Established in 1939, Morris Plains Cooperative Play School (“The Co-op”) is the oldest cooperative preschool in New Jersey. We are a private, non-profit, non-sectarian, state licensed preschool with certified teachers. The outstanding feature of the cooperative preschool is the opportunity for parents to have an active role in both the classroom and the operation of our school. Parents assist in their child’s classroom, participate in one of three required Work Days through the year and each family is assigned a Parent Job such as laundering paint smocks, seasonal decorating, ordering library books, etc. If parents are not able to participate in the classroom, there are non - co-op options. Parents also have the opportunity to join the school’s Board of Trustees. While our Director oversees the curriculum and day-to-day operations, the Board of Trustees is comprised of volunteer parents who make financial and operational decisions to ensure our ongoing success.