Co-op is a lot of work, but we get back what we put into it. The rewards of our work are many. Intangible benefits include social activities, a support network of people in similar positions, and friends you can really count on. Parental requirements are:

• New family orientation (2+ hours)


• Infant/child CPR and First Aid training and certification


• Weekly shift work (4+ hours)


• Emergency back-up shift duty (1-2 sign-ups per quarter)


• New family fee ($95) and monthly dues ($95)


• Monthly General Meeting (2-3 hours)


• Babysitting during General Meeting (1-2 times per year)


• Active participation on one committee per parent per household (time varies)


• Cleaning three or four times a year (3-4 hours per time)


• Two work parties per year (4 hours each)


• Shift worker trainings (2 hours each, 2-4 times per year)


• Special events (potlucks, workshops, etc.)