Family Responsibilities

A cooperative preschool is a community. It is an investment of time and attention that creates a uniquely enriching educational and social experience for both children and families. Unlike traditional “drop-off” schools, participating in a cooperative preschool leads to a stronger bond between parent and child and a strong bond among families within the preschool. If your family is new to the area or if you simply want to make new parent friends, the cooperative preschool model offers you that opportunity.
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Parent participation is key to keeping the community vibrant and successful. 

Alpha-Bet Preschool requires that all families to:

  • Complete at least two (2) work days per school year;
  • Attend the Annual Membership Meeting in the Spring;
  • Attend at least one of the Orientations held at Alpha-Bet Preschool.
  • Provide nut-free snacks for your child’s class on a rotating basis;
  • Actively participate in the operation of the school by serving on the Board of Directors OR through completion of an ongoing Parent Job;

For families that decide to co-op in the classroom:

  • Provide the following forms (due to the first week of August):
    • Driver’s License (photocopy to be kept in file)
    • VA Department of Social Services “Sworn Statement of Affirmation”
    • VA Department of Social Services “Central Registry Release of Information Form”
    • Fieldprint Fingerprinting (fee must be paid online when scheduling your appointment at www.FieldprintVirginia.com)
    • Report of TB Screening (physician’s signed document may be substituted)
    • Two written references (from non-family members) stating how they know you, how long they’ve known you, and that you are of sound character and judgement, and capable of being responsible for young children.
  • Must complete the following trainings:
  • Co-op at least 2 days each month working in the classroom as the teacher’s assistant (siblings are not allowed to be in the classroom on co-op days).