FAQs
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Go to the programs page
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Children who have a sibling in the program may “tag” along on their parents workdays when they reach two and three months. The tag fee is $100
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Yes. It is 2 days
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The morning program runs from 8:45am - 11:55am, Monday through Friday.
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The tuition is based on the number of days the child attends each week. Tuition is a yearly charge, divided into ten equal monthly payments.
Two days per week: $200 per month (for ten months)
Three days per week: $300 per month (for ten months)
Four days per week: $400 per month (for ten months). -
At LGPCW we do not want to turn away any child, based on the family’s inability to pay the full tuition fee. Thus, there are several in-kind service positions available, in which a parent can perform a necessary service for the school in lieu of partial morning tuition. An internal scholarship fund is also available to provide temporary assistance for the morning program in times of sudden financial hardship.
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Yes! We have an Extended Day program that runs from 11:55 - 3:30, Monday through Thursday. The current cost for the Extended Day program is $35.00 per day.
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Our school year begins in late August and runs through the end of May.
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There is usually a waiting list for children. Parents/Guardians who want to add their child’s name to the waiting list must tour the school prior to being added to the list. Adults who desire to attend the parent education classes only may enroll through the SBCC School of Extended Learning (no waiting list) www.sbcc.edu/extendedlearning. Please contact Judy Johnston, parent education instructor and school director, for further information. lgpcwjudy@gmail.com
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We conduct tours during the school year, October through May. Please contact LGPCW at (805) 684-5310 to arrange your tour or send an email to lgpcwjudy@gmail.com.
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LGPCW involves a commitment on the part of parents/guardians. It is also an incomparable experience, well worth your time and energy. When you join LGPCW you can expect to:
Participate in your child’s early learning.
Learn a lot about yourself and your child.
Share experiences with adults going through similar trials, tribulations, and triumphs.
Develop lasting friendships (with adults and children).
Find support when you need it.
Lend support when you can.
Maybe cry a little.
Definitely laugh a lot!
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One parent from each family is required to:
Work one morning per week from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
Join a school focus group.
Participate in two environment workshops (work parties!) per school year.
Help produce our annual auction.
Attend the weekly Wednesday evening parenting class.
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Lou was the director of the school for over twenty years. With her indomitable spirit, Lou kept the school alive through many challenges. When she retired, the parents re-named the school in her honor.