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- Do parents have to be present?
No. You do, however, need to log your child into the online classroom at the start of each class, but then you can either stay or do other things you need to do. - Do parents have to print things off or help outside of preschool class?
No. Our curriculum is designed to be hands-on (no worksheets) and self-contained within our 45-minutes preschool class each day so you don’t have to supplement additional curriculum during the day. - Do parents have to buy art materials?
No. There are no supplies required. - Are there other costs besides my monthly tuition?
No. There are no other costs required to participate. - Is this an online “learning” video game or worksheet website?
No. There is NO video game or worksheet component to our online preschool program… just real, social interaction between an amazing preschool teacher (that’s ME!) and a small class of amazing preschool friends. - Can I cancel?
Yes, you may cancel anytime! You may email (support@growingmunchkins.com) us at to get assistance to cancel. - Can I get a refund?
We do not offer refunds, but you may cancel at anytime so that you membership does not automatically renew for the next month. - What’s the difference between your online preschool and Hooked on Phonics or ABC Mouse?
The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that preschoolers have no more than 1 hour of screen time. Would you prefer your child used that hour on high-intensity video games or on face-to-face social interactions to prepare your child in EVERY WAY to develop socially, emotionally, physically, cognitively, and linguistically? I believe preschool is a hands-on experience and playing video games to “learn” isn’t how we do things at online preschool. - What if my child is shy, active, loud, crazy, etc.?
After 10 years of teaching preschool, I think I’ve seen just about every type of child there is. I’m excited to teach your child and help him or her have a wonderful experience! - What requirements do I need to participate?
You’ll need internet and a laptop or desktop computer. You can use an iPad or a phone but we don’t recommend it because it’s too hard to see everyone’s faces and actually socialize with them. - What platform is this using?
We use Zoom, a free platform. The links we use to join our online classroom are exclusive to our preschool families so no one else can access the online classroom. Plus, our online classroom is monitored by a teacher (that’s ME!) at all times when in use. - I miss the friends I had with my child’s local preschool. Can I connect with preschool parents in my child’s preschool class?
Absolutely! After signing up, you’ll join our private Facebook group of amazing preschool families. We’re super supportive and excited to have you join us. - Do you close on holidays?
Yes. We are a real preschool with real preschool teachers and follow a traditional holiday schedule.
During 2021 we are closed on the following dates:
Martin Luther King Day – January 18 (Monday)
President’s Day – February 15 (Monday)
Spring Break – April 5 – 9
Memorial Day – May 31 (Monday)
Summer Break – July 19 – July 30
Independence Day Observed – July 5 (Monday)
Labor Day – September 6 (Monday)
Columbus / Indigenous Peoples’ Day – October 11 (Monday)
Veteran’s Day – November 11 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Holiday – November 24 – 26
Winter Break -December 20 – December 31- I have never used Zoom, what do I do?
Download the Zoom app on your tablet, laptop, or computer. Zoom will walk you through creating a free account with your e-mail. From there, you will enter in the meeting id and password emailed to you daily to join class every weekday morning. Need someone to walk you through it by phone, no problem! Email us at support@growingmunchkins.com to schedule a walk-through.
Have more questions?
No problem! You can email us at support@growingmunchkins.com
- Do parents have to be present?
