Parental Involvement

Taking part in a cooperative preschool allows parents to be be directly involved in their child’s education and preschool experience. One parent will be required to co-op in the classroom several times a month. Frequency of co-op depends on class meeting schedule. As a co-op parent you will aid the teacher in the classroom or on trails facilitating activities, leading art projects and engaging all the kids in your child’s class.

In addition to co-oping, parents will also need to complete the requirements below after admission to the program.

  • Committee & Cleanup

    As part of our co-op community, each family is asked to pitch in by serving on a committee, participating in a cleanup day, and selecting a tuition tier.

    Please make your selections by July 31, 2026 (Password: Community26).

    Earlier responses will get priority for their preferred committee roles, so don't wait too long!

  • Food Handlers Card

    All parents who will co-op on-site classes must obtain their Food Handlers Permit. Wasatch Wanderers co-op parents do not need a Food Handlers Permit. Complete this short online class below to get your permit from the Health Department.

    Food Handlers cards are $23, and valid for 3 years.

    Please Note: We can only accept food handler cards issued by vendors approved by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services.

    Once completed you will upload your permit to your Brightwheel account.

  • Background Check

    All parents who will co-op are required to be background checked once you are admitted to the program.

    Background Checks are $15.

    For our community and the safety of our children this is a mandatory requirement.

    NOTE: if you are a returning CCNS family and have completed a background check with us in the past, you do not need to re-submit. See our handbook for exceptions (Notification to Board of Conviction of Crimes, page 17 of parent handbook).

    Complete your background check and submit to the Director.