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Being a parent participation cooperative preschool means just that: our parents join together to aid in running the school. At Explorer, every family helps out in a variety of ways to further the goal of keeping our school a fantastic early learning experience for our children. Not only will you make connections and life long friendships but you will also grow in your skills as a parent through working alongside accredited teachers and your fellow parent classmates. Your child will benefit not only from Explorer’s rich program, but from seeing your participation in his/her school. When you join Explorer, you invest into your local community. So jump in, meet other families, and fully immerse yourself in the co-op experience. Lifelong learning starts now!
Financial Obligations
Annual One-Time Fees
Application Fee: $50 per family
Refundable Deposit: $200 per family
SCVC (Santa Clara Valley Council) Fee: $10 per family
PEC Snack Fee: $10 per family
Cleaning Fee: $40 per enrolled student or $80 maximum per family
Class Materials Fee (**)
MW 2's and Friday 2's: $35
3’s to 5’s (2 Day Option): $55
3’s to 5’s (4 Day Option): $110
Pre-K (4Day): $150
Together Time: $30
Tuition (**)
Friday 2's: $290 per month
MW 2's: $290 per month
3’s to 5’s (Two Day Option): $340 per month
3’s to 5’s (Four Day Option): $510 per month
Pre-K (4Day): $510 per month
Together Time: $1,090 per year
Optional Fundraising
While tuition covers our fixed costs such as teacher salaries, insurance, and rent, our fundraising efforts provide valuable resources needed to fund ongoing school improvements and equipment. We encourage each membership family to participate in our fundraising activities and make an annual suggested minimum donation of $180. Explorer Preschool is an IRS recognized 501 (c)(3) organization (EIN 94-1483367) and money donated for fundraising purposes is tax deductible.
(**) Fees are subject to change annually as part of our spring budgeting process.
Other Annual Family Commitments
Attendance at parent meetings:
Your child’s class orientation and the all-school orientation in September
The annual evening business meeting in April
Your child’s class culmination celebration in May
At least 75% of the remaining class and all-school Parent Education Classes (PECs)
Two to four classroom work shifts per month, depending on class frequency
One 3 hour maintenance shift (except for Friday 2’s)
Participate on a school committee (except for Friday 2’s)
Please Note: Friday 2’s families are released from participating in the maintenance work shift and school committee jobs in return for paying a higher tuition rate per class.