Admission Requirements
• Ages •
Our environment is designed for children ages 3 to 6. We will enroll children starting at 2 years 9 months, when they are developmentally ready for our program. Our classrooms contain many small materials that could present a safety concern for younger children. Although our teachers are attentive and do their best to maintain close supervision, young children can move quickly, and we want to make sure each child is ready to safely navigate an environment that includes these types of materials.
Our program also requires children to have a certain level of patience and independence. Because there is intentionally only one of each material in the classroom, children learn to wait for their turn and respect the work of others. Children also need to be emotionally and physically ready to participate in the daily routines of our program. Including snack time, children are responsible for feeding themselves. Materials are organized on trays that children retrieve from their designated place on the shelf, carry to a table, and use independently. Some activities include glass items or materials that may be heavy or awkward for a young child to carry safely. While nothing is excessively heavy, these materials can be challenging for a child who is not yet three.
When children choose a work activity, they need to be able to remember how their teacher demonstrated its use, work with the materials appropriately, prepare the activity for the next child, and return the tray to its place on the shelf. These routines may sound simple, but they require a meaningful level of physical coordination, memory, independence, and responsibility.
For all of these reasons, we look at each child's readiness rather than age alone. Please feel free to email us if your child is currently too young for our program, as we maintain a waiting list and are happy to keep your information on file for the following year.
• Toilet Training Policy •
We do not require that all children be able to use the bathroom independently, but we do limit the number of children in cloth trainers to make sure that the staff can take care of their toileting needs as well as the needs of the other children. All children need to be in the process of training at least one month before their first day of enrollment.
• Enrollment Period •
Because we are not a year-round school, the optimum enrollment period is between October and March. Inquiring during this period improves your chances of securing enrollment in your preferred schedule.
• Tour and Classroom Observation •
After thoroughly and carefully reading through our website, the next step toward potential enrollment is to email us and request the virtual tour. Once you have watched the virtual tour, reach out to us via email and schedule an in-person tour with one of our teachers. We begin scheduling tours in October for potential enrollment into the following school year. We recommend that you email us at [email protected] as early as possible, as we often fill up quickly for the next school year. After your tour, we ask that you schedule an observation during the morning work period so that you can see a classroom in action.
The tours are a requirement in the enrollment process and because they are conducted by the teachers, they occur in the late afternoons when the children have gone home, and the teachers are available. Tours are for adults only.
Observations are optional. We do feel they are essential to parents getting a feel for how the classrooms operate. We hope you take advantage of this wonderful sneak peek into a typical day in the environment during the morning work period. Observations are for adults only.
• Orientation for New Children •
Children new to the school attend an Orientation Program that lasts 9 or 10 days before the school year begins. During that period, we set up the classroom with a few interesting materials and work exclusively with the new children. This gives us time to get to know them, and it gives the children a chance to adjust gradually to the new routine.
• Mid-Year Enrollment •
We are a school who follows a 10-month school calendar, and for this reason we do not have rolling admissions. While we do accept mid-year enrollment, it is a case-by-case scenario. There are many variables that determine when we can enroll for a mid-year spot; available spaces, and time of year are just a few that we take into careful consideration. If you have further questions, please email us at [email protected].
Our environment is designed for children ages 3 to 6. We will enroll children starting at 2 years 9 months, when they are developmentally ready for our program. Our classrooms contain many small materials that could present a safety concern for younger children. Although our teachers are attentive and do their best to maintain close supervision, young children can move quickly, and we want to make sure each child is ready to safely navigate an environment that includes these types of materials.
Our program also requires children to have a certain level of patience and independence. Because there is intentionally only one of each material in the classroom, children learn to wait for their turn and respect the work of others. Children also need to be emotionally and physically ready to participate in the daily routines of our program. Including snack time, children are responsible for feeding themselves. Materials are organized on trays that children retrieve from their designated place on the shelf, carry to a table, and use independently. Some activities include glass items or materials that may be heavy or awkward for a young child to carry safely. While nothing is excessively heavy, these materials can be challenging for a child who is not yet three.
When children choose a work activity, they need to be able to remember how their teacher demonstrated its use, work with the materials appropriately, prepare the activity for the next child, and return the tray to its place on the shelf. These routines may sound simple, but they require a meaningful level of physical coordination, memory, independence, and responsibility.
For all of these reasons, we look at each child's readiness rather than age alone. Please feel free to email us if your child is currently too young for our program, as we maintain a waiting list and are happy to keep your information on file for the following year.
• Toilet Training Policy •
We do not require that all children be able to use the bathroom independently, but we do limit the number of children in cloth trainers to make sure that the staff can take care of their toileting needs as well as the needs of the other children. All children need to be in the process of training at least one month before their first day of enrollment.
• Enrollment Period •
Because we are not a year-round school, the optimum enrollment period is between October and March. Inquiring during this period improves your chances of securing enrollment in your preferred schedule.
• Tour and Classroom Observation •
After thoroughly and carefully reading through our website, the next step toward potential enrollment is to email us and request the virtual tour. Once you have watched the virtual tour, reach out to us via email and schedule an in-person tour with one of our teachers. We begin scheduling tours in October for potential enrollment into the following school year. We recommend that you email us at [email protected] as early as possible, as we often fill up quickly for the next school year. After your tour, we ask that you schedule an observation during the morning work period so that you can see a classroom in action.
The tours are a requirement in the enrollment process and because they are conducted by the teachers, they occur in the late afternoons when the children have gone home, and the teachers are available. Tours are for adults only.
Observations are optional. We do feel they are essential to parents getting a feel for how the classrooms operate. We hope you take advantage of this wonderful sneak peek into a typical day in the environment during the morning work period. Observations are for adults only.
• Orientation for New Children •
Children new to the school attend an Orientation Program that lasts 9 or 10 days before the school year begins. During that period, we set up the classroom with a few interesting materials and work exclusively with the new children. This gives us time to get to know them, and it gives the children a chance to adjust gradually to the new routine.
• Mid-Year Enrollment •
We are a school who follows a 10-month school calendar, and for this reason we do not have rolling admissions. While we do accept mid-year enrollment, it is a case-by-case scenario. There are many variables that determine when we can enroll for a mid-year spot; available spaces, and time of year are just a few that we take into careful consideration. If you have further questions, please email us at [email protected].
Schedules and Tuition
• School Hours and Calendar •
Our normal hours of operation are 7:45 AM - 4:15 PM during the school year, Our year runs from early September to mid-June, and our holidays mostly follow the Campbell Union School District's calendar. We offer a summer program for enrolled children during several weeks of the summer vacation.
• Daily Schedules •
Morning class time begins at drop off from 7:45-8:30 AM, and continues until 12:00 PM, 1:15 PM, 3:00 PM or 4:15pm, depending on the age of the child and your family's schedule. Half-day programs are available. *Due to parking lot space we have two staggered schedules for our classrooms. One class has drop off from 8:00-8:25 am, and continues until 12:00 PM, 1:15 PM, 3:00 PM, or 4:15 PM. The other classroom drop off is from 8:30-8:45 am and continues until 12:15 PM, 1:15 PM , 3:00 PM, or 4:15 PM. The 4:15 PM, extended care option is limited to 12 children. The Napping/Resting Room is limited to 10 children. Early drop off is available for all families beginning at 7:45 am.
• Tuition •
Tuition for 2026-2027 ranges from $1400-$2216 month depending on the child's schedule. Please contact us for more information, including enrollment fees.
Our normal hours of operation are 7:45 AM - 4:15 PM during the school year, Our year runs from early September to mid-June, and our holidays mostly follow the Campbell Union School District's calendar. We offer a summer program for enrolled children during several weeks of the summer vacation.
• Daily Schedules •
Morning class time begins at drop off from 7:45-8:30 AM, and continues until 12:00 PM, 1:15 PM, 3:00 PM or 4:15pm, depending on the age of the child and your family's schedule. Half-day programs are available. *Due to parking lot space we have two staggered schedules for our classrooms. One class has drop off from 8:00-8:25 am, and continues until 12:00 PM, 1:15 PM, 3:00 PM, or 4:15 PM. The other classroom drop off is from 8:30-8:45 am and continues until 12:15 PM, 1:15 PM , 3:00 PM, or 4:15 PM. The 4:15 PM, extended care option is limited to 12 children. The Napping/Resting Room is limited to 10 children. Early drop off is available for all families beginning at 7:45 am.
• Tuition •
Tuition for 2026-2027 ranges from $1400-$2216 month depending on the child's schedule. Please contact us for more information, including enrollment fees.