Why Choose a Co-op?

♦  Children love to have their parents there to share in the daily classroom learning.

♦  Children are so proud when they get to "show off" their mom or dad.

♦  Children find comfort in knowing their parents are a part of the classroom that they love.

♦  A co-op nursery school is a parent’s school as much as it is their child’s.

♦  Parents can directly impact their child's first school experience.

♦  Families develop a strong sense of community.

♦  There is parent involvement in the operation and direction of the school.

♦  Parents observe and are actively involved in the classroom.

♦  Parents make friends with whom they can share the joys and challenges of childhood and parenting. They build a network of support.

♦  Parents gain insight into behavior and development.

♦  Parents and children share special times and memories.

♦  It is a place to make use of your skills and share your culture & interests.

♦  Parents accompany children on field trips. Siblings are often welcomed.

♦  St. Clare Co-op is not a drop off and pick up type of school, it is a school built on curriculum, social learning, self-esteem, and camaraderie.

INVESTING YOUR TIME INTO A CO-OP LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IS

AN INVESTMENT INTO YOUR CHILD’S FUTURE!