2s/3s Program

TOPS offers a 2-day or 3-day enrollment option. The focus of our 2s/3s program is socialization, including relationships with teachers, parents and children, as we learn and play together. Children can be spontaneous in their choice of activities and have the opportunity to develop important life skills (attachment, collaboration, adaptability, self-regulation, belonging, and contribution) while actively learning through hands on experiences. Children gain confidence as they transition from: dependence to independence, home to school, trust in parents to trust in teachers.

Details

• Tuesday/Thursday, 9:00am - 12:00pm or Monday/Wednesday/Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm

• Must be 2-years old by September 1st

• Child/Adult ratio of 4:1

Sample Class Schedule

• 8:45 Participating Parent Arrival

• 9:00   Arrival / Inside Play

• 10:15    Snack Time / Outdoor Play

• 11:30    Inside Play / Diapering / Clean-Up

• 12:00    Pick-up

Parent Participation

Parent participation is an essential part of the TOPS philosophy. Regularly scheduled parent participation is 10 days per school year. A limited number of reduced participation (50%) are available at an increased tuition rate.

In addition, all TOPS parents are required to:

• participate in one Saturday morning maintenance workday per year, and

• serve either on the Executive Board or a parent committee: Maintenance, Special Events, or Fundraising.

A limited number of Maintenance Day buy-outs are available at time of registration.

There are also community and fundraising events which parents and families are encouraged to attend.

24-25 Tuition

Tuition is paid in installments: one-third is due at registration in March and the remaining two-thirds is paid in three installments billed on June 1, October 1 and January 1.

• Enrollment Fee - $260

• T/Th Regular Participation - $4,750/year

• M/W/F Regular Participation - $6,675/year