Program Overview
10111 Fourth Ave at Manoah Steves Elementary
Licensed for 24 children as a Group Childcare (30 months - school age) program
Manager: Kayla
Program Contact: [email protected]
Registration Inquiries: [email protected]
What ages does this program accept?
Sandpiper Junior Kindergarten can accept children ages 30 months - 5 years of age.
We recommend this program to children who are able to attend the day without having a nap. While there will be a short rest time provided, if your child requires a longer nap, please discuss this with the classroom manager prior to registering!
What are the hours of operation?
8:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M., September to June.
The Junior Kindergarten program follows the School District schedule for Manoah Steves Elementary, and does not operate during school breaks or Professional Development Days.
For our professional days and holiday closures, view our calendar here.
What are the registration options for this program?
We only offer full time care (Monday - Friday) in this program.
What are the parent participation requirements for this program?
Parent Participation Programs are different than other daycares or preschools, because our parents are directly involved.
Parents have the opportunity to be with their child once each month in the classroom during their mandatory volunteering shifts. Parents participate in the administration of their child’s daycare by working on parent subcommittees that support the program operation, such as helping with registration and enrolment; supporting HR, recruitment and retention; managing parent volunteer schedules; helping with making playdough or filing art work; updating classroom calendars; or managing our parent social media.
Like all parent participation programs, we offer free parenting education workshops throughout the year.
Visit our fees and volunteering requirements page to learn about the specific volunteering requirements.
I would like to have a tour of this program.
Unfortunately, due to the disruption tours bring to the classroom, we do not offer tours to families.
Once a family from our waitlist has accepted a space and has completed their registration paperwork, the program manager will contact the family to schedule 2-3 classroom visits prior to beginning gradual entry.
You can additionally view our program space through our virtual tour.
My child has additional support needs - how can we ensure the support needed is in place?
All children need some extra help or support some of the time; but if your child requires 1:1 or 1:2 support most of the time, there are a few options to explore. Unfortunately, funding options are limited, but applying to all possible options and, if possible, accessing AFU funding for support can create a network of supports so your child can thrive in a social environment.
1) Apply to Supported Child Care for support funding. Our Inclusion Coordinator can help you with this application - please note the SCD prioritizes children who are 4 and graduating to Kindergarten.
2) If your child has an autism diagnosis, SSOCC is an approved AFU provider, and we can work with your family to either hire a support aide on your behalf or to hire one of your BI’s already on your team. We can bill AFU directly for funding; your BI can work to support your child 1:1 as well as support your child in social play. The important work your child’s team does with your child - be it SLP, OT, RCC, BCBA or other professionals - often focuses on individual development, but within the classroom environment, a BI / classroom aide is able to focus specifically on Kindergarten readiness and social development.
3) The PACE program offers short term support through a support aide who will assess the program and your child within the program, making recommendations for teachers to better support your child. This is usually restricted to 6 weeks, one visit per week, but can be invaluable information to understanding your child’s needs within a group environment.
4) Our program accepts ACCB as well as the special needs child care subsidy, to reduce tuition fees as much as possible. If your child has a diagnosis, you may be eligible for the special needs child care subsidy (150.00/month)