The Co-op Experience

As part of a Co-operative Preschool, how will I be participating?

At LCNS we encourage active participation in what may be your child's first education experience! Parents are asked to volunteer in the classroom, assist with cleaning our school, and serve on the Board or a Committee. However, some families some years are not able to be as active in the volunteer work that runs our school. For this reason, we offer 3 levels of participation to accommodate membership needs and availability. See details in the chart below.

The Co-Op Community Outside the Classroom

As member of the LCNS community, there are many activities outside the classroom that you can participate in. There is an annual Family Event, monthly Membership Breakfasts, and a year end party (at this time these events are cancelled until further notice).  Serving on our Board or Committees is a fantastic way to partner with other parents to use your talents and learn new skills!

Full/Classroom Participation

Full/Classroom Participation members are offered the full Cooperative experience! These members are responsible for:
  • attending the mandatory Spring and Fall General meetings
  • performing (2-3) monthly cleaning nights per calendar year *not at this time
  • one Board or Committee role
  • completing the LCNS duty parent orientation, online Anaphylaxis Training, and Vulnerable Sector Check
  • volunteering in their child's classroom (about 1/4 of the days your child attends)  *not at this time
  • providing snack for the classroom when scheduled as the SNACK PARENT

There is no limit to the number of Full/Classroom Participation spots! Tuition fees reflect a reduced rate for Full/Classroom Participation members.

Partial Participation

For families who are unable to assist in the classroom during program hours, we are able to offer a limited number of Partial Participation spots. These members will not be scheduled for “duty days”, however they are still responsible for:
  • attending the mandatory Spring and Fall General meetings
  • performing (2-3) monthly cleaning nights per calendar year *not at this time
  • one Board or Committee role

Partial Participating spots are limited to 2-3 per class. Please check with the Registrar for availability.

Non-Participation 

At LCNS, we encourage active participation in what may be your child's first education experience. However, for some families, participation in the classroom, cleaning nights, and serving on the Board or a Committee may not be possible during a specific year. Our NEW fully Non-Participation option allows families to still be apart of the LCNS community while removing all volunteer duties. Non-Participation members are responsible for:
  • attending the mandatory Spring and Fall General meetings

Non-Participation spots are limited to 4 per school year. Please check with the Registrar for availability.