Program areas at Hattie B. Cooper Community Center
The preschool/pre-k/universal pre-kindergarten program served approximately 50 children aged two years, 9 months to five years. Children are exposed to a variety of activities, while particular emphasis is placed on literacy development. The Cooper preschool provides a comprehensive learning experience through developing social, emotional, and cognitive skills, through literacy, math, science, art, writing, music and gross and fine motor skills.
Our youth program served approximately 20 children between ages 5-12 by providing a safe and supervised environment during the before and after school hours. Children in Cooper's after school program engage in activities that promote confidence, develop self-esteem and foster an excitement of learning. Children engage in tutoring and mentoring programs with students and science explorers, an elementary science curriculum developed specifically for Cooper and led by graduate students.
Serving 20 children, Cooper's infant and toddler program provides an educational experience for children 1 month to two years eight months. The program establishes an early learning fundamental that is critical to a child's early development and well being. The program provides a high-quality experience which incorporates research based curriculum and assessments, a qualified workforce who receive ongoing professional development, family engagement and linkages to comprehensive services