This usually happens when a child is inconsolable, or requires levels of attention that make it too difficult to take care of the rest of the children. This amount is collected for a full 12 months of the year. Each family is required to work 10 hours per week providing day care. Parents are absolutely required to cover their shifts. Arrangements can be made informally among parents to trade shifts when necessary, but parent shifts must always be covered.
Child care is provided during the meetings so that both parents can attend.
We make all major decisions at meetings, as well as discussing each child in turn. All families are required to take on an extra-duty assignment, and these assignments are periodically rotated among the membership. Examples of the assignments are new member coordinator, scheduler, work study coordinator, coordinator of inside maintenance, supplier, treasurer. All of your child's food and beverages other than water. Cloth or disposable diapers can be used.