Frequently Asked Questions.

Enrollment

  • If you are looking for the current school year, contact the school for openings.

    If you are looking for next year, visit our Registration page for the most up to date information. Contact us if you have any questions.

  • In-person registration allows us to hear the needs of your family and child to ensure they are placed in the best fit class at time of registration. This allows us to have an up-to-date count on enrollment numbers for each class and fill classes with minimal revisions.

    If you are unable to complete in-person registration, please contact us to make other arrangements.

  • To register, bring the completed registration packet and registration fee.

    For all students, an immunization record/exemption form is due prior to the first day of school.

  • The registration fee is due when enrollment is confirmed.

    Payments can be made in-person via cash, check, or money order. Online payments are available, but there is a small processing fee.

  • We typically place students based on their birthdate to align with entry into Kindergarten. We encourage you to talk with the preschool director to find the best fit for your child. Visit our class descriptions for birthdate breakdowns.

  • You will be contacted when a spot becomes available. You will have 48 hours to respond before we move on to the next person on the list. When you accept the spot, the registration form and fee are due.

  • Yes, children need to be potty trained. We are not licensed for diapers or pull-ups. However, we are very skilled at recognizing the potty dance and communicating with you for signs your child will need reminders or prompts to use the restroom especially as they become familiar with the routine, new environment, and new adults. Every child needs to bring a change of clothes daily just in case.

    Staff does monitor, but not assist, students in our kid-friendly restrooms. Elastic waisted bottoms are highly recommended to ensure student independence and success.

    In the event a student needs assistance with their clothing or changing out of wet clothes, staff with assist with a witness present.

    In the event a student soils themselves, a caregiver will be contacted to change/clean the child.

Tuition

  • Tuition depends on the class your child is enrolled in. Tuition for the current year can be found in our class descriptions.

  • Yes, the current registration fee can be found on the registration form. The registration fee is non-refundable and covers costs associated with preparing for your child’s arrival.

  • Tuition is due by the 5th of each month September-May. If the school is closed on the 5th, then it is due at your next class session.

  • Please make your tuition checks payable to Crossroads Neighborhood Church or CNC.

  • Credit or Debit Card payments can only be made online through our website www.wondersoflearning.com under “Make a Payment.” Online payments are through a third-party service and do charge a small fee. Payments made with Cash, Check, or Money Order can be completed in the preschool office.

  • Yes. A $20.00 late fee will be charged after the 10th. Special arrangements may be made to avoid late charges in times of financial hardship, but only if the office is notified prior to the 5th of the month. An explanation and the proposed payment date will be required in writing for consideration.

  • Yes. We offer a 10% discount if you have more than one child enrolled in our program. The oldest child will be charged full tuition; each additional child will receive a 10% discount.

  • The tuition dollar amount is based on the total number of school days in the year divided by the number of the months in session. All school breaks and holidays have been accounted for. There is no tuition payment for the month of June.

  • All children must be picked up at dismissal. Late fees will be applied at the rate of $10.00 for the first 15min. and $20.00 for every additional 30 minutes unless previous arrangements have been made.

  • A 30-day notice of withdrawal is required to allow us time to fill the vacancy. Families are responsible for the final 30 days of payment regardless if their child is in attendance during that time.

  • Families enrolling after the 15th of the month will pay 50% of that month’s tuition.

    Families withdrawing before the 15th of the month (with 30-days’ notice given) will pay 50% of the last month’s tuition.

  • Refunds are not given for snow days. The first three classes missed due to inclement weather, power outages, etc, will not be made up and have been factored into our tuition costs. After three classes are missed, we will attempt to make them up. Three make up days are scheduled into our school calendar, and the week following the scheduled last day of school are available as make up days.

  • These are not services we offer. Our doors open 10 minutes before class starts. Caregivers must stay with their child until the teacher opens the door at 9:00am (for morning classes) or 12:30pm (for afternoon classes). Children are to be picked up at dismissal time: 12:00pm (for morning classes) or 3:00pm (for afternoon classes).

  • We understand life happens. Please communicate with the WOL Coordinator as soon as possible to work out payment arrangements. In certain situations, Wonders of Learning and Crossroads Neighborhood Church have funds available to assist families in need. Continued non-payment of tuition, without payment arrangements in place, could result in unenrollment of your child.

  • No, your monthly tuition secures your child’s spot in the class.

Classroom

  • We pride ourselves on our low class sizes and child to adult ratio. Every classroom has a full time assistant to help ensure safety and learning is maintained. Class size depends on the class your child is enrolled in. Please see our class descriptions.

  • Through out the class period, you will find a combination of whole group, small group, and individual instruction. This is balanced with opportunities for free choice play curated to enhance classroom learning goals. A sample daily schedule can be found here.

  • Bring a backpack, jacket, and a change of clothes every day and a disaster kit on the first day. All daily classroom supplies are included in your tuition. We do ask each family to donate a box of Dixie cups, napkins, or Kleenex at the beginning of the year. Occasionally, we will ask you to bring in supplies to complete an art project such as a paper rolls or a jar.

  • We do not provide lunch or meals, but we do have a small snack daily before dismissal. Teachers provide a snack calendar at the beginning of each month and families take turns providing a small, nutritious snack for the class. Typically, each student will bring snack once a month.

  • Homework is sent the first day of the week, and we ask that it be returned the following Monday (or first day of the week). Homework gives you an opportunity to see what your child is learning and their learning style.

  • We are blessed to have our Worship Leader at CNC join us once a month to make music with the students. You will also find music throughout the day in the classroom.

    We do not have formal PE classes, but children engage in gross motor activities daily on our playground or in our large indoor space on rainy days.

  • Yes, at the beginning of the school year each child is assigned a day of the week they may bring a show-and-tell item. We ask PreK students to bring an item that matches the letter of the week.

  • Throughout the day, students engage in prayer and worship songs. Each week focuses on a Bible story. Learning activities help reinforce the story. Monthly, we have chapel with one of our on-staff pastors. Students perform in our annual Christmas Program and participate in one Sunday service (Wonders Sunday).

Calendar/Schedule

  • No, we are not. We follow a typical school year starting in September and ending in June.

  • We closely follow Central Kitsap School District in planning our breaks. Families will receive a detailed calendar upon enrollment.

  • No, we do not. We offer morning or afternoon sessions. Please see our class descriptions.

  • We follow Central Kitsap School District for weather related closures. You will be notified by 7:00am via ClassDojo of any closures. Closure information can also be found on our Facebook page and website.

Health

  • If your child has a fever or flu-like symptoms, he/she must be symptom free for 24 hours without medication. Your child can come to school if he/she has a runny nose and/or dry cough.

    Please contact the WOL office to excuse your child’s absence.

  • We must have an immunization record or exemption on file for each enrolled child before they can attend class. We simply need a print out from your doctor’s office stating which immunizations your child has received.

    If you need an exemption form, please ask the preschool coordinator.

    We do not require the Covid vaccine for enrollment.

  • On the registration form, please indicate all allergies your child has. Allergies are posted in each classroom and food allergies are included in the monthly snack calendar. If your child requires an Epi-pen, please provide one to be kept in your child’s classroom. If your child has severe food allergies, families are welcome to keep a stash of safe foods in the classroom for snack time.

  • Families are welcome to keep a stash of approved foods in the classroom for snack time.

  • Yes, all staff members are CPR/ First Aid certified for infants through adults.

Parent Communication/ Involvement

  • We know the importance of building relationships with families to best support each child. You will have an opportunity to chat with the teacher daily at pick up and drop off. At any time, you may message your teacher via ClassDojo. We are happy to schedule a meeting with you at any time. Formal parent teacher conferences are held twice a year.

  • Each teacher sends a monthly newsletter with upcoming classroom and schoolwide events. It also lists out the daily activities in the classroom for the upcoming month. Teachers and the preschool director also utilize ClassDojo to keep families up-to-date and send reminders.

  • Throughout the year, there are opportunities to volunteer and donate items as we prepare for special holiday celebrations.

    Throughout the year, we need help preparing materials for the classroom. Talk with the preschool director if you would like to assist in the school or take items home to complete.