- Job Description 2011-12 This Adobe Acrobat pdf document describes each job in detail. Review it to determine which job(s) you'd like to sign up for.
- Job Preferences: Beginning July 16, it is mandatory for participating parents to select their job preferences by signing in to the Member's Lounge and navigating to "My Info." Once there, parents can edit their job preferences under the "Job" tab. If you need a hard copy of the form, please contact the Little Hands administrative assistant.
- Job Completion Form This Word document must be completed and approved by your supervising board member when you have finished your hours. When the completed form is returned, your deposit will be refunded.
Little Hands
Our Organization
School Policies
Notice of Nondiscriminatory Policies
Little Hands' Policies define the processes and procedures that govern our school. Little Hands admits students of any race, color, religion, nationality, and ethnic origin. All students have the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, nationality, and ethnic origin, in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship program, and other school administered programs.
Scholarships
Little Hands offers limited financial aid. Requests are kept confidential. If you would like to request financial aid, for full or partial tuition, please inform the Registrar at the time of enrollment.
Co-op Responsibilities
Parent Responsibilities
Class Attendance
A positive experience for parents and their children at Little Hands depends upon parent participation. Regular attendance at day classes ensures the successful operation and growth of Little Hands.
Parent Education
Little
Hands is committed to providing education to parents, and evening
classes are a required part of our curriculum. Classes are fun and
interactive and are designed based on parent feedback and input. We
work together to find speakers and select topics that address the
needs of Little Hands families. Each semester parents attend one
evening class and one All School meeting.
Job Descriptions and Job Preference Form
Little Hands is a volunteer-driven organization, and each Little Hands
family is responsible for completing at least 20 job hours over the course
of the school year.* Job participation is very important to the school --
therefore, if a family fails to fulfill their job, this may impact their
future enrollment. We very much appreciate the efforts & dedication
from all our parents. It truly makes a difference at our school!
*If you are enrolled in the January (Winter) Session you are responsible
for completing at least 10 job hours.
Please know that we make every effort to assign jobs that fit your time, talents and preferences. Thank you in advance for your flexibility and commitment.
Maintenance
Each family is responsible for helping maintain the school and is
assigned a single three-hour maintenance day per year. On
maintenance days, parents thoroughly clean the school to make it a
safe and healthy environment for all. The Co-op Deposit required at
the beginning of the year is reimbursed to those in good standing
once the family has worked a maintenance day and completed the
required job hours.
Extension Classes
Parents are invited to attend optional extension classes which
focus on the growth and development of young children and related
parenting issues. Teachers or guest speakers lead discussions on
specific topics, such as sleeping, nutrition, positive discipline,
sibling relations and choosing a preschool.
Additional Benefits
- Each family is entitled to one parent teacher conference during the year.
- Little Hands hosts a number of social activities for families throughout the year. Some of the events the school hosts include the Halloween Festival (Fall), Pancake Breakfast (Winter), and School Picnic (Spring).
- Social events for just parents are also planned throughout the year.
- A lending
library of parenting books is available to parents throughout
the school year
- As a member of the San Mateo Council, Little Hands gives you access to professional counselors and consultants on a wide range of family-related issues, for a reduced fee. A list of available services can be found here.
- A community of other families with young children to network and connect with.
- Alumni access to events and extension classes.
