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Classes and Tuition

AN EMERGENT, PLAY-BASED CURRICULUM APPROACH

At Seedlings, we foster children’s development by using a play-based, child centered approach while still offering a daily schedule filled with opportunities for children to learn. We utilize learning areas such as free play, art, science, literacy, math and music. True curriculum for children comes from everything they experience. We emphasize the process rather than the product. Our teachers design developmentally appropriate activities which ensure the child’s success in attempting and accomplishing new tasks. Our goal is to build a sense of belonging, competency and self-reliance with a special emphasis on building problem solving skills and self-esteem.

Beginning in the Nursery program, children begin to build trust in others and overcome separation anxiety. As they progress through each school year, teachers enhance and refine these foundational skills and knowledge, culminating in our Pre-Kindergarten Program. By the time children graduate from Seedlings, they have developed appropriate classroom behavior, social skills, a passion for learning, and a strong sense of self-confidence.

There are limited openings for the CURRENT 2026-2027 school year program

Spiritual formation at seedlings

WONDER TIME

Seedlings uses an inclusive, multi-cultural approach and doesn’t teach any specific doctrine in the classroom. Wonder Time is an opportunity for LOPC’s Children’s Ministry leadership to join our Seedlings teachers with your children in their classroom. This special initiative is tailored specifically for our young learners. During Wonder Time, children come together with leaders from Seedlings and LOPC’s Children’s Ministry to make connections and familiarize the children with the faces they would see if they attend any of LOPC’s family programs or services.

Registration

Registration questions? email coleen@lopc.org

Registration Process

Registration for our school year program is processed in the following order:

First, we register those families currently enrolled in our Seedlings program, followed by their siblings (not currently enrolled). Then, we finish registration in this order:

• LOPC Members
• Families on our waiting list
• Community Members

Currently Enrolled Student Registration

Current Seedlings Families will register their students in February for the following school year.

Registration is done by priority numbers for those currently enrolled in the Seedlings program. Children of Seedlings/LOPC staff are accommodated first, then children of Board Members. Priority is then determined by family enrollment dates-the date which your oldest child first began at Seedlings (you must be continuously enrolled). When families have the same family start date, church members are served first and then a lottery system is used to assign numbers.

If you wish to register a sibling of a child who is currently in the program they will be registered after all children in the program are served, based on your priority number.

LOPC Member Registration

An LOPC member has completed the required membership class and is currently in the LOPC membership database.

Registration for members of the Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church will be online. Registration will be done on a first come, first served basis. Interested LOPC member families should email the Seedlings office  seedlings@lopc.org for registration instructions. If  your child’s age eligible class is full they will be placed on the waiting list for a $125 application fee. If there are openings we will contact you to complete the registration process.

Community Member Registration

Community Member Registration is for families that are NOT currently enrolled in our program, registered on our current waiting list, or a current member of the Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church (LOPC). Registration will be done online on a first come, first served basis beginning in February.

Important Registration Guidelines

• Space in all Seedlings classes is limited and may be filled by current Seedlings children and their siblings. If a space is not available at the time you register, you will be placed on the wait list for a $125.00 nonrefundable fee.
• If you have questions please contact the Seedlings office by emailing us.