Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, we are fully licensed by the state and meet all safety and health requirements.

We love to see your children every day, but if they are sick, please keep them home. The Michigan Department of Health has set guidelines, which we must follow:

Each week, we must report all cases of contagious diseases. We cannot accept a child for care if he/she has recently vomited, or has a fever, diarrhea, or profuse nasal discharge. All are signs of infection and are contagious symptoms. Children sent home with a fever may not return for 24 hours. We will not administer Tylenol or aspirin to treat a fever. This only masks the symptom of illness and contagion. Each day, we disinfect tables and play surfaces several times. We always have the children wash their hands before eating and after toileting, and teach them how to avoid spreading germs. Working parents must stay home when they are ill . Please contact emergency parents to take your place when you are ill. Due to the coronavirus, we will adjust these guidelines according to the recommendations of Wayne County and the State of Michigan.

 Although we strongly encourage your child to be toilet trained, it is not mandatory. We DO NOT require your child to be potty trained to get a start on his/her education. Each student who is not fully potty trained will be requested to wear a pull up during class. If child needs assistance in bathroom, we will talk them through the process. If they need further assistance, we will contact the guardian to come assist. We understand that children develop at their own rate. 

We have completely gone online for registration. Please visit jovial.org/apcp/hello to get started.

• Parent involvement with children in a hands-on learning environment.
• Parents assist the teacher by working in the classroom on a rotating basis.
• Sharing special times and memories with your child.
• Being a part of a small business that is run by the members.
• An opportunity to meet other parents of young children.
• Support during the joyous and trying times of child rearing.
• A place to make use of your talents.
• Fantastic events to create memories at for little or no charge!

 All children must be at least three or four by September 1st, for the three-year-old and four-year-old class.  Toddlers must be 18 months old by September 1st to attend the Parent-Tot class. If your child's birthday falls outside of these dates, we may still accept your child into the program. The board & teacher will review on a case by case basis.  

4-year class tuition $135 per month. 3-year class tuition is $95 per month. Parent & tot class is $50. If you would like to be considered partial co-op membership, tuition will be $20 more per month. If you would like to be considered non-co-op membership, tuition will be $40 more per month.

Every family is also required to raise or pay a fundraising fee. We do a variety of fundraisers each year. Families can participate or choose to just pay the fee.

Full co-op membership means you will be working in class 2-4 times per month to assist the teacher.  If you are unable to work on a scheduled day, it is your responsibility to arrange for a substitute.  Each family will also hold a job for the year to help the co-op run successfully. Partial co-op members will either hold or job or work in the classroom. Non-co-op members will not have to work in the classroom or hold a job.