A cooperative nursery school is owned and operated by the parents and guardians whose children attend. Under the guidance of a teacher trained in early childhood education, co-op parents share in the responsibilities and joys of educating the children.

Benefits of a cooperative preschool for parent and child are many:

• Children experience preschool as a safe and secure, warm and loving first step from home to school.
• Parents have a unique opportunity to observe, understand, and interact with their child and his or her peers.
• Parent and teacher working side-by-side fosters close communication and holistic understanding of the child.
• Since parents serve as both administrators and assistants to the teacher, the tuition at a co-op is typically lower than at other types of nursery schools.