Each class will have a required night orientation during the first two weeks in September. School Year classes start the 3rd week in September and run through the end of May. With holidays during the year, there are 30 weekday classes and 27 Saturday classes.

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Can I start classes in the middle of the School Year?

Yes. Contact the school at (650) 348-0736 or the Registrar at registrar@littlewonders.org for more information.

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What happens during class time each week?

During class time each week, children get a chance to explore a very "yes" environment, play and socialize. Parents rotate between being responsible for a station in which they interact with children in that area of the classroom and participating in a teacher-planned observation and teacher-facilitated discussion.

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What are my co-op obligations outside of the classroom?

Every enrolled family must complete an Annual Job, participate in one Super School Wash and attend three required night classes. The Annual Job is 15 to 25 hours of work outside of class time. The Super School Wash will be assigned based on your class and is a two-hour commitment on one Saturday during the school year. All families are required to attend three night classes - an Orientation at the beginning of the year, the All School Meeting in the fall and a Parent Education Class in the winter. All of these co-op obligations are adult only.

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Am I required to participate in any night classes?

Yes. All families are required to attend three night classes - an Orientation at the beginning of the year, the All School Meeting in the fall and a Parent Education Class in the winter. All of these night classes are adult only.

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Are there any parent education classes outside of the classroom?

Yes, we offer optional parenting classes in the evenings. Topics, times and locations vary and are posted in the classroom in advance.

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Can I visit before applying?

We require all interested new families to visit the school prior to submitting an application. Please see the Schedule A Visit section of the Registration page for more information.

Registration Process

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When is registration?

Little Wonders begins accepting applications on April 1st . The deadline to be included in our lottery is April 30th. Current and returning families will receive priority enrollment in our lottery. Applications received after April 30th will be processed on a first-come-first-served basis.

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How can I register?

Little Wonders accepts both online and paper applications. If you have any questions regarding online registration, please contact the Registrar at registrar@littlewonders.org.

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Can I sign up for the school year even though classes have already begun?

Yes. Contact the school at (650) 348-0736 or the Registrar at registrar@littlewonders.org for more information.

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Can I sign up for the second semester?

The school does not have an official second-semester registration period. You can still sign up after the school year has begun. Contact the Registrar at registrar@littlewonders.org for more information. Please note that the non-refundable registration fee still applies to mid-year applications.

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Is this a lottery system or first-come-first-serve?

Applications received by April 30th are processed in a random lottery. Current and returning families receive priority enrollment in the lottery process. All applications received after April 30th will be processed on a first-come-first-serve basis.

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If my child attended Summer Term, are they considered a returning family for the next year's registration?

No. Returning families are only those families that have had a child previously enrolled in a Little Wonders School Year Term.

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How much does Little Wonders cost?

Please see our Fees page for information on tuition fees. Tuition is prorated if a family joins mid-year.

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Are there any payment plan options or scholarships available?

Yes. Payment plans as well as partial and full scholarships are available for tuition payments. Please contact the Director at director@littlewonders.org or (650) 348-0736 for more information.

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Is the registration fee refundable?

No. This is a non-refundable fee which covers registration costs.

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Does everyone pay the non-refundable registration fee? Even if I am on the wait list?

Yes. The fee is for all enrolled families including those on the wait list.

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If I start the program and need to withdraw, is my tuition refundable?

All families must notify the Registrar of their intent to withdraw and complete a Refund Request Form. Based on the date of your withdrawal, you may be required to complete your co-op obligations including your Annual Job and Super School Wash. For the 2009-2010 School Year, a partial refund of tuition may be granted prior to February 28, 2010. The tuition deposit ($135 for singletons, $200 for twins, and $235 for triplets) is non-refundable, and the remaining tuition will be prorated based on your withdrawal date. Refunds are not contingent on filling your space in class.

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If I have twins or two children in the program, do I take more than one job and pay two fees?

Only one job per family in required regardless of the number of classes in which enrolled. A registration fee is payable with each application submitted.

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In the past, I have paid my tuition with my registration fee. Can I do it again this year?

When mailing a paper application, we ask each family to submit only their non-refundable registration fee. We will collect the tuition over the summer along with the enrollment forms.

Jobs

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How do I decide which Little Wonders job to select?

As a co-op program, each family is required to complete an Annual Job (15 to 25 hours). We recommend that you review the Little Wonders Job Descriptions prior to completing your on-line or paper application. Jobs have several components, and we hope you will find positions of interest to you that are a good match to both your personal skills and schedule. Do you want to be an individual contributor or work on a committee? Do you want to work steadily throughout the year or work on one event or task at a specific time of the year? Do you want to work at home during nap time or after bedtime? Can you do work with meetings in the evening or weekend? Do you have any professional skills or personal hobbies that you can contribute to our operations? If you have any questions, please contact our Jobs Chair at jobs@littlewonders.org.

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I would like to become more involved with Little Wonders. How can I do so?

If you are interested in committing more time to the success of Little Wonders than the required 15 to 25 hours, please contact the Jobs Chair at jobs@littlewonders.org to learn more about available pre-registration jobs.

Summer

General

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What ages can enroll in the Summer Term?

Ages 8-33 months as of June 1st of each Summer Term. While the age ranges end at 33 months, children who are currently in the School Year program may continue in Summer Term even if they are older than 33 months. Siblings may attend in some classes and upon approval from the Director director@littlewonder.org.

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When is the Summer Term and how long does it last?

Summer session starts the week of June 15th and lasts seven weeks.

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Can I start classes in the middle of the Summer Term?

Yes. Contact the school at (650) 348-0736 or the Registrar at registrar@littlewonders.org for more information.

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What happens during class time each week?

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What are my co-op obligations outside of the classroom?

There are no co-op obligations of Summer Term families outside of the classroom.

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Am I required to participate in any night classes?

All new families must attend an orientation in early June at Little Wonders from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This is an adult-only orientation. There are no required night classes for returning families during the Summer Term.

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Are there any parent education classes outside of the classroom?

There are no evening parent education classes sponsored by Little Wonders offered during the Summer Term.

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Can I visit before applying?

We require all interested new families to visit the school prior to submitting an application. Please see the Schedule A Visit section of the Registration page for more information.

Registration Process

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When is registration?

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How can I register?

Little Wonders accepts both online and paper applications. If you have any questions regarding online registration, please contact the Registrar at registrar@littlewonders.org.

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Can I sign up for the Summer Term even though classes have already begun?

Yes. Contact the school at (650) 348-0736 or the Registrar at registrar@littlewonders.org for more information.

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Is this a lottery system or first come first serve?

Applications received between April 2nd and April 30th are processed in a random lottery. Current and returning families receive priority enrollment in the lottery process. All applications received after April 30th will be processed on a first-come-first-serve basis.

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How much does Little Wonders cost?

Please see our Fees page for information on tuition fees. Tuition is prorated if a family joins mid-year.

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Are there any payment plan options or scholarships available?

Yes. Payment plans as well as partial and full scholarships are available for tuition payments. Please contact the Director at director@littlewonders.org or (650) 348-0736 for more information.

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If I start the program and need to withdraw, is my tuition refundable?

If withdrawing before the start of the Summer Term, families must notify the Registrar of their intent to withdraw and complete a Refund Request Form. If you withdraw prior to the start of the Summer Term, your tuition will be refunded less a $25 cancellation fee. Refunds are not contingent on filling your space in class. No refunds will be given after the start of classes.

Enrollment Records

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Can I start school without my TB forms completed?

No one may start school without the Parent's Medical (TB Clearance) Form completed. This is a State law.

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Where does an adult get a TB test?

Your doctor's office or Immediate Care (650) 570-2273 (2 blocks north of Hillsdale). Please note that you usually have to wait 48 hours for TB test results.

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My TB test came out positive, what do I do?

People who have had TB in the past will always test positive. An x-ray is required to determine that you do not have TB, along with a doctor's letter stating that you do not have TB. Send in your doctor's OK with your TB test results.

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I'm pregnant or nursing and can't take the TB test. What do I do?

It is your choice to wait. Please attach a doctor's letter with your forms stating that you are pregnant or nursing and will have the test completed when possible. Such exceptions are only valid until you are no longer pregnant or the child you are nursing is 12 months old.

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Little Wonders - 225 Tilton Avenue, San Mateo, CA 94401 | (650) 348-0736