Programs
Parent's Role
FUNCO is a non-profit, 100% parent-run preschool. We accept ages 2–5, and potty-trained is not a requirement.
Each parent works a designated day as well as holds one of 20 positions at the school. These positions include board members, POD’s (parent of the day), teachers, fundraising, field trip coordinator, safety/auditor, supply buyer, party planners, yearbook, and cleaning & toy parent.
Five parents work each school day, (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday) They include: POD, Teacher, and 3 Child Watchers (who also hold one of the other positions 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!
Our Tuition
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
Cost:
Monthly Tuition: $85 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 schedule of our school day consists of morning circle time, followed by an hour of play at four learning centers which include a themed craft, sensory activity, academic lesson, and imaginative play where children are grouped by age for a more personalized learning experience. A social-emotional learning (SEL) lesson is led followed by music and movement in the gym along with a learning activity that supports the weekly lesson. Then it's snack time followed by an interactive read-aloud, show and tell, closing circle, and outside play. Non-enrolled younger siblings, including babies are allowed to attend on the parent’s working day, spots are limited.
Our school year starts the Monday after labor day and ends the first Wednesday in June. School drop-off is from 8:45 – 9, and pick-up is from 11:40 – 11:50. On your working day, you are required to be at the school by 8:30 and are dismissed by noon.
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.