Our community
Many parents say the most important part of the preschool for them is the community that develops between families: a “family of families.” Because the school is non-profit, we do rely on parent involvement to ensure that essential functions are completed.
Each family assists in the classroom (“co-oping”) based on the number of sessions per week their child attends. This varies, but for example:
| If your child attends: | You will co-op approximately: |
|---|---|
| 1 session per week | 6-10 times per year |
| 2 sessions per week | 8-10 times per year |
| 3 sessions per week | 9-12 times per year |
| 4 sessions per week | 10-14 times per year |
| 5 sessions per week | 11-16 times per year |
Families who cannot or do not want to participate in classroom co-oping may opt out by paying 30% higher tuition. Our preschool requires all adults in the classroom to obtain Pennsylvania child abuse history clearances and criminal record checks.
Every year there are two all-parent meetings, one in the fall and one in the spring. All parents are expected to attend both meetings. Each family is also expected to volunteer for a committee that meets throughout the school year to fulfill its obligations.
Throughout the school year the Lancaster Cooperative Preschool has events and seasonal celebrations such as: Stone Soup, Halloween parade and party, Dr. Seuss Day, and more.
Lancaster Cooperative School Teaching Staff (left to right): Vicki Thode, Kristin Tryon, April Spoerl.
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Enrollment is open for 2012-13!
See the enrollment page, or call 717-393-1733, ext. 228 for more information.