FAQ

  • Why choose a co-op preschool?

    Cooperative preschools are a great way to be involved in your child’s preschool experience while building relationships with other families.

  • How will I need to participate and what responsibilities are required?

    1. Attend Orientation and parent training meetings before the beginning of the school year. Both meetings are mandatory for one parent per family to attend. Parent training is mandatory for any caregiver in your family that will be working with students in class. 

    2. Pay first and last month’s tuition before our September parent orientation and stay up to date on monthly tuition or be subject to a late fee.

    3. Work in the classroom as assigned on a monthly class working schedule. Each class has a class representative that manages the working calendar.

    4. Participate in fundraising events throughout the school year to help make our school affordable for all families.

    5. Participate on 2-3 committees, which will result in about 20 hours of committee time during the school year for each family. 

    6. Participate in one afternoon classroom cleaning day in the year without children present.

  • What are the age requirements to register my child?

    2’s class – age 2 by September 1st

    3’s class – age 3 by September 1st

    Pre-K – age 4 by September 1st

  • How do I register my child?

    Visit the following link to fill out and submit a registration form online. A $75 non-refundable fee is due to secure your child’s spot. You can pay the fee either online or by check. Your child’s spot is ONLY secure once your registration fee has been paid.

    You will receive a registration packet during the summer either by mail or at one of our park dates and it will be due at our September orientation. You must complete this packet in order for your child to attend school.

  • What fees are required?

    • Registration fee ($75)

    • Class Tuition (Scholarships can be made available on a case by case basis)

    • Bates Quarterly Tuition Fee 

    • Fundraising participation goal

  • What if I’m unable to work in class as scheduled?

    If you are unable to work in the class for any reason on your scheduled working day, it is your responsibility to find another parent to trade with. Please do not ask someone to cover for you without offering to trade.  Every family must fulfill their working responsibilities.

    Working caregivers are required to arrive 15 minutes before class starts. If you are running late, please contact Teacher Rachel and let her know.

  • What are the class size limits?

    2’s class – 12 students

    3’s class - 16 students

    Pre-K – 17 students