WPNS Classes
Standard Classes Offered
There are four basic classes, all based on age. Age is determined as of September 1st.
The classes are:
- Toddler (Parent and Me) Class - children 13 to 23 months
- Two-year-old Class - 24 months or older
- Three-year-old Class - 3 years or older
- Pre-K Class - 4 years or older
Additional Program Offerings
All extra programs, outside of the traditional school days, are subject to interest.
There are NO working parent responsibilities for any extra programs. They will all be attended to by WPNS staff.
All extra programs are open to children in our Pre-K and Three-Year-Old Classes. When children in the Two-Year-Old Class turn three years old, they may also sign up for any of the extra programs as well
Early Drop Off
We offer Early Drop Off from 8:30am-9am, 5 days per week (your choice of days). Cost is based on the number of days utilized.
- 2 days a week - $60/month
- 3 days a week - $90/month
- 4 days a week - $120/month
- 5 days a week - $150/month
Lunch Bunch
We offer Lunch Bunch from 12pm-2pm, 5 days per week (your choice of days). Cost is based on the number of days utilized.
- 2 days a week - $200/month
- 3 days a week - $300/month
- 4 days a week - $400/month
- 5 days a week - $500/month
Summer camps are offered in weekly sessions, from mid-June to late July. Click here to see more details.
Class Overview
Each class has its own rhythm and structure. However, an example of a typical day might be:
Your children arrive to find activities set up in the classrooms. Teachers and parents supervise and initiate play, inside the classrooms and outside in our yard until “circle time,” when the children may sing songs, dance, listen to stories, or play instruments.
Depending upon class size and student ages, two or three teachers and two or three working parents are on hand to help. After Circle Time the children break for a snack. We serve food “family style” and encourage the children to try everything available, but ultimately let them choose. Snack time allows the children to practice and develop table manners, oral language skills through table conversation and good eating habits. Teachers and parents read stories and initiate games to practice colors/shapes, following directions, counting and more.
In the Pre-K and Three-year-old Classes, small group time follows snack time. Teachers plan small group activities that are developmentally appropriate to further the development of each child’s cognitive, small motor, social/emotional skills, letter recognition, counting, visual memory, and more. We arrange snack groups and change them periodically. This allows our children to experience the unique gifts of each teacher in a smaller group setting.
Play resumes after snack until the closing circle time wraps up the day with singing, reading, and goodbyes. In the Pre-K and Three-year-old Classes, children have science, cooking, zoo phonics, art exploration, library time, and visitors during a scheduled Exploration Time.
Details by Class Group
Toddler Class
Three-Year-Old Class
Two-Year-Old Class
The Toddler Class is a
"Parent and Me"-style class that meets
Friday mornings from 9:30 am to 11:30 am.
- Parents must attend with their children
- Ages from 13 months and walking as of September 1st
- Class sizes will consist of one teacher, 10 students, and their parents
Two-Year-Old Class
Three-Year-Old Class
Two-Year-Old Class
The "2s" Class meets
Tuesday/Thursday from 9:00 am to 11:30 am.
- Child must be 2 years old by Sept. 1
- There will be three fully qualified teachers and three parents in a class of up to 21 children
- Parents work in the classroom 1 to 2 times per month
- Potty training not required
Three-Year-Old Class
Three-Year-Old Class
Three-Year-Old Class 5 Days/Week
The "3s" Class meets
Monday/Wednesday/Friday
from 9:00 am-12:00pm.
- Child must be 3 years old by Sept. 1
- There will be three fully qualified teachers and two parents in a class of up to 21 students
- Parents work in the classroom 1 to 2 times per month
- Potty training not required
Three-Year-Old Class 5 Days/Week
Three-Year-Old Class 5 Days/Week
Three-Year-Old Class 5 Days/Week
The "3s" 5-Day Class meets
Monday through Friday
from 9:00 am-12:00pm.
- All of the requirements are the same for the 3s three days/week class
Pre-K Class
Three-Year-Old Class 5 Days/Week
Pre-K Class 5 Days/Week
The Pre-K Class meets
Monday through Thursday
from 9:00 am - 2pm.
- Class held mostly outdoors
- Child must turn 4 by Sept. 1
- There would be 2 fully qualified teachers and 1 to 2 parents in a class of 18-20 students
- Parents work is variable to class class, and not expected to exceed 2 times per month
Pre-K Class 5 Days/Week
Three-Year-Old Class 5 Days/Week
Pre-K Class 5 Days/Week
The Pre-K Class meets
Monday through Friday
from 9:00 am - 2pm.
- All of the requirements are the same as the Pre-K four days/week class
- Fridays will be "Free Play Fridays," and will have more socialization and less structure than the other four days of the week
School Fees
2024-2025 Monthly Tuition
- The Toddler Class is $210/month
- The 2s Class is $455/month
- Traditional 3s Class is $595/month
- 5 days/week 3s Class is $750/month
- Traditional Pre-K Class is $995/month
- 5 days/week Pre-K Class is $1165/month
Application Fee
- $100 per child
- The application fee is due with the application form
Administration Fee
- $150 for the Toddler Class, $250 for the 2's and 3's classes, and $300 for the Pre-K class per child, per year
- The cost covers insurance, equipment, and administrative costs
- Administrative Fee is due with one month's tuition at the time of enrollment
Maintenance Fee
- $300 for the Toddler Class, or $400 for 2's and 3's classes, and $500 for the Pre-K class, per family, per year.
- The cost covers janitorial services, yard maintenance, cleaning expenses, cleaning materials and community rebuilding projects.
- Maintenance fee will be due at the beginning of the school year.
*Please note that all fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. The tuition we collect at the time of enrollment will be used for your May tuition of that school year.
We consider tuition assistance to families with demonstrated need, when feasible.
Parent Responsibilities
To fulfill our co-op responsibilities, we all must:
- Participate as a "working-parent" in the classroom (approximately 1-2 times a month)
- Serve on at least one committee
- Attend parent meetings/family events
- Participate in one "Community Rebuilding Day" per school year (three 4-hour sessions offered per year)
- Support our fundraisers to the best of your ability
- Submit prompt payment of tuition and fees
The Enrollment Process
We are happy to hear that you are considering applying to WPNS! Read below to find out what the enrollment process looks like.
1. Tour Our School
While a tour is not a requirement prior to applying, WPNS strongly suggests that prospective parents contact the school about a tour prior to applying. Either email the school at admin@woodsideparents.org or call us at 650-851-7112 to schedule a tour of the preschool.
After your tour, if you would like to put in an application you can pick the form up from our office or download the form from our website. Mail completed form, with the $75 application fee to:
Woodside Parents' Nursery School
3154 Woodside Road
Woodside, CA 94062
2. Apply Any Time
Registration opens to the public February 10th. All current students have first priority into the next year's classes, followed by alumni families. However, you may return our enrollment packet at any time and you will be put on the list for open spots in the order the completed packet was received after March 1st.
Spots are assigned to families outside WPNS on a first-come, first-serve basis.
3. Receive Conditional Acceptance
On March 1, if there is room for your child, the school will conditionally accept your application.
4. Fill Out and Return the Packet and Fees
We will send you an enrollment packet to be completed for each child you enroll. Your child's spot will be held for one week, while you fill out and return this information, along with payment for the last month's tuition of the school year (the following May), and the administration fee.
If we do not receive your payment and enrollment packet by the stated date, we will move on to the next applicant.
We do understand you may have trouble getting the medical verifications within the time allotted, so if this is an issue please just reach out to the school.
5. Committee Selection
Before the school year starts, WPNS will reach out to all of the parents about selecting their committee jobs.
Ready to Apply?
Download the application below.
Application WPNS (pdf)
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