When you enroll your child at YCNS, you enroll yourself as well. YCNS is a cooperative nursery school and its future depends on parent involvement in all levels of the school's operations. There are three categories that require parent participation at YCNS.

1. The parent's participation in the classroom is done on a rotational basis. Each class has a different set of requirements for the parent. The cleaning of the classroom is a required and important part of participation. Another is providing a healthy snack along with drink for the students in your child's class.

2. YCNS has several organized committees and housekeeping jobs. Each family is asked to participate in two (2) committees. However, there are some committees which represent a major time commitment, and chairing or serving on one of those committees fulfills the requirement. These major committees may also exempt the family from Workday responsibilities (see below). Committee participation should be chosen based on the amount of time you have available.

3. There are two (2) Workdays per year. The Workdays are for general maintenance in the building and on the grounds. One parent from each family is expected to participate in both Workdays. For the parent who finds this impossible, it is possible to perform an alternative service or pay the Workday fee. It is important to maintain a clean, healthy and safe environment for our children as well as a great learning environment.