I have been involved in the cooperative preschool environment, both as a parent and teacher, for over 24 years. 

I read all previous comments pertaining to this subject and I choose to concur with the statements and requests made by my fellow cooperative teachers, in order to avoid being redundant. 

In addition, Cooperative Preschool of Loudoun (formerly Winnie the Pooh Preschool, est. 1969) is not affiliated with, nor supported by, a church, but has a history of renting from churches in order to survive and serve the community.  This has often meant changing communities when the churches circumstances require us to do so.  I have battled many personal obstacles, and worked along side many dedicated parents and colleagues to adjust to economical and environmental demands in order to keep our school afloat.  Loudoun County continues to grow, but our enrollment has suffered the past several years with the growing number of child care centers and preschools that may meet the demands of full time working parents with multiple children and a higher than average household income.  Many of our families have one parent working at home in order to care for children under 2, and can only afford the "luxury" of a lower cooperative preschool part time tuition.  We are sought out and valued by international families seeking a cooperative spirit and environment, one in which they are either accustomed to or want to become part of, as a support system for social transition into a big county.  Many rely on the chance to trade their involvement with running the school, for affordable tuition in a safe and supportive educational environment for their families.  Our devoted parent board and staff have great concerns.
 Devotion has its limits and I believe the demands of the forementioned proposed regulations may cause our schools 50th anniversary year to be its last.

Respectfully and sincerely,

Nancy Geier