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Important Dates
  • March 1: Priority registration
  • March 10: General registration
  • September 9, 2016: First day of class
  • May 26, 2017: Last day of class
Attendance & Drop-Offs
  • Two-day classes: Parents attend BOTH days during the first 5 weeks, after which one of the days is drop-off. 
  • We cannot guarantee a preference day for work days versus drop-offs.​
Other Notes
  • ​Teacher assignments and classes subject to change.
  • 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 
TUITION
1 day/week classes (Tue AM, Wed AM, Wed PM, or Fri AM -- see class schedule tab for ages)
$1,060.00
2's class: 2 days/week (Tue/Thur AM)
$2,120.00
3's class: 3 days/week (Wed/Fri AM)
$2,650.00
Non-Refundable Registration Fee
$100.00
Refundable Co-op Deposit (refunded if job requirements met)
$300.00
  • ​Enrollment includes a $100 Non-Refundable Registration Fee and $300 Co-op Deposit 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 $300 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, tuition will be automatically prorated 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, and submits a Job Completion Form.  Should  this not be completed by May 13th, the Deposit will be forfeited.  
  • If a class is dropped, the 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 Hours*
​15 hours required per family (8 if joining after Jan. 1)​
Event Volunteering*
5 hours required per family toward one of the social or fundraising events held during the school year (2 hours if joining after Jan. 1)
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 (15 hours)
Each family is asked to contribute 15 job hours (or, minimum 8 hours if joining after January 1).  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 complete and submit the Job Completion Form by May 13th to record the required hours to receive a refund of the Maintenance Co-Op Deposit.
EVENT volunteering (5 hours)
Each family is required to put 5 hours towards one of the social or fundraising events held during the school year. Families joining after January 1 may request that volunteer hours be prorated to no less than 2 hours towards an event.  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.
After reviewing the Job Descriptions document to learn about possible jobs, please begin registration:

​Already registered? Update existing registration and account information here.
After registering, your confirmation email will contain a 2016 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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Little Hands does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry in administration of its educational or admission policies.