Tustin Community Preschool

Tustin Community Preschool's philosophy is simple: The best way to prepare children for life and to become independent thinkers is to allow them to develop at their own pace through playtime and creative expression. We offer a hands-on approach in a developmental environment, nurturing all sides of the mind, body and spirit.

All children must be at least 2 years, 9 months of age in September (age 3 by the end of the calendar year) to enter preschool in the fall. Our three day morning class is reserved for children who have had at least one full year of preschool experience. Our two day morning class is open to younger children looking for an introductory experience.

For nearly 30 years, TCP has offered a program specifically targeted at toddlers who are too young for our preschool program but are aged over 1 year, 9 months (21 months) in September (age 2 by the end of the calendar year).

This class is designed so that toddlers may experience an introduction to the preschool environment in a fun, safe and developmentally appropriate setting under the guidance of our teacher, while being "shadowed" by their own parent or grandparent.Our Parent/Toddler Program is designed to be a stepping stone toward enrollment in our Preschool Program.

A portion of our tuition fees include professional housekeeping service and photographs of your child taken by the class photographer throughout the year. Because TCP is a cooperative preschool, member families are required to give of their time and skills throughout the year.

Without dedicated parent participation, our school cannot function and, at the time of enrollment, parents must agree to several obligations along with payment of monthly tuition.Attendance at monthly parent meeting (first Tuesday evening of the month). These meetings serve to provide communication with members as well as to educate and inform as per our state licensing requirement.

As an educator and a psychologist, I am consistently impressed with TCP's dynamic learning environment. Children thrive at TCP, supported by a passionate director and "working" parents who foster the development of inquisitive, confident, and self-reliant learners. At TCP, creativity is cherished, exploration is encouraged, and children fall in love with the joy of learning through exuberant play and developmentally appropriate interactions.