What is a Co-op Kindergarten?
A cooperative Kindergarten provides a unique learning environment for both you and your child(ren). Every family performs a job in one of our committees that vitally contribute toward our kindergartens day-to-day and overall operations. Participating in your child's Kindergarten program will foster relationships with our community and builds early memories in the kindergarten environment.
Each job is unique and requires a different skill set.
Some examples of our committees at KIDS Kindergarten are:
Field-trip coordinator, gardener, party planner, newsletter editor, and positions on the kindergartens board.
We are always open to new ideas!
New Kids Committee
Contacting prospective families & organising interviews/visits to our kindergarten.
Gardening &Maintenance Committee
Organising gardening days to, e.g. trim bushes, cut grass, maintaining gardenstructures etc.
Cleaning Committee
Cleaning & repairing toys, books and dress up costumes etc.
Field Trip Committee
Researching and scheduling field trips (usually once a week) and coordinating with the teaching team. Throughout the year, we are organizing different field trips for all children.
Party Committee
Scheduling and organising parties, BBQs etc. in the garden & coordinating contributions for bring-your-own events.
PR Committee
Maintaining website & sending out monthly newsletter of upcoming events in coordination with the teaching team.
New Kids Committee
Usually one of the existing parents welcomes the new families in August and shows them everything around our kindergarten.
How much time do I have to invest?
The Committees do not need to do all of the work themselves; rather they have to assume responsibility for defining schedules for work within the framework of a budget provided by the Board and for work completion. The committees organise themselves according to the availability and abilities of the members. Naturally the teaching team and the Board are available to the committees for consultation and assistance. Each family for each child is asked to invest minimum 20 hours a year.