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Open Registration begins January 27th. Valley Parent Preschool is a co-operative preschool owned and operated physically and financially by all currently enrolled member families. Valley Parent Preschool’s curriculum is based on a developmental approach to learning. Our program provides opportunities to enhance each individual child's intellectual, emotional, social, creative and physical growth.
An important concept that Valley Parent supports, as do all other cooperative preschools across the nation, is the understanding that parents are the most influential teachers in their children's lives. Your involvement is crucial to the success of our program. By being part of your children's school experience, you are giving your children the message that their education is important to you. Your participation at school imparts the feeling that you care about them and their world. |
| Web Site: | http://www.valleyparent.org |
| Phone: | (925) 837-5401 |
| Email: | raquel.vpps@gmail.com |
| Contact Name: | Raquel Yamada
- Please leave a message on our school voicemail. Phone calls are returned by a current member of the school who will be able to speak with you about our program and answer any questions you might have within 1 business day. |
Basic
Information: | - Preschool, Prekindergarten and Kinderprep Programs
- Ages: 2.9 - 5 years
- Need to be Potty Trained? No
- Facility: Center
- Number of Classrooms in Facility: 3 | Hours
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Holidays: | Preschool Program: See "Program Times" below
Extended Child Care: None
Open September through mid-June
Holidays: We generally follow the San Ramon Valley Unified School District calendar of September through mid-June, with winter and spring breaks.Separate, short summer sessions are normally offered. |
| Program Times: | Preschool
Children who will be 3 by December 31 of the current school year.) | M/W
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T/Th
9:00-11:30 | Prekindergarten
(Children who will be 4 by December 31 of the current school year.) | M/W/F
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T/TH/F
9:00-11:30 | KinderPrep
(Children who are age eligible to attend Kindergarten, but who would benefit from the gift of an additional year to mature.) | M/T/W/TH
12:30-3:30 |
| Fees
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Tuition: | | Monthly Tuition | | Preschool | $185 | | Prekindergarten | $240 | | KinderPrep | $350 |
A $150.00 refundable Maintenance Deposit is collected in September from each family/per child and is reimbursed upon completion of the annual project requirement. |
Ages /
Teacher: Student Ratio/ | | Age | Teacher/Student Ratio | | 2.9 - 5 years | 1:4 | Preschool
15 students: 2 teachers, 1 aide, 7 working parents | Prekindergarten
16 students: 2 teachers, 1 aide, 7 working parents | Kinderprep
Up to 18 students: 1 teacher, 1 aide, up to 3 working |
| Special Programs: | The Kinderprep program is a unique opportunity for children who are age-eligible to attend kindergarten that would greatly benefit from an additional year of growth. The smaller class size combined with an amazing teacher help to create a safe environment for children to learn and explore. The program is intended to develop those skills, which will allow children to have an easier transition into the kindergarten classroom. |
| Enrollment Information: |
We hold registration in February for the following school year. Registration is based on a first come first serve basis. There is a non-refundable application fee of $50 for new families and $30 for alumni families. Please contact us to schedule a tour of our facility. | Meals Provided by: | | Breakfast | Home | | Morning Snack | School | | Lunch | Home | | Afternoon Snack | School |
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Additional
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Parent participation is the number of times per month that your child attends per week (2 – 3 times per month for one child). Approximately every three months, on one of your participation days, you will be scheduled to bring a snack for 30 children and 10 adults. One parent from each family will serve on a committee each year. The amount of time spent on a committee varies (approx. 30 hours per school year). Each family is required to contribute a minimum of 5 hours and your talent on one maintenance project per year/per child to keep our school safe and clean. You may choose from 1 of 3 scheduled maintenance days or individual projects are posted periodically. Parents are also required to attend three general meetings per year. A limited number of non co-op spots are also available for families unable to work in the classroom. | License: | 073400683 |
