Because TCP is a co-op preschool, parents participate in the classroom approximately one day every other week for the 3 Day classes, and one day every three weeks for the 2 Day class. On your "work" day, you are expected to arrive 30 minutes early to help set up, and stay 30 minutes past class time to help clean up. Work days are generally scheduled on a monthly basis and consist of each parent being responsible for one area of the campus for that day (for example, being the "snack parent" or the "art parent."

In addition to helping in the classroom, parents take on another job to help keep the school running (remember, at a co-op preschool, nearly every aspect of the school runs on "parent power"). This "committee job" should take a minimum of an hour of your time per week, but may be more (or less) depending on the time of year and the needs of your specific position within the school. Examples include participating on our curriculum team or fundraising team, taking care of a specific area of the classroom, or acting as a class photographer. There are many jobs, and our Committee Coordinator will work closely with you and our director at the beginning of the school year to place you with a job that works with your schedule and talents.

Unfortunately, no. Our parents that are "working" will need both hands and should be focused on the children and activities at all times. This is mandated by State Licensing.

Mild allergies are acceptable. Food allergies are noted for each child and classroom parents are encouraged to provide snacks that cater to those with special needs. Parents of children with food allergies may, however, choose to provide their child's own snack or drink. Every effort is made to avoid any problem foods, however, parents should understand that because this is a co-op school and snack is provided by parents, this is not always a controlled environment.

Additionally, we do have various pets in and around the classroom and play area throughout the year including, but not limited to, rabbits, guinea pigs, ducks, birds, etc. Severe allergies to pets may be difficult to accommodate.

TCP is licensed to provide preschool to healthy children between the ages of 2 years, 9 months through 6 years, 11 months old. If you have specific questions with regard to your own child's needs, we encourage you to call and speak personally to our director who welcomes the opportunity to help you decide if TCP is the right environment for your child.

No. We recognize that potty training is not always developmentally appropriate for children starting out in preschool. Children in diapers and pull-ups are welcome, but it is to be noted that potty-training is not provided. For safety reasons, our teachers/director are the only ones who will help children who need changes.