Thank you for supporting the Co-op by patronizing the following local businesses!

Chapel Hill Massage

Business: Specializing in prenatal massage, and combining massage for neck, shoulder and back pain with massage for relaxation.  10 years experience!
Contact: Marta Magaw, LMBT (NC License#799)
Phone: 919-942-1510
Email: marta@chapelhillmassage.com
Website: www.chapelhillmassage.com

Thank you to Chapel Hill Massage for donating $20 for first visit, then $10 for subsequent visits by the same client. 

Discovery Toys

Business: When children play, they learn. That's what Discovery Toys is all about. It's for this reason that every product developed and selected by us must meet the stringent Discovery Toys® standards of quality and developmental value.
Contact: Kenza Bolton
Phone: (866) 891-5056
Website: http://www.discoverytoyslink.com/kenza

Thank you to Kenza Bolton of Discovery Toys for donating to the school silent auction!

Jesse Kalisher Gallery

Business: One World – One Photographer™ – Black & white fine art photographs available matted, framed or loose
Contact: Sarah Elder
Phone: 967-4300 ext. 22
Website: www.kalisher.com

Thank you to Jesse Kalisher Gallery for donating 20% to the school (up to $200 per referral)

Maria Rowan Tarot Arts

Business: Tarot card reading: From a small intimate evening with friends to the annual office party, Maria can customize readings - playful or meditative - to fit your needs
Contact: Maria Rowan
Phone: 967-9469
Email: tarot@rowandell.com
Website: www.rowandell.com/tarot

Thank you to Maria Rowan Tarot Arts for donating 25% per referral for anyone who books a party for three hours. Note, this does not apply to consults or parties purchased through the school auction.

Native Gardens

Business: Landscape/garden design specializing in North American (and North Carolina) native plants and emphasizing organic garden-care
Contact: Bridget Beck
Phone: 929-8016
Email: bridgetbeck@hotmail.com
Website: www.nativegardens.us

Thank you to Native Gardens for donating 20% to the school per referral. Don’t forget to say “I heard about you through the Co-op Catalog” so the school gets credit!

Small Style

Business: Accessories and such including curtains, pillows, belts, oilcloth bags, earrings, and other pretty things.  Call or email for portfolio and to order.
Contact: Bridget Beck
Phone: 929-8016
Email: bridgetbeck@hotmail.com
Website: www.nativegardens.us/small_style.htm

Thank you to Small Style for donating 20% to the school per referral. Don’t forget to say “I heard about you through the Co-op Catalog” so the school gets credit!

Zuckerman Ink

Business: Business writing and communications including corporate and product positioning, marketing collateral and other editorial
Contact: Laurie Zuckerman
Phone: 490-6313
Email: Laurie@zuckermanink.com

Thank you to Zuckerman Ink for donating 20% to the school (up to $200 per referral).

What is the Co-op Catalog?
The Co-op Catalog contains ads from businesses that are either owned by members of the Children’s Cooperative Playschool or somehow affiliated with the school. In exchange for a free ad, participating businesses agree to make a donation to our school whenever they get a sale as a result of their listing.

How do I use the Catalog?
It’s so simple. Anytime you buy a product/service from any of the businesses in the Catalog simply let them know you heard about them through the Co-op Catalog. The participating business will then make a donation to the school.

Why should I support the Co-op Catalog?
The catalog helps the school in a number of ways:

1. It provides the school with an ongoing stream of donations. As a cooperative, the school relies on parent labor and community support to help keep tuition affordable and serve families of different economic status. Our fundraising also supports our scholarship program.

2. Many members of the Co-op own their own businesses. It financially benefits these members as well as their friends and family who own a business (or work for a business that would like to advertise) by providing risk-fee advertising (meaning no upfront costs).

3. It helps us foster a cooperative spirit within the school by giving us a way to support each other’s businesses (which also, in turn, supports the school).

Should I advertise my business in the Catalog?
If you can commit to tracking referrals and donating accordingly, then yes! This first edition of the Catalog is a modest start to what we hope will be an ongoing – and very beneficial – program for the school (and all participants!).

The catalog offers advertisers a number of benefits:

- It is risk-free advertising. There is no upfront cost. We only ask for a donation if you make a sale as a result of your ad.

- It is great public relations. By participating in this catalog, you are positioning yourself as a business that supports early education initiatives.

- It supports a great cause. The Children's Cooperative Playschool, a not-for-profit, is a small preschool with a home-like atmosphere and a low child-to-teacher ratio (more about the school on the back of the catalog).

If you have any questions or want to know more about advertising in the catalog, please contact coopcatalog@gmail.com.