1. How many children attend the Co-op?
There are 31 children enrolled at the Co-op and up to 25 attend on any given day.

2. How many days per week do kids attend?
The morning program runs Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM during the school year. Each child attends four days per week and has one designated off-day. 

3. What is the adult/student ratio?
There are up to 25 children each morning, and 7 adults (the director, one teacher and five parent aides).

4. Is there an afternoon program?
Aftercare is available to members, Monday through Thursday from 12:00-4:00 p.m.  

5. What are the parent responsibilities?
At a minimum, parents of children enrolled in the morning program participate by:

• Completing paperwork, providing proof of pertussis, flu, and measles vaccinations, a negative TB test, and attending a pediatric CPR certification in order to work at the CoOp

• Attending orientation day

• Working one day per week from 8:30 AM to 12:15 PM

• Performing one administrative CoOp job (averaging about 4 hours a month)

• Leading four student projects: art, science, cooking, circle

• Attending one business meeting per month: 2nd Wednesday at 7:30 PM

• Bringing food and drink to one business meeting per year (separately)

• Attending four parent education events (or more!) per year

• Participating in maintenance days (four hours each) in the fall and the spring

• Housekeeping duties twice a year

• Providing at least one week of snacks

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6. How do parents know what to do as a teacher's aide?
Parents receive a parent handbook, an orientation before school starts, parent education sessions throughout the year, and workday meetings with the director. We balance each day's group of parent workers so newer members work alongside more experienced Co-op members. The teacher and director are always available for situations in which a parent feels unsure or uncomfortable.

7. Who is the director?
Our morning director is Chantal Maher. Both of her children are co-op children, and Chantal is inspired by the community of support that co-op’s foster. Her highest goal is to foster a community that honors individualism while providing mutual understanding and trust among the children and between the families.

8. Is there Summer School?
Summer school runs for six weeks during late June and July. The format is slightly different: there are only 15 children per session, all attend Monday through Thursday, the hours are 9:30-12:30, and children eat lunch at school.

9. How old does my child need to be to start at the Co-op?
Children must be 2 years 9 months and potty trained.  

10. How do I apply?
Complete an application form and mail with a check for $50 to the address below, or email our Membership Chairperson. 

Membership Chairperson
San Anselmo Co-operative Nursery School
24 Myrtle Lane
San Anselmo, CA 94960