Our work follows the natural cycle of anything that grows. The beautiful and varied garden of young learners who move up to kindergarten after preschool begins with the Board, volunteers and staff who prepare the healthy foundation for their growth.
Our Board of Trustees Plan the for the Harvest
Preschool Advantage Trustees are a part of every aspect of our work. They lead every committee. They set our direction and keep us true to our mission. They share a passion for our mission and work together with joy to help qualified families access high-quality preschool for their children.
Preschool Advantage Committees Prepare the Soil
The Preschool Advantage Committee Volunteers work hard to turn our Mission and Vision into reality. Volunteers serve on one or more of the following committees: Executive Committee (provides direction), Governance Committee (oversees organization), Finance Committee (provides financial oversight and guidance), Development Committee (leads fellow volunteers to gather resources), Child Placement Committee (reviews applications and guides placement), School Committee (selects school and assures high-quality), Outreach & Communications Committee (spreads the word), Golf Committee & Turning Leaves Committee (plans key events), Parent Advisory Committee (invites the parents into our work)
Staff, Board and Volunteers
Our Office Team Tends and Waters the Garden
The Preschool Advantage office has a cycle, a rhythm to its work. Our year begins in the fall with funding and finding. We welcome supporters to Turning Leaves to raise funds for preschool tuitions. We step out into the community with friends and fliers to meet the families who need our help. All winter long, we select the seeds to plant in our garden. In the spring, we place them in preschools where they will flourish and flower. Our tasks change with the seasons, and together with our board, donors, and volunteers, we find great joy in helping this garden grow.
The office staff and volunteers
I have never felt more connected to a mission than theirs; giving a child a fair chance to succeed in life is so important to me. Having three younger sisters and being fortunate enough to go through school has brought me tremendous opportunities, so giving the keys to other families and watching their little ones being able to experience an education makes my heart whole.
Preschool Advantage Intern, Skylar Macak
Being able to volunteer for Preschool Advantage has given me the opportunity to see how much I enjoy working with members of the community and guiding them to the resources that can help. Early education is crucial, and I was not aware that it was not accessible to all families in our community.
Preschool Advantage Intern, Sarah Adler
