FAQs

Does my child need to be potty trained?
The twos and threes do not need to be potty trained. Parents are asked to send diapers, wipes and a changing pad to school with their child. Fours are required to be trained. If a condition exists that prevents an older child from training, a waiver may be granted by the Board of Directors. We suggest that all students have a change of clothes with them, in case of accidents or too much glitter glue!
 

Can my child be placed in a higher grade?
RPCNS follows Montgomery County Public Schools standards for class eligibility. All attending children must reach the age of the class by September 1st  of that school year.
Ex: A child must be two by September 1st, 2011 to enroll in the twos class for the 2011-2012 school year.
 

Is each family allowed only one co-oper?
Many families split their co-oping responsibilities between two or three people. If a mom, dad and grandma all want to spend time in the classroom, we enjoy having more adults share their talents and experiences! We ask that if you do have more than one co-oper for your child, that you decide who will co-op when, so shifts are not forgotten. In addition, every person who co-ops must have the following on file at the school:

• Proof of age (usually a copy of a driver’s license)
• Release of Information Form- to run background checks against the sex offenders database
• Medical Report- one page form to be filled out by your doctor
• Form of completion of our Health and Safety tour (tour takes about 15 minutes)

Extra forms can be provided by the Admissions Director at your request.
 

Is there training required to co-op?
You are a parent—you are more than qualified to co-op! We do have a New Parent Orientation to address the specific questions and concerns of parents doing this for the first time. There is also a mandatory school-wide Orientation held a few days before the first day of school. At that time you will have the opportunity to ask questions, meet with your child’s teacher, receive your job assignment and talk with the other parents. And veteran co-opers are always willing to answer questions or lend a hand.