Every cooperative family commits to assisting in the classroom on a rotating basis. You are free to choose the dates that work best for your schedule.

As part of their commitment to the operation of the school, each family   must be actively involved in some aspect of running Maple Seeds. One primary way families fulfill this commitment is by holding a school job at MSPC. These roles support and oversee various components of school administration and are vital to the functioning and strength of our community. Jobs vary in the level of work and involvement they require. All families are welcome and encouraged to take on leadership roles.

Classroom Participation Training or CPT is a two day course (6 hours total) that takes place at MSPC each fall. It is required for at least one primary participating adult from each new family, and any adult who will participate in more than three co-op shifts per school year – this is total shifts, not per classroom. Childcare is provided while parents attend the course.

Each family commits to volunteering at least four additional hours of their time each school year at one or more school events.

Each month our classrooms get a very thorough cleaning, and every family signs up to help with two a year. This is usually done one day right after school and takes around an hour. The children often play in the classroom or eat lunch while the cleaning takes place.

All families must attend three parent education events throughout the year. There are many opportunities throughout the school year through other cooperative schools. MSPC provides three opportunities as well. These are held at the school after our November, February, and April board meetings and often involve a guest speaker or forum on a child-development topic.

Fundraisers are necessary to generate the revenue required to operate our preschool. We are a 501(c)(3) non profit organization. We rely on extra funds raised through the year to keep fees low, provide professional development for teachers, provide parent education, scholarships and maintain the upkeep of classrooms, materials, and equipment. We do not require families to spend or sell a certain amount during any fundraiser. We do ask that families participate, to the extent that they are able in fundraisers, to solicit sales, spread the word about our fundraisers and volunteer their time to help with fundraising events.