- A cooperative preschool is a group of families who hire trained teachers and work with them to provide a quality  preschool experience for their children.

- The cooperative preschool is owned, maintained, and administered by the families on a non-profit, non-sectarian basis.

- Cooperative preschools provide a developmentally appropriate learning environment that meets social, emotional, physical, and intellectual needs of young children.  Children and parents learn together through play in positive, nurturing surroundings.

- Under the guidance of a qualified teacher, parents assist in the classroom on a rotating schedule.  Parents participate in all aspects of the children's activities.

- Participating in the classroom increases your objectivity about your own child and his/her relationship with peers.  Co-op preschool strengthens the parent/child bond by sharing time together in the classroom.

- The direct involvement of parents in the preschool education of their children in unique to cooperative preschool.  Parents gain insight into child development through classroom participation and parent education meetings.

- Co-op preschool allows families to develop new friendships and a support network within the co-op community.