Frequently Asked Questions
 

What are The Oaks’ hours of operation?

• Morning Program: Monday through Friday 8:45am to 12:00pm

• Afternoon Program: Monday through Friday 12:00pm to 4:30pm

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When does the school year start and end?
The Oaks' school year begins at the end of August and concludes at the end of May. The Oaks has a summer program for 6 weeks during summer.

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What age must my child be to attend?
Children must be 2½ years old by October 31st to enroll at The Oaks in the fall, and they may start attending once they are 2 years, 6 months old.

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How many days a week can my child attend?
Children may enroll in as many days as they are years, plus one. Children who are 2 1/2, may enroll in up to 3 mornings. Children who are 3 years old may enroll in up to 4 mornings. Children who are 4 years old may enroll in up to 5 mornings, as long as there is sufficient coverage and space.

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What is a typical day like at The Oaks?

Morning Program

8:30-8:45 am       Work day parents arrive and set-up their stations.

8:45-9:00 am       Children arrive and school starts. Children choose from several activities

                                inside and outside to take part in.

10:00-10:30 am    Red Tag story and snack time.

10:30-11:00 am     Red taggers choose outdoor activities while Blue Taggers move inside

                                for story and snack time. 

11:00-11:45 am      Children have the option to choose from inside or outside activities.

11:45-12:00 pm     Circle time lead by Director. Parents are encouraged to join and sit with

                                their children.

12:00 pm               Morning program ends.

12:00-12:30 pm     Workday parents clean up then meet with Director for a debriefing of

                                 the highs and lows of the day while their children have lunch and listen

                                 to a story.

Afternoon Program

12:00-12:30 pm     Children participating in the afternoon program meet with afternoon

                                 teachers, eat lunch and listen to a story. 

12:30-1:00 pm       Children transition to quiet time

1:00-2:30 pm        Quiet time

2:45-4:30 pm       After Quiet Time Activities

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Does The Oaks offer a Summer program?

Yes, The oaks now offers 6 weeks of Summer camp. Please visit our Summer Program page. 

 

This co-op model is an investment of time and energy. For your efforts, the rewards are profound:

• Share in the highs and lows of parenting young children with a supportive group of families.

• Participate in your child’s early learning during these formative years.

• Learn parenting skills from the evening classes, as well as from the examples of fellow parents.

• Participate in a supportive community.

• Develop lasting friendships with adults and children.

• Revel in the laughter and silliness that comes with spending time with children.

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How do I get my child on The Oaks’ waiting list?
Interested families must tour the school in person before being added to the waiting list.

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How do I sign up for a tour of The Oaks?

• Please contact our Membership Chair at membership@theoakspcw.org or call (805) 682 -7609 to schedule a tour.

• During the tour you will have an opportunity to observe our program, fill out a waitlist card, talk with current parents, and ask the Director questions.