Programs & Tuition
Core Programs
CPNS offers 4 core programs: two, three, four, and five day per week multi-age classes, held from August-June. Multi-age programs offer age flexibility with greater leadership and role modeling opportunities.
Each class consists of a balance of adult-led group experiences and long blocks of child initiated play.
Our large group activities include storytelling, reading, singing, special guests, sharing, and announcements. During this time, your child will become comfortable with the expectations of a formal learning environment.
Free play encompasses the rest of the time at school, with the entire campus, indoors and out, available for exploration at all times. While your child plays, our teachers will gently guide their growth and development, allowing them to learn all they need to know to succeed in kindergarten and beyond.
All of our programs are co-op based, with mandatory 1x/week parent participation, yielding high adult to child ratios that benefit the children in numerous ways.
2-day
Teacher Denise
Age at time of enrollment: 2-4 years old
Time: Tues, Thurs 9:15-11:45am
Monthly Tuition: $300
Adult Child Ratio: 1:2
3-day
Teacher Denise
Age at time of enrollment: 2.5-5 years old
Time: Mon, Wed, Fri 8:45-11:45am
Monthly Tuition: $540
Adult Child Ratio: 1:3
4-day
Teacher Jill
Age at time of enrollment: 2.5-5 years old
Time: Mon-Thurs 12:30-3:30 PM
Monthly Tuition: $550
Adult Child Ratio: 1:4
*Priority for 4-day is given to children who will be age eligible for Kindergarten the following September.
5-day
Teacher Denise
Age at time of enrollment: 2.5-5 years old
Time: Mon, Wed, Fri 8:45-11:45am; Tues, Thurs 9:15-11:45am
Monthly Tuition: $790
Adult Child Ratio: 1:3
Pre-K Program
Our highly successful Pre-K program, taught by Teacher Lori, has been in existence for over 30 years. Rather than attempt to teach children the subjects they will be introduced to in kindergarten, we emphasize the readiness aspects of learning.
Through adult-directed play, children participate in large and small groups that concentrate on the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual skills needed for kindergarten. Pre-Kers begin and end their day with a large circle time with lunch, musical activities, story sequencing, and community visitors. They are encouraged to raise hands, wait turns, and problem-solve with peers.
Typically, our Pre-K program is attended in conjunction with the 4-day core class making the schedule 10:30-3:30 Monday-Thursday.
Click here for a virtual tour of CPNS Pre-K. See the class and Teacher Lori in action!
Pre-K
Teacher Lori
Age by Sept 1st: 4 years old
Time: Mon-Thurs 10:30am-12:30pm
Monthly Tuition: $350
Parent Workday Requirements (per child): 2x/4 weeks
Adult Child Ratio: 1:4
Summer Camp
Splash your way into summer at CPNS! Spend the days running through the sprinklers, playing with friends and exploring our huge outdoor play yard! Camp is open to kids 2.5 - 7 years old. Camp will be split into 2 week sessions and will be held Monday - Thursday, 9:00 am- 12:00 pm. Parents are expected to co-op at camp only once per session!
Session 1: 6/17 - 6/27 (off 6/19 for Juneteenth)
Session 2: 7/1 - 7/11 (off 7/4 for Independence Day)
Session 3: 7/15 - 7/25
NEW this year! We are pleased to offer a Lunch Bunch (with limited capacity) from 12pm - 12:30pm, Mon-Thu, for $100 per camp session. This will be a calming time for children to eat lunch together, read stories, and have some quiet time after a day full of fun. Openings for Lunch Bunch are limited.
Priority enrollment for current CPNS families ends March 1. Registration opens to the public beginning March 2nd.
Cost per Session*
Registered by March 1st: $355
Registered after March 1st: $375
Lunch Bunch Option: +$100 (pending availability - spaces limited)
*10% discount for sibling
Parent Workday Requirements** (per child): Once per session
**$50 co-op buy out- Coverage permitting
Note: Maximum 24 students per session
Nursery
CPNS offers a nursery space onsite for you to arrange care for a younger sibling on your co-op day.
Tuition Assistance
CPNS is committed to offering high quality early education to all children. We offer financial assistance in the form of scholarships and barter work. You can find the application here.
The application period for the scholarship and work barter programs for the 2023-24 school year has closed as we have exceeded our budgeted disbursement amount.
Due to enrollment changes that occasionally occur throughout the year, we may be able to provide additional assistance if funds become available. Please email your application to treasurer@carlmontparents.org for review and we will contact you soon.
Applications for the 2024-25 school year will be accepted through April 15, 2024