BASIC MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

ORiENTATION:

Each family is required to attend a 1 hour orientation, and participate in a 3.5 hour work day training, prior to their child's start date.

Weekly commitments:

  • Families are required to work one full workday shift week equivalent to 3.5 hours per week. The workday can be done by a parent or another member of your family. The same adult may participate each week, or you may switch off.

  • Each working parent must have updated TB test, proof of measles, mumps, rubella & most recent flu shot, COVID-19 vaccine, and pass the 'Megan's Law' background check.

Monthly Commitments:

  • Meetings: A family member is required to attend each Family Meeting which usually takes place on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. Currently, meetings are in-person at the school.

  • Jobs: Every family must take on a specific job or duty at Village Nursery. These include serving on the Co-op Board or volunteering for one of the Standing Committee jobs (examples include toy cleaning, book repairs, yard maintenance).

Annual/Semi-annual Commitments:

  • Maintenance: Each family is required to participate in 4 hours per semester (8 hrs/year) to clean, fix, or enhance the school environment. Community maintenance days are organized each semester.

  • Fundraising: All families must participate in several fundraisers organized during the Fall and Spring Semesters. A minimum fundraising commitment is required that may be satisfied through the planned fundraisers or through donation.

    The minimum fundraising requirement is $400.