plants”) Cows, and the color purple. I play many instruments but my main two are the ukulele and guitar. I also sing and perform at wineries, restaurants, weddings, etc.
I am so very excited to have this opportunity to grow and learn alongside you all. I can not wait to meet you and continue teaching parents on the importance of Early Childhood Education.
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Miss Tori
Board of Directors
Atascadero Cooperative Preschool is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors consisting of current parents in leadership roles and the Director of the school. They meet each month and make significant decisions including programs offered, tuition rates, enrollment, annual budget, fundraising events and more.
2023-2024 Board Members:
President – TBD
Vice President – TBD
Secretary – TBD
Treasurer – TBD
Purchaser – TBD
Fundraising Chairperson – TBD
Maintenance Supervisor – TBD