Fundraising is an integral part of the cooperative experience. Co-ops offer a high quality early education experience at lower tuition rates as parents take on school jobs to offset the overhead costs of running the school. While tuition covers our fixed costs such as teacher salaries, insurance, and rent, our fundraising efforts provide valuable resources needed to fund school improvements and equipment. Our goal in all fundraising endeavors is to maximize the efforts of our families and the contributions of our sponsors. We hope to create a sense of community and pride in our special school through these events and we rely on your support, enthusiasm and participation as members of our school community to make our fundraising efforts successful. Please support us by participating in one of our exciting on-going projects!
Explorer Preschool is an IRS recognized 501 (c)(3) organization (EIN 94-1483367) and money provided for fundraising purposes is tax deductible.
Dining Night Outs
South Winchester BBQ
Join us on Monday, September 22 from 7am-9pm.
Show this flyer on your phone or in print, mention our school on the phone, or enter the promo code: EXPLORER when ordering online through their website for in store pick up, delivery, or curbside. The restaurant will donate 15% of the sales collected back to Explorer. Bring the family to eat out and enjoy lunch or dinner at the nice enclosed patio area with picnic tables and plenty of room for kiddos to move around!
Support Explorer by dining out with friends at local restaurants in the community. Before each dinner night out, families will receive flyers to present at the restaurant when dining in or taking out. Bring your family and invite your friends! Explorer will receive a portion of the proceeds from the evening. Previous restaurants include MOD Pizza, Giorgio’s, Mendocino Farms, South Winchester Barbeque, Noodles & Company, Panda Express and Starbird Chicken.
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
No school on Thursday, October 16? Come hang out with your Explorer friends at Sky Zone San Jose on 1901 Monterey Rd. Show an electronic or paper version of this flyer and Explorer will receive back 20% of every jump ticket, SKYsocks, and snacks purchased from 10am to 12pm.
Complete a waiver now to expedite the check-in process when you arrive at the park. All guests on a court or activity zone must have a signed waiver. Anyone under the age of 18 must have their waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian. SKYsocks required.
Charleston Wrap
Our Charleston Wrap Fundraiser is ongoing through December 8. Use Explorer’s ID 21751 to register and shop! Share with your family and friends!
Shop this Fall-Holiday season from the comfort of your own home, all products ship directly to your doorstep! 40% of the profits (30% off boutique and personalized items) go back to support Explorer Preschool.
All items ordered within the window of the event are guaranteed to arrive by Christmas.
If you have any other questions, please contact fundraising_1@explorerpreschool.org.
Support Explorer Preschool
by participating in some of our ongoing fundraisers!
Explorer Recycling Program
The Fundraising team is excited to continue the Recycling Program! You can help us raise money for our school by collecting your recycling and dropping them off under the stairs across from the Parent Room on our Saturday Maintenance Days between 9:00am to 12:00pm. A member of the Fundraising team will come by at noon to pick up your recycling.
Recycling Drop-Off Day:
Saturday, October 11
What items can you donate? Any aluminum or plastic that contains a California Refund Value (CRV). Please bring recycling sorted by type: aluminum cans and plastic bottles. Please remove caps from all bottles. We are not able to accept milk containers, wine and spirit bottles.
Don’t forget to get your friends, family and neighbors involved in the recycling fun!
Corporate Matching
Matching is the easiest way to get money for our school! Many companies in the Bay Area double charitable gifts and encourage their employees to volunteer their time to nonprofits in the community which greatly increase the impact of your support. As Explorer is a nonprofit, time working in the class and donations are often eligible for corporate matching. Check with your company’s HR department to learn more! Here’s a handy list of companies in the Bay Area that provide corporate matching.
Explorer Preschool is an IRS recognized 501 (c)(3) organization (EIN 94-1483367) and money provided for fundraising purposes is tax deductible.
Tuesday Happy Donuts Fundraiser
Every Tuesday until June 3, 2026, Happy Donuts will give 15% back to our school when you mention Explorer Preschool during your visit.
Visit their two locations:
- 1345 S. Winchester Blvd. - open 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- 1065 S. De Anza Blvd. - open 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Mabel's Labels & Oliver’s Labels
Get ready for a new school year and support Explorer with Mabel’s Labels and Oliver’s Labels! Both sites offer adorable labels for all of your child’s needs and give 20% of the proceeds back to our school!
For Mabel’s Labels visit, mabelslabels.com and click on SUPPORT A FUNDRAISER. You can find Explorer Preschool, San Jose from the list and then order away!
For Oliver’s Labels visit, oliverslabels.com/explorerpreschool and your order will help support our school!
Farm Fresh to You offers local, fresh organic produce AND artisan farm products conveniently delivered right to your home or office. Explorer Preschool will earn 10% of every order placed!
There is no commitment and no contract. You can change your box type or delivery frequency to fit your needs. You can choose from over 100 varieties of organic produce and over 600 natural grocery staples and unique artisanal foods!
Just enter promo code EXPLORERPRESCHOOL at checkout. Promo code can be used for new and existing accounts, and only needs to be applied once.
Participate in our seasonal fundraisers!
Flower Power
Check out our Flower Power fundraiser for bulbs, seeds, soil, butterfly and hummingbirds garden kits delivered to your door. Flower Power will give 50% of the proceeds back to our school, so tell your friends, family and neighbors!
Help us exceed our goal and create the garden of your dreams!
Minted
When you use the Minted promo code FUNDRAISEEXPLORER at checkout you get 20% off Minted stationery and gifts for all occasions, excluding fine art prints and wedding stationery. In addition to a great discount, Minted donates 15% of each order back to our school.
Tea Collection
Whether you need to dress the kids up for the holidays or just get them some clothes to wear under their Explorer shirt, Tea Collection has it! Starting Monday Sept. 22 through Oct. 11, use our code SDF25EXPLORER at check out when you shop Tea Collection to get a 20% discount!!!! BONUS: Explorer will earn 15% back!!!!!
*Excludes Sets, Clearance and Green Sprouts Swim Diapers.