The Co-operative Experience
Lansing Co-operative Nursery School offers a unique and
educational experience for parents. Parents have the opportunity to contribute their energy and
talents for the benefit of the children and the community at large. Parental involvement includes optional duty days as well as a
choice of committee work which supports the operation and
maintenance of the school.
What is a co-op nursery school?
A co-operative nursery school is operated and administered by
the parents of the children attending the school. Each parent is a
full participating member of the co-op through their active
participation on either the Executive Committee or at least one of
the various committees that are necessary to ensure the school has a
successful year.
Why choose a co-operative?
As a parent at a co-operative nursery school, you have a say in how
the school operates during the time your child is attending. If you
are part of the Executive Committee, you represent the parents and
make decisions based on the best interests of the families of the
school.
As a duty day parent, you have an unique educational opportunity
not likely to be repeated in future school years. Parents can be
genuinely involved with their child's first school experience.
What will you gain from a co-op?
- Support during child rearing and an opportunity to meet other
parents.
- Time to observe your child and other children in a group
setting.
- Access to experts on child development (e.g. workshops).
- A say in decision-making and a vote on policies for the centre.
- A chance to contribute your existing abilities and develop new
ones.
What will your child gain from a co-op?
- The experience of having parent and child mutually sharing and
participating in activities.
- An opportunity to experiment physically and intellectually in
a place specifically designed and equipped for young children.
- An atmosphere in which curiosity and creativity are encouraged.
Parent participation is the special ingredient leading to quality
experiences that our co-operative nursery school provides for
children and their parents. With teachers and parents working in
partnership, your child's early education experience will be
positive, enriching, and fun.
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