The Family Cooperative

Early Childhood Education Center from 8 weeks to 5.9 years old based in Watertown. The Family Cooperative is a community-driven child-centered non-profit that is setting a new standard for high-quality early childhood education. Our Vision The Family Cooperative envisions early childhood education that empowers each child's authentic, capable, and dynamic self. We envision educational communities in which each child, faculty member, and caregiver is inspired to be both teacher and learner. Philosophy Our philosophy is based on the concept of an emergent, child- centered, developmentally appropriate practice, inspired by the Reggio Emilia early childhood centers. We work toward fostering the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive needs of children by taking the time to develop a unique relationship with each family and each child who comes to our center. It is important to us to create a nurturing, safe environment that serves as an extension of the home. Each piece of the child’s life, family, environment, school, peers, and teachers, engage in powerful conversations with each other, creating a coherent, integrated learning model throughout the life of the child. Family Cooperative Model Families at The Family Cooperative are deeply engaged in the school community. Because many of our students have parents who work, we offer a flexible cooperative structure to meet the needs of our diverse group of families. Co-op Commitments per school year: • Join 1 parent-led co-op based on interest and availability. • Contribute with at least 15 hours. • Attend required all-school meetings (typically 2 per year). 1

Program • The school year runs for 40 weeks – from the end of August till mid-June. • Closed for two weeks over Winter break. • Closed for one week for Spring break in March. • Open 7.15 am-4.15 pm. • Families bring in lunch for the child. • Community-shared snack rotation between families. Classrooms • Sequoia (2-12 months): 7 children and 3 teachers • Magnolia (12-18 months): 9 children and 3 teachers • Willow (18-24 months): 9 children and 3 teachers • Maple (2-3 years): 9 children and 3 teachers • Chestnut (3-5 years): 14 children and 2 teachers Tuition 24/25 (40 weeks) Sequoia Magnolia/Willow/Maple Chestnut 5 Days per week $30,183 $26,690 $22,483 4 days per week $25,102 $22,204 $18,721 3 days per week $9,254 $17,036 $14,376 Extended Day • Runs Mon-Friday – 4.15 pm-5.30 pm (exceptions on monthly Faculty meetings). • Enrollment can be 1-5 days per week. • Extended-day tuition is a yearly tuition currently at $1000 per day enrolled (five days per week would be $5000 for a year). Summer Program • 8-week summer program. • Four 2-week sessions from 9 am-4 pm. • Early morning option from 8 am. • Options to request enrollment 3, 4, or 5 days per week. Tuition – summer program (2024) Per 2-week session Sequoia $1,550 Magnolia/Willow/Maple $1,470 Chestnut $1,270 Contact for tours and more information: Co-directors Caitlin Maddix and Kate Hudson email [email protected] - phone 617 393 8356 address 51 Kondazian St, Watertown, MA 02472 website video 2