Preschool Program (3-5yrs.)

Within our child-centered environment designed for active learning through play, children aged 3-5 are supported to grow, create, and learn at their own pace. Our mixed-age classroom creates a vibrant learning community where younger children are naturally inspired by older peers, while older children develop leadership, confidence, and empathy through modeling and mentoring. Teachers thoughtfully plan curriculum and routines based on each child's interests and developmental abilities.

"Academics" are seamlessly woven into hands-on, play-based experiences that are meaningful across all levels. Children discover how things work, interact respectfully, experiment with ideas, take on new roles, and collaborate to solve real problems. Our mixed-age environment nurtures strong social and emotional skills through authentic peer relationships and natural mentoring opportunities—building the foundation that supports all areas of learning and development.

Details

• Monday-Friday

• 4 Enrollment options

  • Early Start / Short Day: 8:30am-12:00pm

  • Regular Start /Short Day: 9:00am-12:00pm

  • Early Start / Long Day: 8:30am-2:30pm (except Wednesday, 12:00pm all school pick-up)

  • Regular Start Long Day: 9am-2:30pm (except Wednesday, 12:00pm all school pick-up)

• 2 Classes: 16 students, 2 lead teachers, 1 participating parent

Sample Class Schedule

• 8:30 / 9:00 Early Start / Regular Start

• 9:00   Outdoor Curriculum & Play

• 10:15   Hand washing | Snack 

• 10:30  Greeting Circle | Group Time 

• 10:45  Inside Curriculum & Play

• 11:45   Clean-Up | Story Circle 

• 12:00  Lunch | Wednesday Pick-up

• 12:30 Outdoor Curriculum & Play

• 2:00 Clean-up | Hand washing

• 2:15 Story Circle

• 2:30 Pick-up 

Parent Participation

Parent participation is an essential part of the TOPS philosophy. Regularly scheduled parent participation is 10 days per school year. A limited number of reduced participation buy-outs (50%) and full participation buy-outs (100%) are available at time of enrollment for an additional tuition cost.

In addition, all TOPS parents are required to serve either on the TOPS Board or a parent committee. A limited number of committee buy-outs are available at time of enrollment for an additional tuition cost.

There are also community and fundraising events which parents and families are encouraged to attend.

Tuition

Tuition is paid in installments: one-third is due at registration in March and the remaining two-thirds is paid in three installments billed on June 1, October 1 and January 1. All approved buy-out fees are billed at time of registration

Annual Enrollment Fee:

• $260 per student

26-27 Tuition:

• Regular Start / Short Day - $12,550/year

• Early Start / Short Day - $14,625/year

• Regular Start / Long Day - $16,400 /year

• Early Start / Long Day - $18,000/year