What is a Co-op?

The term “cooperative nursery school” describes a school where parents’ efforts are crucial to the school’s day-to-day running and to its overall existence. Parents work closely with the teachers and the children and they are actively involved with many aspects of the school. We appeal to parents who are interested in helping create and foster a quality nursery school environment, and who are interested in becoming more involved with their children’s lives and education. Everyone’s efforts, and everyone’s willingness to give what they can (time, insights and expertise) are vital to the operation and success of our school. The Co-op brings together many wonderful people. We offer the opportunity for close parent-child interaction, parental education in areas related to experiences and issues in the preschool years, and the opportunity to be involved in maintaining and caring for the school.

What is the ratio of children to teachers and adults?

Each class consists of 17 kids, 2 teachers and 3 parents.

How and when do I enroll my child?

Registration is by U.S. Mail only. Forms will be available at the School House in a designated location on April 1. Registration forms are not mailed to families. You are responsible for obtaining your registration form. More information is available on our enrollment and tuition page.

The Co-op in a Nutshell (Things You Must Do)

Come to the General Meetings

Complete the Adult Education Class

Participate in the Classroom

Pay your monthly tuition on time

Participate in the Annual Fundraiser

Attend 2 Work Parties

Have a Parent Job

The Co-op operates throughout the public school year with vacations and holidays coinciding with the school calendar of the St. Helena Unified School District, with whom we are affiliated.

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