About Us
What is Cooperative Play Academy Inc?
We are a small play based preschool and kindergarten cooperative located on the Southwest side of Indianapolis, inside Friedens UCC. We utilize nature by expanding the classroom to the outdoors, and help our students' imaginations and creativity flourish.
Cooperative Play Academy Inc. is a non-sectarian cooperative incorporation. CPA is a member of the Indiana Council of Preschool Cooperatives and the Parent Cooperative Preschool International.
"Play is the highest form of Research" Albert Einstein
By learning through play, we are able to tackle science and math, music and art process, gross motor and fine motor skills, and more! Teachers lead developmentally appropriate activities with the support of parent volunteers.
We believe each child is unique and should be allowed to develop at his or her own pace. Our priority is to provide a safe, nurturing environment where children are challenged and allowed to grow at their individual pace.
Our Mission
Children, Families and Teachers building a unique relationship and enhancing their educational experiences by using structured and unstructured play.
Cooperative Play Academy's Programs
RABBITS PROGRAM
CHIPMUNKS PROGRAM
CHIPMUNKS PROGRAM
One day, Two day, Three day, and Four day programs available. Classes are on Tuesdays - Fridays from 9am - 3pm. For children ages 2 to 4 years old. Trained teachers plan developmentally appropriate activities for children and a participating adult, to grow and learn together through play.
CHIPMUNKS PROGRAM
CHIPMUNKS PROGRAM
CHIPMUNKS PROGRAM
One day, Two day, Three day, and Four day programs available. Classes are on Mondays - Fridays. Morning classes, 9a - 12pm runs Monday - Friday. Afternoon classes, 12pm - 3pm, runs Tuesday-Friday. For children ages 2 to 4 years old. A lead teacher and assistant teacher work closely with the students and a participating adult in structured and unstructured play.
FOXES PROGRAM
CHIPMUNKS PROGRAM
Field trips and Special Events!
Our Foxes class meets on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30am - 2:30pm. They also meet the first Friday of every month, from 9:30am - 12:30pm, at a local park, for a Forest day! Students, along side our trained teacher, will collaborate on child led projects, develop early reading, writing and math skills, and fine tune gross and fine motor skills through active structured and unstructured play. This is the perfect blended class for children ages 4 and 5 years old (by Sept. 1st).
Field trips and Special Events!
Field trips and Special Events!
Field trips and Special Events!
Field trips and Special events are offered throughout the school year. This is a wonderful opportunity to expand our learning outside the classrooms and build friendships within the membership and the community.
OPEN HOUSE! NOW ENROLLING
Field trips and Special Events!
OPEN HOUSE! NOW ENROLLING
Looking for a school for your 4 or 5 year old? Join us on Monday, May 23rd from 10am - 1pm. Explore our classrooms, meet our teacher and learn more about our PreK and Kindergarten Class! Questions, please do not hesitate to contact us admin@coopplayacademy.com
Meet the Team
Cooperative Play Academy Inc.'s staff members love to play! We continue to educate ourselves in all forms of play by attending trainings and conferences. All staff members are CPR and First Aid trained.
Director and Teacher
Ms. Nicole is the founder of Cooperative Play Academy Inc. She has 3 beautiful children, two girls and one boy. She has been with Cooperative Schools since 2010. Ms. Nicole loves to explore and play! And she can't wait for the adventures she will have with her students.
Chipmunks and Rabbits Teacher
Mrs. K is our lead teacher. She loves to investigate and create. Mrs. K is very excited to see what her students will discover in her classroom. Krystall joined Cooperative Schools in 2013. She is married and has 2 beautiful children.
Foxes Teacher
Mrs. Jess is beyond ecstatic to start her journey at Cooperative Play Academy. Jessica is married and has a son and daughter. Jessica completed her undergrad work at Butler University where she studied the Reggio Emilia philosophy and found the value in inquiry and child led learning practices.
Fundraising
2022 Earth Day Festival
Earth Day Festival Vendors
Earth Day Festival Vendors
Thank you for joining us at this year's Earth Day Festival! Mark your calendars for next year's Earth Day Festival and CPA's 5th Birthday Celebration on Saturday, April 22, 2023
Earth Day Festival Vendors
Earth Day Festival Vendors
Earth Day Festival Vendors
Mix 105 Indy
Earth Day Festival Vendors
Mix 105 Indy
We are excited to announce our friends Mix 105 Indy (www.mix105indy.com). They graciously donated 4 tickets to
enterTRAINment Junction (www.entertrainmentjunction.com) to our Earth Day Festival Vendor Basket!
Earth Day Festival is approaching fast (4/23 @ 11a-2p)! Pre purchase your tickets and you will have a chance to win the Earth Day Festival Vendor Basket! You can also purchase Vendor Basket tickets for $2 per ticket, or 3 tickets for $5.