All families are required to help in the classroom, take responsibility for a family job(s), and participate in fundraisers. In-class workday requirements vary by enrollment sizes, but families should plan on having a workday in the classroom about once a month.
Families for whom regular enrollment isn’t a good fit, may apply to be a substitute as availability allows, $30/day. To do so, please complete application and select substitute only option.
ALL CLASSES ARE FILLED BY LOTTERY, SEE DEADLINES BELOW:
Current Students: Registration form for returning students are due by midnight on Monday, April 1st to ensure your position in the first round of the lottery which will be pulled Friday, April 5th with notifications being made by Friday, April 5th.
New Students: To participate in the open lottery, your application must be received by midnight on Monday, April 15th, with the lottery pull happening Friday, April 19th, notifications being made by Sunday, April 21st.
The application must be complete and accompanied by a $50 nonrefundable application fee to Juneau Co-Op Preschool. (Look for the link "Online Payments" on our website or send us a check). Your child will not be entered in the lottery unless payment is received.
Applications received after the deadline will be considered, as space is available, on a first come, first serve basis.
Juneau Co-Op Preschool membership is open to families of any race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender orientation, or marital status, with children between the ages of 3 and 5 years who are willing to pay fees when due (or qualify for tuition assistance) who comply with health rules, and to do their share of the requirements agreed upon by members. Children must be age 3 or older and fully independent in toileting before the beginning of the school year.
FINANCIAL AID: JCP has limited financial aid available to assist families who could not otherwise afford to send their child to preschool. A portion of preschool tuition and fundraising is used to provide this assistance. We encourage families who place a priority on preschool, but are truly unable to pay, to apply for tuition assistance. We do ask that families to consider applying for state and/or Tlingit & Haida assistance if qualified. The financial aid application is available at the preschool. Confidentiality of your application is maintained.
ACCESSIBILITY: If you require assistance to complete this registration packet, please contact us and a staff or board member can provide assistance.