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    • Preschool (3-5yrs)
    • Outdoor Classroom
    • Lunch Bunch + Playgroup Programs
    • Summer Program
    • Application
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TOPS - The Orinda Preschool

Twos (2-3yrs.)

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Twos Program (2-3yrs)

TOPS offers a T/Th, MWF, or M-F enrollment option. The focus of our Twos program is socialization, including relationships with teachers, parents and children, as we learn and play together. Children can be spontaneous in their choice of activities and have the opportunity to develop important life skills (attachment, collaboration, adaptability, self-regulation, belonging, and contribution) while actively learning through hands on experiences. Children gain confidence as they transition from: dependence to independence, home to school, trust in parents to trust in teachers.

Details

  • Must be 2-years old by September 1st

  • Regular Day Enrollment: 9:00am-12:00pm

  • Extended Day Enrollment: 9:00am-1:00pm (except Wednesdays, 12:00pm pick-up for all TOPS program)

  • Child/Adult ratio of 4:1

  • Class Size: 12 Students, 2 Lead Teachers, 1-2 participating parents

Sample Class Schedule

  • 8:45 Participating Parent Arrival

  • 9:00   Arrival / Inside Play

  • 10:15    Snack Time / Outdoor Play

  • 11:30    Inside Play / Diapering / Clean-Up

  • 12:00    Pick-up

Parent Participation

Parent participation is an essential part of the TOPS philosophy. Regularly scheduled parent participation is 10-12 days per school year. A limited number of reduced participation (50%) spots 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:

  • T/Th Regular Day - $5,475/year

  • T/Th Extended Day - $7,300/year

  • M/W/F Regular Day - $6,675/year

  • M/W/F Extended Day - $9,000/year

  • M-F Regular Day - $13,100/year

  • M-F Extended Day - $16,575/year

 

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    • Preschool (3-5yrs)
    • Outdoor Classroom
    • Lunch Bunch + Playgroup Programs
    • Summer Program
    • Application
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  • Parents' Corner/
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TOPS - The Orinda Preschool

TOPS The Orinda preschool, play-based preschool education since 1938.

 

TOPS - The Orinda Preschool, 10 Irwin Way, Orinda, CA 94563 - 925.254.2551 - topsoffice@theorindapreschool.org