CCPPNS - California Council of Parent Participation Nursery Schools
 

CCPPNS Membership Information

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Benefits of membership:

CCPPNS provides numerous benefits to members in the form of valuable resources and a support system for member schools.  Here are some examples: 

  1. Annual convention with a nationally recognized keynote speaker, workshops for teachers and parents, information, fun social events & networking opportunities.
     
  2. Affiliation with local member schools through a Regional Council for advice, support, information, benefits, and locally-sponsored activities.
     
  3. Grant and interest-free loan eligibility.
     
  4. Eligibility to purchase our comprehensive and cost-effective group liability insurance policy, tailored to the needs of cooperative preschools at competitive rates.
     
  5. Legislation updates, and the resources to lobby for policies that support early childhood education, child-oriented decision-making, and issues that impact our schools financially and administratively.
     
  6. Handbooks on a variety of topics to assist in the operations of cooperative preschools such as a Treasurer's Handbook, Publicity Handbook, Grantwriting Handbook, etc., as well as informational flyers.
     
  7. Very importantly, a free listing and space on our Website, and a listing in our directory, which are used for referrals when people inquire about a preschool in their area.  If a school already has a website, CCPPNS will provide a link to it.
     
  8. Access to experienced advisors to assist your school and answer questions when issues arise.  We also provide Board training and other leadership development activities.
     
  9. Semi-annual teacher/director social events.
     
  10. Semi-annual newsletter that goes out to all 10,000+ member families.
     
  11. Teacher, Director and Community Awards program.
     
  12. Listing in our Directory of Schools.
     
  13. And MUCH MORE!