The Ohio City Babysitting Co-op was started in 2007 by a group of families on the near west side of Cleveland. A points-based system is used to track babysitting. Monthly meetings (kids welcome) and bi-annual socials are also an important part of our mission.
Families on Cleveland's Near West Side that are interested in joining the coop should contact the current coordinator at coordinator@ohiocitybabysittingcoop.org
The networking of the co-op lead to the start of the Near West Intergenerational School.
Another useful resource for parents on the near west side of Cleveland is the "Near West Cleveland Parents Forum" discussion group on Yahoo Groups.