Frequently Asked Questions
We currently accept students 6 months and older who are potty trained (fewer than 4 total daytime accidents per week). We are in the process of getting licensed to accept younger students and encourage you to apply to get a spot on our waitlist.
Preschool classes have 12-14 students per room with two teachers and support from floaters.
Yes, we operate on a small waitlist for all classes. However, our waitlist has moved fairly fast and we recommend all interested families get on the waitlist.
Our school year starts in September and ends in mid-June with optional summer camp available in July & August. Please see the school calendar in our new student folder for an idea of what our school year typically looks like.
Hours and tuition vary per classroom. Please view the Program Details page for that information.
Early morning care from 7:45-8:30 is an additional $50 per month. (No cost for voucher families)
Aftercare is from 3:30 to 5:00pm and is $265 – $285 per month depending on classroom. Please viist the Program Details page for more information.
Due to rising costs, in 2024 we have decided to focus on building our in-house lunch program. Starting in September 2024, we will offer pizza (from Laughing Seed Cafe) and sides on Mondays and a smoothie experience on Fridays.
We are committed to providing more opportunities for healthy food at school in 2025.
We ask for a commitment to the entire school year.
We accept childcare subsidy vouchers.
We operate on a waitlist at most times. It isn’t very long with under 10 kids per class. We recommend all interested families join our waitlist as soon as possible. We can tell you more about your child’s place on the waitlist once you have applied. Once you have applied and paid the application fee ($25), we will send you another email with your child’s approximate position on the waitlist, paper work, open houses/tour opportunities and more.
Learning to use the potty is a developmental milestone that requires patience, knowledge, practice and skills. Training may not be an appropriate word as it is a partnership between adults and the child. In our setting we provide age appropriate awareness and support to make going to the bathroom a fun new skills like learning to build with blocks or put on shoes. We break down the steps and help kids learn skills that close the knowledge and ability gap. Ideally children are potty trained around 3 years old when they move to the more independent classrooms. We encourage families to be in communication with us early and often about your child’s potty needs.
Yes, we provide dietary substitutes like gluten free and vegan pizza. If a child has an allergy we will work with the family and your providers to create a proper eating plan.
Yes, milk is served with every meal.
However, soy milk is available as an alternative. Unfortunately, the CACFP food program does not allow almond, oat, or other substitutes.
Families provide snacks year round. We invite you to pack TWO hearty favorites for your child each day, if they attend aftercare please provide THREE snacks.. It is ok to pack meat in snacks if that is your preference.
As a health minded school, we encourage families to limit sugar, color dyes, and processed foods.
Small foods such as grapes, baby carrots, cherries, and more should be cut up into smaller pieces to prevent choking. This is the families’ responsibility each day.
Yes, we love serving children with all sorts of “special rights” and accommodations. We find that we all can benefit from celebrating differences.
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