The Seedlings Co-op is for families with children 0-9 years, with a primary focus on pre-school and kindergarten. On co-op day we do chapel together and then classes. Throughout the year we do field trips and moms events. The goal of Seedlings is to provide a safe and fun space for kids to learn with their friends, build a rich community for families, and spread the love of Jesus.

All Seedlings classes are parent taught and the program is parent led! Parents must be helping during co-op day by either teaching or helping in a class. There are also opportunities to help plan field trips, coordinate special events, and more! Parents are not with their children throughout the entire Seedlings day. Kids are dismissed to their class tracks after family chapel.

Every child coming to the Center who is 6mo+ must be registered for a Seedlings class. Babies younger than 6mo need to stay with their parent. Parents with infants can wear them or have them in a carseat with them as they assist in a class. Because we are a co-op, it is crucial that members commit to attending Seedlings every week!

HOW IT WORKS

tracks

Each track is for a set age group and consists of two blocks of classes which the kids in that track do together. For instance, the Blue Monkeys track might be for 5-7yo and consist of Block A: Art History and Block B: Fun Experiments. All Blue Monkeys would take these two classes together.

registration

Become an FPHRC member to register for classes during open registration. Seedlings classes fill up quickly, so we recommend setting an alarm on registration day!

assisting

The participating parent must help in either Block A or B. You can request to help in your child's class if you wish, but because classes are drop-off, you will not be with each of your kids all the time. We send out a parent placement survey before each session where you can let us know which class you'd like to help in. You are not guaranteed the spot you want, but we try our best!

off-block

Parents help in one of the two blocks, but get the other block off! We encourage you to connect with other parents during this time. We like to bring in guest speakers, masseuses, boutique shops, do book swaps, and more during this fellowship time!

attendance

Because we are a co-op, it is crucial that members attend! Please don't sign up for Seedlings if you foresee missing several weeks. We need you there! :)

schedule

The Seedlings Co-op meets on Thursday mornings from 10-12. Here is a sample of the co-op schedule:

10:00 // Family Style Chapel
10:20 // Block A (first class)
11:00 // Snack
11:10 // Block B (second class)
11:50 // Clean-up, pick-up

pricing

$100 membership fee per semester (per family; includes all classes taken at the Resource Center)
$40 Co-op Class Fee per child (includes both classes), per semester**

**Additional materials fees may be added to some tracks depending on their classes. Prices are listed in registration.

Interested in teaching?

Seedlings relies on parents to make classes happen. Seedlings teachers get early registration, which ensures their kids will get into the tracks they want. Teaching is also fun and rewarding!

Seedlings Director:

Jamie Williams

(and her Seedlings)