La Escuela Cooperativa de Sayulita - An innovative educational opportunity for our youngest children.
Friends of Escuela Cooperativa de Sayulita is a 501(c)3 organization. All donations are tax deductible and applied directly to the educational experience. There are no administrative costs.
A collaboration of local families and educators to create an innovative pre-school for 3-5 year old children
La Escuela builds on the natural curiosity of our students to develop a love of learning. We follow a Montessori-style approach: to help children learn independently, retaining the curiosity, creativity and intelligence with which they were born.
Each classroom is considered the “children’s house.” The teachers prepare and maintain the physical, intellectual, and social/emotional environment within which the children will work and play. This all works together to create an environment where the kids, parents and staff feel connected and invested.
A School Where Everyone's Involved, Especially The Parents
Instead of paying tuition, parents contribute their time by preparing healthy lunches, cleaning the classroom and maintaining the grounds. In general parents add plumbing, carpentry, and cooking skills.
They attend monthly meetings and participate in special activities such as building an altar, painting the classrooms, building an enclosure for quiet area, planning fundraisers and graduation.
From 9:00 – 2:00 Monday through Friday, we offer an educational curriculum that includes basic literacy and numeracy skills. We supplement this with weekly music, dance and yoga lessons. Instruction is delivered in Spanish.
How You Can Get Involved
Sponsor A Child
Sponsor a child by paying their educational expenses for a school year. This is $1500 USD per child. We will send quarterly Newsletters, so you can see how you are having a direct impact.
Donate Supplies
Donate supplies such as books, crayons, paper, paint, etc. We will provide a list if you wish to help in this way. Or we have a simple link to a site where all our supplies are ready to put in the cart!
Donate For A Specific Component
Donate for a specific component. For instance, $450 USD covers the cost of the after school English language program for ten weeks and $400 USD supports our weekly music program.
Donate Your Time
Donate your time. Volunteers with specific expertise and experience are always welcomed at Escuela Cooperativa.
Our Events
Recent Events
Escuela Cooperativa de Sayulita graduated its largest class ever in July. More than 100 people gathered to celebrate as 22 five-year olds received their certificates of completion and performed for their families and friends. It was an event filled with music, laughter and much joy!
