Frequently Asked Questions
What are The Oaks’ hours of operation?
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Morning Program: Monday through Friday 8:45am to 12:00pm
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Afternoon Program: Monday through Friday 12:00pm to 4:30pm
When does the school year start and end?
Early September to mid-June. The Oaks has a summer program for 6 weeks during summer
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.
How many days a week can my child attend?
Children who are 3 years old or less by October 31st, may enroll for 2 or 3 mornings per week. Children who are 4 or 5 by October 31st, may enroll for 4 mornings a week. There is a total of 6 days per family when sending more than one child. The actual days your child attends The Oaks is determined by consultation with the Director and the Membership Chair.
What is a typical day like at The Oaks?
Morning Program
8:30am - Work day parents arrive and set-up their stations.
8:45-9:00am - Children arrive and school starts. Children choose from several activities inside and outside to take part in.
10:00am - Red Tag story and snack time.
10:30am - Red taggers choose outdoor activities while Blue Taggers move inside for story and snack time.
11:00am - Children have the option to choose from inside or outside activities.
11:45 - Circle time lead by Director, Sunny Crandell. Parents are encouraged to join and sit with their children.
12:00pm - Morning program ends.
12:00-12:30pm - 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
12:00-12:30pm - Children participating in the afternoon program meet with afternoon teachers, eat lunch and listen to a story.
12:30-1:00pm - Children transition to quiet time
1:00-2:30pm - Quiet time
2:45-4:30pm - After Quiet Time Activities
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:
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Share in the highs and lows of parenting young children with a supportive group of families.
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Participate in your child’s early learning during these formative years.
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Learn parenting skills from the evening classes, as well as from the examples of fellow parents.
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Participate in a supportive community.
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Develop lasting friendships with adults and children.
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Revel in the laughter and silliness that comes with spending time with children.
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.
How do I sign up for a tour of The Oaks?
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Please contact our director, Theresa Embry, at or (805)682 - 7609 to schedule a tour.
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During the tour you have an opportunity to observe the program, fill out a wait-list card, talk to parents and ask the director any questions you might have.