Why join Econo Coop?

Joining Econo Coop means becoming part of a cooperative network committed to a more human, local, and sustainable economy.
Here are the main reasons:

Econo Coop is a structure created by and for early childhood stakeholders: educators, parents, child care managers, childminders, etc. It pools resources, ideas, and solutions to better respond to the daily challenges faced in the early childhood sector.

1. Respond to real on-the-ground needs

2.Pool resources

As a cooperative, Econo Coop operates on a principle of economic solidarity:

• Group purchasing of equipment and services to reduce costs

• Sharing of know-how and skills

• Access to a network of reliable partners and professionals

3. Promote quality care and supervision

The cooperative works to ensure a healthy, educational, and safe environment for children:

• Training for early childhood professionals

• Awareness of alternative and inclusive pedagogies

• Support for organizations seeking to improve the quality of their care

4. Take part in a social and solidarity-based economy

Joining means supporting a more human and fairer economy, based on the values of cooperation, transparency, and respect for the needs of children and families.

5. Have a voice in decisions and actively participate in guiding
the cooperative’s actions.

Each Econo Coop member is a full-fledged participant in the cooperative:

• Contributing to the development of offered services

• Getting involved in local or national early childhood projects

In summary:

Econo Coop is: an engaged community, shared services, enhanced quality of care, and a solidarity-based economy serving young children.