A Parent Cooperative Approach

 Little Rangers Learning Center (LRLC) is committed to providing affordable, quality care to our community and is proud to offer some of the lowest tuition rates in the state of Montana, compared to the state average for center-based care. 100% of tuition funds go to your teacher’s paycheck. LRLC’s remaining expenses come from outside sources – grants, local contributions, endowment allowance, or government funding. Parent involvement is an important component of this program based on the belief that the best environment for children exists when there is a close family-child care facility relationship.  Research shows that children with involved parents make substantially greater developmental gains than children whose parents don’t participate. 

 You are the expert on your child and the most influential factor affecting the success of LRLC.  We welcome your comments, suggestions and concerns. Throughout the year, you will hear about volunteer opportunities, and you can also speak with the staff or the board to inquire about opportunities for getting involved. We need your help and encourage families to visit the classroom, when feasible, to share information about their work and their home life, for instance parents might offer a special food or song from their culture, assist with a class project, read to children, or share how babies are carried in their culture.When teachers, caregivers, and administrators encourage family involvement, children notice and feel a sense of security. LRLC asks every family to contribute in ways that strengthen our classrooms, support our events, and ensure LRLC’s future.

Your time, skills, and donations help keep LRLC vibrant and well-resourced. This multi-level participation in the school enables parents to share in their child’s school experience, ensures a quality program through the combined efforts and talents of the entire school community and provides an opportunity to share and grow in our parenting roles in an atmosphere of mutual support. Further, it provides an environment where children learn cooperation from the example of their parents and teachers working closely together. The experiences gained in school participation also aid parents in acquiring skills necessary to become effective advocates for their child’s future educational experiences and opportunities.

 Annual Contribution Requirement

Each family is asked to complete 20 Contribution hours per school year. This divides into ~1.7 hrs./mo. and the yearly amount is pro-rated for families who enroll mid-year.

• 1 Hour of Volunteering = 1 Hour
• $10 Value of Donated Goods = 1 Hour

Families may choose any combination of time and supplies to meet their annual points.

 Parent Contribution Submission - Google Forms