The Child Development Cooperative

Thanks to everyone who has spread the word and signed up to be part of the Co-op family. The Child Development Co-op has been accepting applications for fall enrollment and only limited availability (part-time) is left, so act now!! Please visit our enrollment page or stop by any time during our office hours 7 am-5:30 pm for a tour!

ABOUT THE CO-OP:
The Child Development Cooperative, LLC is an organization dedicated to providing quality child care and preschool for kids, ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Please visit our Curriculum and Gallery pages for more information on our amazing staff and program.

MISSION STATEMENT
We work to provide excellent childcare in a safe, ecologically respectful, and nurturing cooperative environment.  Our curriculum fosters the support and development of each child’s cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth through active learning and exploration, experimentation, and creative expression.  We are committed to building a strong community, home, and school partnership and value the diversity and uniqueness of each child, family, and staff member.

WHAT MAKES US SO SPECIAL?
Our co-op combines the two most important ingredients for a successful first school experience: the expertise of a professional teacher and the best expert on your child…YOU! At no other time in your child’s education will you be able to be this involved. Whether you are helping in the classroom or attending a parent meeting, the school benefits from your input.  Not only are we operating in the spirit of a cooperative, but we are also going green! We recycle, have an organic edible garden, use NoVOC paints that don’t off-gas, incorporate daily organic foods into our menu, and otherwise teach our children to protect their environment!

LETTER FROM THE OWNERS

Welcome to The Child Development Cooperative! The Child Development Cooperative (the Co-op) is a leader in childcare, and we are proud to be the only developmental childcare and preschool program with a cooperative environment in East Baton Rouge Parish. Our mission will be the guiding force for all facets of the Co-op, making it the premier location for early childhood development. We boast adult interaction and involvement like no other preschool, where our families are directly involved with day-to-day operations, fundraising events, and our Parent Advisory Committee. Our family members sign up for and complete a number of “service hours” each year or what we like to call Co-op Time. This ideology is modeled by other preschool cooperatives and higher education schools around the nation. The Co-op will be the FIRST in Baton Rouge to offer a chance for parents and family members to have such an integral role in the most formative years of our children’s lives. Not only will our program provide an opportunity for family members to be such active participants in the Co-op, but we will offer a child care and preschool program based on the idea that it takes a village to raise a child. That is why we believe in “Childcare, Community, and Commitment—by Our Families, for Our Kids!”, a position that sets us apart from other childcare centers. So, if you haven’t already–sign up now, spread the word, and get ready to be a part of something very special.

Sincerely,
Jennifer Crowell and Marguerite Gresham
Owners, Directors, and Parents