The Child Development Cooperative

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