Our Cost & Program Dates:
This two-day class meets Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 am to 11:30 am and costs $195 per month for nine months.
Extended Day Program:
For families who wish to extend their child’s day, our Extended Day Program runs from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Children participate in hands-on activities, enjoy outdoor play, and engage in small-group learning led by teachers. The cost is $20 per day, with Mondays featuring special STEM activities at $30 per day.
Our Teacher
Lizette Sosa (Ms. Lizette)
2-DAY CLASS TEACHER
Since 2015, Ms. Lizette has brought incredible heart and care to TCP. All three of her daughters are proud TCP graduates, and before becoming a teacher, she volunteered on the school’s curriculum team. She’s always loved seeing how each child adds their own special touch to every project. After a short move to North Carolina, she and her family found their way back to California—and back to TCP! Ms. Lizette loves learning from her students and believes children help us see the world in beautiful and creative ways. She holds a degree in Health Science from Cal State Long Beach and is currently pursuing another in Education. In 2025, she was honored as Teacher of the Year by CCPPN, recognizing the love and dedication she brings to early childhood learning every day.
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Our Programs
Parent/Toddler Program
AGES 21 MONTHS - 2 YEARS
Tue, Wed, or Thurs.
9:00-10:30am
A fun and gentle introduction to the classroom, where parents and children explore, sing, and play together. Kids build early friendship through parallel play while you participate in every activity alongside them.
2-Day Preschool
AGES 2-3 YEARS
Tuesday & Thursday.
9:00-11:30am
Great introduction to preschool for younger children. Kids learn through play, art, and exploration while building social skills and confidence
PRESCHOOL PROGRAM
2-Day Preschool Class
Perfect for 2–3-year-olds who already have some preschool experience! This special 2-day program is designed for children ready to build on their early learning. All children must be at least 2 years and 9 months of age in September (age 3 by the end of the calendar year) to enter preschool in the fall. Our two-day morning class offers a fun, engaging introduction to the preschool experience. Each day is filled with hands-on activities that spark curiosity, build friendships, and prepare your little one for their next big step.
Children begin their day participating and playing in various activities within the classroom. This may include our daily art experience, science activity, playing in the home-making center, helping to prepare food for snack time, enjoying our classroom pets, creating an independent masterpiece in our "free-art" area, role-playing with costumes, building with blocks, playing in the loft, and many other various activities.
After free play, the teacher leads "circle time" with songs and stories, and engages children to individually share with their peers. After circle time, children may choose to play inside the classroom, or they may go outside for easel painting, exploring sensory tables, riding various scooters and bikes, playing with a huge assortment of outside equipment, or participating in the daily "large motor skill" activity.
Throughout class time, the children are encouraged into smaller groups supervised and led by parent workers and the teacher, thus giving each child the opportunity to experience activities at their own pace.
The day concludes with story time and snack time.
Our preschool is licensed for up to 24 children in each class. There are always four parent workers participating with and assisting the teacher. Class capacity may be reduced at the discretion of school administration.
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.
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Parent Obligations
Tustin Community Preschool is a "co-op" preschool where parents like you become part of the daily magic! You'll take turns volunteering in the classroom and helping behind the scenes, all under the guidance of our experienced teachers.
Think of it as one big school family! Every family gets to help plan activities, make decisions, and keep our little learning community running smoothly. And don't worry - you won't be flying solo. Our wonderful, experienced teachers and director will be right there to guide you every step of the way. Along with tuition, we ask everyone to share their time and talents to keep our special community thriving.
Here are the fun ways you'll get involved:
Monthly Parent Meeting
Join monthly meetings and special community events to connect with other families.
Classroom & Extended Day
Volunteer in classrooms and participate in Extended Day sessions with the kids.
Committee Work
Choose a committee that matches your interests and talents to support school operations.
Fundraising Support
Help with events like our annual Garage Sale and Spring celebration.
Field Trip Driving
Transport kids on exciting educational adventures and field trips.
Snack Coordination
Take turns bringing treats that kids love for classroom sharing.
Classroom Setup
Setup classrooms before school starts and help with the transition process.
Maintenance Day
Join hands-on projects to maintain and improve our shared school space.
