Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
Q: How much is tuition?
A: Tuition rates vary depending on the program your child is in, and how long they stay every day. A rate table can be found on the tuition page.
Q: Does my child need to be potty trained to attend HRNS?
A: Lower school is licensed to take children who are not potty trained. In order to go to Upper School, students must be potty trained.
Q. Do you provide snacks? Or Lunch?
A. Families pack snacks for their child - the school does not provide snacks for children. Children who are signed up for lunch bunch or stay and play bring their own lunch. Teachers will sit with the children during lunch to encourage eating.
Q. My child has nut allergies. How does HRNS attend to such needs?
A. We are a nut free campus for snack and instructional time. We also ask that parents not pack peanut products for snacks/ lunches. The staff is aware of any food allergies that are reported to the school. We read the ingredient list of all snacks served at school. This is why we require snacks served at school be store- bought and unopened.
Volunteering Questions
Q. I am a full time working parent, what if I am unable to fulfill the hours required for participation?
A: First, your family should make whatever childcare decision is best for your family. Having said that, many HRNS families are made up of families with one or more working parents. Our school offers flexibility with volunteering and event requirements that differ from other co-ops. Examples include -
All volunteer requirements and mandatory meetings can be “bought out”
Classroom volunteers can be grandparents, guardians, aunts, uncles, or even nannies
Families can indicate committee preferences for committees that match their family’s needs. For example, the family event committee often has events outside typical working hours, and the marketing and fundraising committee members typically have projects that can be done flexibly.
Q: What is a buyout?
A: A “buyout” is where families pay to exempt themselves from volunteer requirements. For example, families may choose to not attend a maintanance day for a fixed dollar amount. Each buyout amount can be found in the parent handbook.
Tuition and Fees Questions
Q: How much is tuition?
A: Tuition rates vary depending on the program your child is in, and how long they stay every day. A rate table can be found on the tuition page.
Q: What is the registration fee?
A: The registration fee is a one-time payment of $100 that covers various administrative costs associated with enrolling students in the school. [If possible add examples here such as background checks]
Q: What is the annual auction?
A: The annual auction is a Hastings Ranch Nursery School’s annual fundraising event, typically during the spring. It’s a fun-filled event for parents and the HRNS community to raise funds for long-term school needs.
Q: Do you offer refunds or credits?
A: Refunds or credits will only be given in exceptional circumstances. For example, families were offered refunds and credits due to the January 2025 Eaton Fires. Please contact us to discuss your specific situation.
Q: How are tuition increases determined by the school?
A: School fees and tuition is only increased with the approval of the Schools Board of Directors, which is made up of current parents and families. At HRNS, we strive to provide high-quality education at an affordable price
Q: I saw the school offers extended care options. What’s the tuition for extended care?
A: Rates for HRNS’s extended care options, also called “lunch bunch” and “stay & play” are typically charged per hour. Rates can be found in the Extended Day Tab under “Programs”.
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