Happy Time Cooperative Preschool is a nonprofit, parent-run cooperative preschool in Pismo Beach, California that offers a play-based, developmentally appropriate early childhood program and involves families in classroom and school governance.
Happy Time Cooperative Preschool is a non-profit, non-sectarian cooperative preschool in Pismo Beach that has operated since 1952. The school is licensed by the State of California (License # 401700158).
The program is play-based and developmentally appropriate, with an emphasis on social and emotional development and the whole child. Children are encouraged to explore, create, take safe risks, and learn at their own pace within a child-centered environment.
Indoor and outdoor spaces are arranged for child-sized exploration and include areas for blocks, dramatic play, process art, sand/water play, climbing and bike riding. Daily group times, songs, stories and family-style snack are part of the routine.
Monday/Wednesday/Friday morning class meeting 9:00 am–12:30 pm for children who will be four years old by December; the school year runs from just after Labor Day through early June. Potty training is not required. Class size is 20 with a one-to-five adult-to-child ratio made up of two teachers and classroom volunteers. Tuition options are listed as Standard Monthly Tuition $435, Classroom Volunteer Option A $260, and Classroom Volunteer Option B $345; there is a non-refundable annual registration fee and a materials fee due at the start of the year.
Tuesday/Thursday class meeting 9:00 am–12:00 pm for children who will be two and a half by December; the school year runs from just after Labor Day through early June. Potty training is not required. Class size is 20 with a one-to-five adult-to-child ratio made up of two teachers and classroom volunteers. Tuition options are listed as Standard Monthly Tuition $375, Classroom Volunteer Option A $210, and Classroom Volunteer Option B $295; there is a non-refundable annual registration fee and a materials fee due at the start of the year.
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