Frequently Asked Questions
How is a cooperative preschool different from other preschools?
In a cooperative preschool, families are an integral part of the school's daily operations. At WLCP, family members serve as teaching assistants in the classroom and they support school operations through volunteering on the Executive Board, committees, or another School Job.
Why join a cooperative preschool?
A cooperative preschool has many benefits!
How will I know what to do in the classroom?
The school provides an orientation before classes begin that explains how the class operates and how family members will assist in the class. The teacher plans and prepares the class curriculum and is very experienced with guiding parents in the teacher assistant role.
What are Member Family Responsibilities?
Member family responsibilities include:
Do children have to be potty trained?
Ideally, children are fully potty trained before school starts. There is a little wiggle room when it comes to age and potty training. Children develop at different rates and have varying confidence levels in their potty training. Talk to us if you have concerns or questions.
How does scheduling work for classroom helpers?
The Class Representative manages the schedule for family member classroom helpers. Family members sign up for shifts typically one month in advance.
What if I can't make it on my scheduled day because of an emergency or other conflict?
You can make a last-minute switch with another family in cases of emergency. You will have contact information for all the other families in the class, and there will be someone willing to step in and help out in our supportive community.
Please note: It is your responsibility to coordinate a replacement if you are unable to volunteer on your assigned day.
What do I do with my younger children on days I am scheduled to volunteer in the classroom?
Although WLCP does not make formal arrangement for siblings, groups of families often cooperate to share care giving responsibilities. This is one of the benefits of a connected, close-knit community! Additionally, parents are welcome to practice baby-wearing and bring their infants under age 1.
What are your immunization rates?
In a cooperative preschool, families are an integral part of the school's daily operations. At WLCP, family members serve as teaching assistants in the classroom and they support school operations through volunteering on the Executive Board, committees, or another School Job.
Why join a cooperative preschool?
A cooperative preschool has many benefits!
- Members get to know their children's friends and their families. This builds a close-knit, connected community that can last well beyond your child's preschool years.
- Teachers and parents communicate frequently and build strong relationships.
- The school provides family education opportunities, including parent education. Programs are developed based on member interest.
- Tuition is lower than comparable preschool programs because of the work families do to support school operations.
How will I know what to do in the classroom?
The school provides an orientation before classes begin that explains how the class operates and how family members will assist in the class. The teacher plans and prepares the class curriculum and is very experienced with guiding parents in the teacher assistant role.
What are Member Family Responsibilities?
Member family responsibilities include:
- Assisting teacher in the classroom approximately 2 times per month
- Attending bimonthly General Meetings to conduct school business and partake in parent education opportunities
- Participating in fundraisers
- Serving a Family Job
Do children have to be potty trained?
Ideally, children are fully potty trained before school starts. There is a little wiggle room when it comes to age and potty training. Children develop at different rates and have varying confidence levels in their potty training. Talk to us if you have concerns or questions.
How does scheduling work for classroom helpers?
The Class Representative manages the schedule for family member classroom helpers. Family members sign up for shifts typically one month in advance.
What if I can't make it on my scheduled day because of an emergency or other conflict?
You can make a last-minute switch with another family in cases of emergency. You will have contact information for all the other families in the class, and there will be someone willing to step in and help out in our supportive community.
Please note: It is your responsibility to coordinate a replacement if you are unable to volunteer on your assigned day.
What do I do with my younger children on days I am scheduled to volunteer in the classroom?
Although WLCP does not make formal arrangement for siblings, groups of families often cooperate to share care giving responsibilities. This is one of the benefits of a connected, close-knit community! Additionally, parents are welcome to practice baby-wearing and bring their infants under age 1.
What are your immunization rates?
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