ABOUT ART PRESCHOOL

 ART Co-operative Preschool was initially established to provide a safer in-person early learning option for immunocompromised and higher health-risk families and remains the preschool of choice for families needing a safer environment. As the context has changed over time since 2020, we are also  pleased to welcome families who are interested in a healthier learning environment more generally. 

 

ART’s History

In the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, a lack of safer in-person learning options for higher health-risk families became apparent. Recognizing that all children deserve an environment where they can thrive, ART was established to specifically serve the needs of immunocompromised children and families.  By using immuno-attentive strategies such as enhanced ventilation, air filtration, small cohorts, and strict screening/illness policies, ART was able, in our first year of operation, to go a whole year without any transmission of illness. As the wider community has stopped trying to mitigate the spread of COVID or other illnesses, we have been challenged to maintain a perfect record of safety outcomes. Despite these challenges, we continue to offer the best possible strategies for mitigating risk and ensuring a healthier learning environment.