As a co-op, we utilize the talents, experience, and financial contributions of our families, coupled with paid, professional staff, to ensure the smooth operation of the co-op and to enhance each family’s experience. Families have the opportunity to be involved in a variety of ways that enable them to share in the operation and direction of the organization at a level that fits within their family circumstances. Combining collective talents and contributions helps support the quality programs and classes we offer and sustains the operations of the co-op. We offer two types of annual memberships to our co-op: Participating and Non-Participating

How The Co-op Works

Benefits for all Bright Beginnings Families:

Parent Education Events
Child Development/Parent Coaching (3x/ year)
Parent Education Lending Library
Children’s Books Lending Library
Play Kit Lending Library

Requirements for all Bright Beginnings Families:

Annual Business Meeting (May)

Requirements for Preschool & Toddler Transition:

Co-Op Welcome and Orientation Meeting (August)
Trimesterly General Meetings
Trimesterly Classroom Meetings
Work Party (1x/per year)

Level 4 membership is for families that are interested in the highest level of commitment to the co-op and are able to commit to significantly impactful roles, such as serving on at least two teams or serving on the Board of Directors. Classroom assistance will be 1-2 times a month (if more is needed based upon enrollment, this group will be asked to work in the classroom more). A limited number of Level 4 memberships are offered.
Level 3 membership is the most common membership level, as it balances classroom commitment and co-op commitment. It is for families that are able to work in the classroom 3-5 times per month and serve on one team.
Level 2 membership is for families that want to be a part of the co-op, including serving on one team, but are only able to work in the classroom 1-2 times per month. A limited number of Level 2 memberships are offered.
Level 1 membership is for families that want to be a part of the co-op, including serving on one team, but are unable to work in the classroom. A limited number of Level 1 memberships are offered.

Which participating membership level
is right for me and my family?

At the time of application, families will be asked to state their preferred membership levels. Membership levels are offered to families based on priority factors (e.g., returning family, application processing date, etc). Levels are offered based on enrollment and co-op needs.