A co-op is ideal for families who enjoy being involved in their child’s learning. Caregivers participate in class, attend monthly parent education meetings, and help with school-wide roles. Families who value collaboration and community find the co-op experience especially meaningful.

Parents gain hands-on involvement in the classroom, support from early childhood experts, and strong connections with other families. Monthly parent education meetings offer practical guidance on child development and everyday parenting topics.

Co-op families participate in classroom and school-wide responsibilities, including:

• Working in the classroom one day per week (Infant/Toddler caregivers attend every session)

• Attending one monthly evening parent education meeting (held on-site at the school)

• Completing one class job and one all-school job each year 

These shared responsibilities strengthen our community and keep tuition affordable. Training is provided—no experience needed.

Registration Fee (non-refundable) — $100 per family, due at registration. If registering after December 31st, only 50% of the registration fee is required.

Last Month’s Tuition — due at registration, and is non-refundable after March 31st, prior to the starting school year.

Parent Education Advisor Fee (PEAF) - Each parent or caregiver attending class will register as a student in the Parent Education program with North Seattle College. This fee covers adult enrollment and the cost of Parent Educators through North Seattle CC.

For Existing Families - If you've already set up direct deposit, no further action is required. The registration fee will be automatically processed. Otherwise, simply log into your Jovial Family Portal to make the payment.

For New Families - Once you've submitted the registration form, our membership team will create your family profile in the Jovial Family Portal. Following this, you'll either receive an email containing a payment link or you can directly access your Jovial Family Portal to complete the registration fee payment. Kindly bear with us as we process your registration form.

If you have any further inquiries, please don't hesitate to reach out to our treasurer at treasurer@magnoliacoop.org

You will receive a confirmation email from Jovial, our school’s registration and payment tool, including class placement, required forms, and NSC enrollment instructions. Before school starts, families attend orientation to meet teachers and select their class and school jobs.

If enrolling prior to the first day of school: Your Teacher or Class Chair will contact you with information about summer meet-ups, orientation, and more.

If enrolling after the first day of school: Your Teacher or Class Chair will contact you to schedule a meet & greet, orientation, and to confirm your first day of class.

We are proud to offer scholarships to families that may need assistance. MCP's scholarship policy is an extension of the North Seattle College's PAC scholarship program.

Look up your family income (less unreimbursed out of pocket healthcare expenses) in the Scholarship Guidelines. MCP will match the NSC support up to a max of 100%. For example, if the table gives you say "30% of tuition covered" then your total scholarship support would be 60% of tuition, plus $50 off registration, plus your parent education class fees will be waived.

Scholarship applications can be turned in at registration. NSC support is awarded on a quarterly basis, hence, new application form is required each quarter (fall, winter, spring) and details are kept confidential. If you have further questions, contact treasurer@magnoliacoop.org.

No. You only pay the fee once you’re offered a spot and choose to accept it. If you receive an email prompting payment, please reach out to our treasurer at treasurer@magnoliacoop.org to have the fee removed from your account.

Please notify the Registrar as soon as possible so we can offer your spot to another family.

After commencement of classes, a member may use a prepaid month’s tuition only by giving notice a full thirty days prior to his/her withdrawal. To give notice you must request a Withdrawal Form from your membership registrar, the Assistant Treasurer, or your teacher. No refunds will be given for unused portions of a calendar month.

If several months’ tuition is paid in advance, any advance tuition, with the exception of the first and last month’s tuition, will be refunded upon withdrawal from the Cooperative.

If a member must withdraw from the Cooperative because of moving outside the city of Seattle, on recommendation of a doctor or their Preschool Teacher, or on directive from the Board, and is unable to give a full 30 days notice, then any unused full month’s tuition is refundable. Refunds for other emergency situations shall be issued upon approval of the Board.