1 / Schedule a Tour
Visit the school, meet our teachers, and experience the classroom environment.
2 / Join the Waitlist / Submit Interest
After touring, families may join the waitlist for their desired program.
3 / Enrollment Invitations Sent
Invitations are typically sent in 1-2 weeks for the upcoming school year if no waitlist.
4 / Registration & Paperwork
Families complete enrollment forms, fees, and required documentation.
5 /Parent Orientation
New families attend orientation to learn about participation, classroom expectations, and community life.
6 / School Year Begins
First week of school!
Tuition Overview
SCPNS is a nonprofit, cooperative preschool. Tuition supports our teachers, facilities, and program, while parent participation helps keep our school community strong.
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Monthly tuition: $[range] (varies by program)
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Registration / membership fee: $[amount]
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Fundraising participation: [brief note, if applicable]
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Limited financial flexibility or support may be available
Parent Participation
As a cooperative preschool, families play an active and meaningful role in the school community. Participation strengthens the classroom experience for children and helps build a supportive network among families.
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Assisting in the classroom alongside teachers
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Helping with school jobs or committees
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Attending occasional parent education meetings
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Supporting community events and school activities
Time Commitment
Participation typically averages 2.5 - 3.5 hours per week, depending on your child’s program. Families are supported every step of the way — no prior teaching experience is needed.
Our goal is not perfection, but connection. The cooperative model creates a warm, collaborative environment where families grow alongside their children.
What a Typical Month Looks Like
Life at SCPNS is a balance of classroom participation, community, and connection.
In a typical month, families may
Classroom
Participate in the classroom during scheduled parent days
Learn
Attend a parent education session
Friends
Connect with other families through school events
Talk
Communicate regularly with teachers about their child’s growth
Connection
Be part of a supportive, engaged school community
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Many families find the relationships formed at SCPNS last well beyond the preschool years.
Gema
“We really trust the teachers and the families that participate in the school. We share the same education philosophy and I found lots of support from other moms, fathers and grandparents that work in the school."
Tracy
"A major bonus in this school is the low child to adult ratio at 5:1. The parent participation portion also means I'm learning from the teachers and through teacher led parent discussions how to be a better parent and deal with difficult toddler stages."
Laura
“The teachers are kind, patient, and knowledgeable. They seem to have an endless trove of creative activities, multiple options set up every day. My son LOVES the sand pit, mud station, pretend room, and all his new friends.”