What to Expect...

NECOOP is family commitment. Each member of our co-op is a volunteer, and active involvement by parent and family volunteers is essential. What most people witness going on in our classrooms looks fun, engaging and appealing. Equally as important is what goes on outside the classroom: a family’s partnership with the school community.

A huge part of our culture is the connection between school and families, which encompasses the play-based philosophy, the cooperative spirit, daily operations, and our future growth. We are prepared to give you and your child so much while you are here, but we do expect your enthusiastic involvement in return. This is what has made our school great for over 60 years!

Participate in class on a rotating basis as assigned by your Class Representative — generally once or twice a month. Personal schedules / preferences are taken into account as much as possible.

Help keep our school clean and safe for our kids by participating in two All-School Cleaning events and three scheduled cleanings per year.

Submit all required health forms, enrollment forms, and background checks. All families must submit the new health form each year before starting classes

Fulfill the duties of one job for the co-op as assigned to you by the president (based on your preferences and job availability). Some jobs are more time-intensive and hands-on, but there are some jobs available that can be done remotely or are once-a-year type jobs. We will work with you to find something that works with your current situation.

• Attend and complete Classroom Participation Training (CPT). New parents to the preschool co-op undergo a professionally led training program to prepare them for classroom participation.
• Complete at least 4 Parent Education units each year. Free in-person meetings will be offered throughout the year. Other options include approved parenting books, webinars, or online meetings.

• Attend Classroom Orientation – receive important information on the operation of the school
• Attend Class Coffee – meet other parents in your class and get information from the teacher on their expectations and how you can help in the classroom

Sign up to serve on 1-2 event committees each year (provide food or activities for certain school meetings / events).

Help out with our fundraising efforts throughout the year – this is very important for the school to be able to add to its programming and to offer scholarships!