R5Realty News and Notes

Market Snapshots and Commentary on Value and Quality of life along the former Main Line of the Pennsylvania Rail Road, up until recently called the R5 Line, and now officially known as the Paoli /Thorndale line. R5Realty runs from Center City Philadelphia through the walkable, Westward outlying Towns & Townships.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Lower Main Line and Narberth Baby Sitting Cooperative

The Lower Merion-area Baby-Sitting Coop - of which weve been members for several years - has openings available this Fall.  In existence since 1979, The Coop is very well-run and membership opportunities occur via word-of-mouth and our based upon existing relationships with current Coop Members, such as Heather and myself.

Given the Kevin Bacon-esque nature of Philadelphia and concentration of current member families in Lower Merion school district, it's entirely possible a connection already exists. To help discover current friends and future members, the coop will host an open house in early November in Merion. 
Contact me via info@R5Realty.com  to explore if  a connection exists or if you would like to know more.
For now, Here's the basics:

New Members are interviewed upon recommendation/sponsorship of current members.
Babysitting requests are posted and filled via streamlined email system and members exchange "points/Credits" in exchange for sitting duties. Members have flexibility regarding level of participation.
In addition to providing a network of vetted and reliable parents available to swap sitting services, the Coop offers a community element, with members exchanging tips, pet care and services. Coop members meet quarterly to enhance/maintain communication and community spirit.