• Class Schedule
• Tuition & Fees
• Co-Op Requirements
• Registration

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Class (required age as of 9/1)	Day of Week	Time
Baby & Toddler ​(15-21 months)	Tues morning	9:15 - 11:15 a.m.
​Baby & Toddler ​(19-26 months)	Weds morning	9:15 - 11:15 a.m.
Baby & Toddler (11-18 month)	Thurs morning	9:15 - 11:15 a.m.
Value	Value	Value
​Two's ​(24-35 months)	Tues & Thurs morning	9:15 - 11:15 a.m.
Three's (36-47 months)	Mon, Weds & Fri morning	9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Mixed/Family ​(6-47 months)	Value	Value

Important Dates​​

• Open House: July 31, 5:30-7:00 pm 
  
• Open House: August 1, 9:30-11:00 am
• ​Sep. 4: Mandatory Orientation
• ​Sep. 9: First day of class

Attendance & Drop-Offs

• Two-day classes: Parents attend BOTH days for the first FIVE weeks, after which one of the days is drop-off. 
• Three-day classes: Parents attend all THREE days for the first ONE week, after which two of the days are drop-off.
• We cannot guarantee a preference day for work days versus drop-offs.​
• Children who are not ready or able to be dropped off will need a parent to stay until a successful transition can be made.​
  

Other Notes

• ​Teacher assignments and classes subject to change.
• Family Class (Wednesday night) sessions can include siblings up to 5 years old. 
• An on-site nursery is available for families to use with their private caregiver. Families are encouraged to organize childcare opportunities with others in their class. Contact [email protected] for details.​
• Little Hands does not discriminate against students or applicants for enrollment on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age or sexual orientation.

CLASS	2019 TUITION
1 day/week classes (Tue AM, Wed AM, Thurs AM, Wed PM, or Fri AM -- see class schedule tab)	$133/month
2's class: 2 days/week (Tue/Thur AM)	$266/month
3's class: 3 days/week (Mon/Wed/Fri AM)	$454/month
Non-Refundable Registration Fee	$100
Refundable Co-op Deposit (refunded if co-op requirements met)	$475

• ​Enrollment includes a $100 Non-Refundable Registration Fee per child and $475 Co-op Deposit per family due at time of registration.
• For tuition payment, there are two options:
  1. Families may elect to pay in full at time of registration.
  2. Families can choose a Monthly Payment Plan. This option requires a credit card on file, and will charge the $100 Non-Refundable Registration Fee and the $475 Refundable Co-op Deposit at time of registration. Then, beginning on September 1, nine equal tuition payments will be charged to the card on file on the first of each month through May 1.
• If you enroll after September 1, please contact the Office Manager at [email protected] to prorate your tuition based on the date of registration.
• Sibling Tuition Discount: Little Hands offers a discount for families enrolling more than one child in classes at Little Hands during the same term. Each family pays full tuition for the first child and will receive a 25% discount for all siblings with tuition of equal or lesser amount.

Little Hands is a volunteer-driven organization and your active participation ensures the smooth operation of the overall success of the program, and a positive experience for your family. 

Co-Op Deposit

• A Co-op Deposit (as described on the Tuition & Fees tab) is required at the beginning of the year and is reimbursed once the family has completed the starred elements from the chart.  Should this not be completed by May 13th, the Deposit will be forfeited.  
• If a class is dropped, the Co-op Deposit will be refunded per the Class Refund Policy outlined in the FAQs.

REQUIREMENT	SNAPSHOT; READ DETAILS BELOW CHART
In-Class Parent Participation & Duties	Weekly; station or drop-off schedule depends upon the class. Discussion & after-class cleanup on rotating basis Provide class snack/meal on a rotating basis
Job Completion*	Each family will be assigned a job at the school that will require between 12-18 volunteer hours to complete. See job duties document in other tab for details on the different jobs that we have at the school.
Event Volunteering*	Each family will be required to help out with one of the social or fundraising events held during the school year, which will require approximately 5 hours of time.
Saturday Maintenance Workday*	One per year (occurring on a Saturday morning from 8-11:30 a.m.)
Evening Classes*	Mandatory fall orientation, in September Two required parent education evening classes - One in the fall, one in the spring

in-class parent participation & DUTIES (weekly)

Regular attendance at day classes provides the optimal experience for both parent and child. This allows the child to adapt to and embrace the routine and environment, and it allows the parent to build community and a deeper understanding of child development through regular class discussions.

At each class, parents serve either as "supervisors" or "observers", alternating each week:

• Supervising parents are in charge of a specific area or activity and remain at that station.
• Observing parents observe the children, record the children's activities and then meet with the teacher, as a group, in class for 30-40 minutes to share observations, gain new information, and discuss concerns about their children in particular and parenting in general.

More details on how parent roles and rotations work can be found in the FAQs. 

JOB HOURS

Each family is asked to complete a job, which will require an average of 12-18 volunteer hours to complete. Job preferences are requested as part of the registration process, and we make every effort to assign jobs that fit your time, talents and preferences. Please learn about the jobs in detail in the Job Descriptions prior to registration. 

Families will need to contact their assigned board member no later than May 13th to receive a refund of their Co-Op Deposit.

EVENT volunteering 

Each family is required to help out with one of the social or fundraising events held during the school year. These volunteer efforts will require approximately 5 hours. See details on the events here.

SATURDAY MAINTENANCE WORKDAY (3.5 hours)

Each family is assigned a single three-and-a-half (3.5) 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.

All Maintenance Days take place on Saturday mornings from 8 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. All parents are asked to arrive on time. There will be a coffee and snack break approximately halfway through.

If you need to sign up or change the date you will attend, please contact Facilities Chair at [email protected].

EvENING CLASSES (3 total)

Little Hands is committed to providing education to parents, and evening classes are an important part of our curriculum. Specifically, attendance is required for: 

• Fall Orientation
• Two (2) evening parent education classes (one in the fall and one in the spring)

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.
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Parents are also invited to attend optional extension classes in our Parenting Together Series 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.

Registration will begin on February 1 for current Little Hands families.

After reviewing the Job Descriptions document to learn about possible jobs, you can:

REGISTER HERE

Already registered? Update existing registration and account information here.

​After registering, your confirmation email will contain an Enrollment Kit, including: 

• Medical forms to be filled out for each participating adult and child
• Copies for your records of the forms submitted online: emergency medical authorization form, and acknowledgement of responsibilities and school policies.

Forms are due prior to orientation. They may be submitted via one of the following options:

1. Upload your forms to your online account via this link.
2. Email completed forms to our office manager at [email protected].
3. Mail forms to: Little Hands (Attn: Office Manager), P.O. Box 675, ​Belmont, CA 94002

Questions?  Read the FAQs.

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