Eugene Parent-Child Preschool

EPCP was a great choice for our family. I was looking for more than childcare for my child; I wanted a place where I could pop in or stay all day, and be part of his first introduction to school. And I wanted a community we could feel connected to. EPCP is all that.
Parents work in the classroom as parent-​teachers, so you have to be aware that not everyone will parent-​teach the way you would. That can be challenging. The reward is seeing your child bloom among others, first-​hand.
The school has been in place for more than 50 years and the teacher for the two-​year-​olds has been teaching for more than 25. The older class (three– and four-​year-​olds) has had some fluctuation over the past year; our beloved teacher moved away and proved difficult to replace, but after some trial and error, a fresh and enthusiastic teacher seems to be fitting the bill. Though our family is moving on this year, I believe the community will thrive in the years to come.
Tuition is low. The community is incredibly supportive. The school partners with local UO-​based EC Cares to provide evaluations and assistance to kids who need a little extra attention. No school is perfect (hence four stars, rather than five) but EPCP is pretty awesome. Experience will vary based on your participation level, and that of the other families. We’re going to miss EPCP for sure!