• Lower Costs: Since the school is managed and operated by the parents of the children enrolled in each year, the cost of operating the school is significantly reduced. The cost of East Plains Co-op Preschool is lower than a privately owned daycare or preschool.

• Involvement:  Parents have input into the school's operation during the time their child attends the school. Parents have a unique opportunity to be directly involved in their child's first educational experience.

• Meet Other Parents: Parents have the opportunity to meet other parents and share their experiences with others that understand the pressures of parenting. During the year, social connections are often created between families, and freindships develop. 

• Time with Your Child: Parents have the option for duty day responsibilities which means that they assist the teachers in the classroom.  Being in the classroom with your child, enables you to spend time with your child in a learning environment to observe your child's development through creation, play, interaction with others and learning opportunities.

Benefits of a Co-operative Preschool:

What is Co-op Preschool?