Your Child’s Safety

Please remember that this is a cooperative playgroup, not a daycare center or preschool. The Director is there to facilitate the morning’s activities, not to instruct or supervise your children. You (or your caregiver) are responsible for the safety and well-being of your child while at the Co-op. While the playgroup space is set up to allow the adults to interact, you must also supervise your child’s play at all times. It is up to you to always know where your child is and to make sure that he/she is safe. This is true both indoors and in the outdoor play space. For everyone’s health and safety, smoking is not allowed anywhere on the Cathedral property.

Sick Child Policy

Children catch colds and other infections from one another easily. It is an inevitable and normal part of childhood. However, if your child has had a fever, vomiting or diarrhea in the last 24 hours, or has a contagious rash, they should not attend the playgroup. If your child is prone to a runny nose or cough, please take steps to clean up after them and teach them to cough into their arm.

Bad Weather Closing Policy

When Baltimore City schools are closed or opening late, the Co-op will be CLOSED. Please check your favorite TV or Internet news provider for updates (please do not call the Cathedral). If you miss a day due to a closing, you may make up the day later in the same session.

Snack and Personal Items Policy

Some of our children may have severe or life-threatening food allergies. Thank you for telling us about any allergies or sensitivity concerns. Snacks served at the Co-op contain no nuts or nut products, dairy or eggs. Although we ask that you not bring in outside food, we know that kids need to eat, so please at least refrain from bringing nuts & peanuts, keep any food away from the main play area, and never share food without permission. Bottle- and Breast-feeding are always welcome anywhere in our playspace.

Make-up days policy

In the event that your child is absent, you may schedule a makeup day. Makeup days must occur within the same session as the missed day. Prior approval is not required; if you require more than 2 Makeup days, please cotwcoopbaltimore@gmail.com.

Walk-in policy

Registered Children of the World Co-op members may utilize “drop-in” sessions outside of their scheduled attendance days as a member benefit, for themselves and/or for a friend and accompanying child/ren. Drop-ins cost $17 per individual session, and if bringing a friend the member is responsible for making sure that the walk-in registration form is complete.