Program
Parent's Role
FUNCO is a nonprofit, 100% parent-run preparatory program. We welcome children ages 2.5–5, and potty training is not required.
Each parent participates by working a designated day and holding one of approximately 20 roles within the program. These roles include board members, Parent of the Day (POD), teachers, fundraising coordinators, field trip coordinators, safety/auditors, supply coordinators, party planners, yearbook coordinators, and cleaning & toy coordinators.
Five parents support each program day (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday), including a POD, a teacher, and three Child Watchers (who also fulfill one of the additional roles listed above). Wednesdays are reserved for field trips.
Located in a quiet residential neighborhood in Tustin, our school leases space at the Boys & Girls Club of Tustin with access to their full resources on site.
There is plenty of indoor and outdoor space to explore and play; your child can play games and run in the full court basketball gym, imagine and create in a secure and gated outdoor play area, participate in our dedicated classroom space learning phonics, math, science and social-emotional skills through parent-led activities including fine motor crafts, sensory play, imaginative play, teacher led read-alouds, and show and tell, or view a variety of animals on-site including chinchillas, frogs, ball pythons, millipedes, and more!
Member Contribution
Parent Participation Requirements
Must work one day a week from 8:30am - 12:00pm
Child Participation Requirements
Must be 2.5 years old by September 1st
Class Mon/Tue/Thurs/Fri 8:45am - 11:50am
Location:
Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri at Boys & Girls Club of Tustin
580 W 6th St, Tustin, CA 92780
*Wed is an optional field trip 1-2x per month
Program Fees:
Per Month: $90 per month
Yearly Registration Fee: $30
Enrolled siblings receive a $30 per month discount
*This is a flat rate, regardless of the days your child/ren attends. We have no limit on the days your child can attend and love having them be as involved as possible.
Our Schedule
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday.
*Wednesdays are reserved for field trips.*
The daily schedule is designed to provide a balanced and engaging experience for each child. The day begins with morning circle time, followed by an hour of exploration at four rotating learning centers: a themed craft, sensory activity, academic lesson, and imaginative play. Children are grouped by age during this time to support more personalized learning. A social-emotional learning (SEL) lesson follows, along with music and movement in the gym and a hands-on activity that reinforces the weekly theme. The morning continues with snack time, an interactive read-aloud, show and tell, closing circle, and outdoor play. Non-enrolled younger siblings, including infants, may attend on a parent’s working day; however, space is limited.
Our program year begins the Monday after Labor Day and concludes on the last Thursday in May. Drop-off takes place from 8:45–9:00 a.m., and pick-up is from 11:40–11:50 a.m. On assigned working days, parents are required to arrive by 8:30 a.m. and are dismissed at 12:00 p.m.
Our Curriculum
Arts and Crafts
Our arts and craft area is always ready with fresh projects where children are encouraged to experiment through the process of creating.
Circle Time
Our circle time helps develop positive relationships between kids through engaging and fun activities.
Movement
Music and movement activities give children a time to improve coordination and large motor skills.
Writing
Opportunity to strengthen fine motor muscles through using scissors, stickers, play-dough, beading, small puzzles, etc. are used to support pre-writing.
Reading
Teachers and parents read stories daily and ask questions to support comprehension development.
Outside Play
Children are led in outdoor play, indoor activity, or games depending on the weather with access to a full-court basketball gym.