FAQ's

Is Zaca Center Preschool licensed? Yes. We are licensed by the Department of Social Services--Community Care Licensing. Lic#426215499

Do you provide snack and lunch? Yes...we provide a nutritious morning and afternoon snack and a lunch each day. The meals are prepared on site using made from scratch recipes. Fresh fruits and vegetables are served daily.

Does my child need to be potty trained in order to attend Zaca Center Preschool? ...No. When your child is ready to be potty trained we will work with you to ensure a smooth transition of routine at preschool.

What are your hours of operation? We are open Monday through Friday from 7:30am-5:00pm.

Do the children nap while at preschool? Yes. All of our children nap each day from 12:30pm-2:00pm. The younger children sleep on cots and the older children sleep on mats. The preschool provides a sheet and blanket for each child. We launder the sheets and blankets and disinfect the cots/mats each week.

What should my child wear to preschool? Children should come to school in comfortable play clothes. We do a variety of messy activities each day--so play clothes work out best. We ask that parents leave at least one set of clothing here at the preschool in case of spills, potty accidents or if clothes get too wet or muddy.

Are your teachers CPR and First Aid certified? Yes. All preschool staff are certified in CPR and Pediatric First Aid

Can I visit my child during the school day? Yes. We have an open door policy and you are welcome to visit the center at any time throughout the day. We ask that you check in at the front office when you arrive so that we know you are on site.

Do you have a waiting list? Yes. If you are interested in enrolling your child in our preschool--we ask that you reach out to the preschool through our "contact us" page. We will send out an Interest Form for you to fill out and return to the preschool via email. This will allow us to have your contact information on file if a space does open up. There is no charge to be on the waiting list.

"Much of science learning takes place informally during everyday routines, including playing with blocks, listening to sounds, taking care of personal hygiene, observing plants, caring for pets, and preparing food. When children play, they engage in scientific thinking, because children observe, explore, predict, classify, identify, and interpret,"

--Cathy Meredith and Satomi Izumi-Taylor