Families come from neighborhoods near and far, developing deep and lasting friendships. While most live within walking distance in Prospect Heights and Park Slope, a sizable number come from beyond - from downtown Brooklyn, Fort Greene, Crown Heights and Prospect Lefferts Gardens to Windsor Terrace, Ditmas Park and Sunset Park. Most have heard about us via word-of-mouth.

In addition to contributing hours to the Collective, parents are welcome to participate in classroom programs when they can, for example, share special talents or skills (e.g. music, storytelling, cooking the special food of their family holidays). Not only is parental classroom participation enjoyable for one’s child, it is also a meaningful way for classmates to learn more about one another’s families.