Core Classes

Join the Fun and Make Friends at Parent Participation!

Attend class once a week with your child for a 14 week semester.

Come to class with your infant, toddler, or preschooler, and learn about the developmental stages of your little one while forming connections with other parents. Credentialed teachers provide opportunities for imaginative play, singing, art, sensory exploration, cooperative experiences and outdoor fun. Strengthen your parenting skills through guided discussions, guest speakers, and focused observation of your child. All adults in a parenting role are welcome (including nannies and grandparents). View class descriptions by clicking on the registration link below, then scroll down to your child's age group. Since we are part of the Adult School and parents attend our classes with their children, parents/caregivers must register themselves for classes (not their children).

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Young Toddler class enjoying the parachute on the playground.

Immunization Requirements

Parent Education

PPP Class Locations

Donations

Please consider making a donation to the Adult School Scholarship Fund. Help our students take a class that will enhance their ability to reach their professional, personal, and family goals. Scholarships cover a portion of the class fee for those needing financial support. This fund is made possible through our community's generous financial donations and the giving of their time at fundraisers.

Resources

Parent News and Updates for SLCUSD families from Dr. Eric Prater, our district Superintendent.
Support Services for families of San Luis Coastal Unified School District.
ReadySLO.org provides current information from the County of San Luis Obispo.
SLO County COVID-19 Emergency Information
First5 has put together information for families experiencing hardships due to loss of income and resources, as well as current Coronavirus Resource Updates. This organization connects families of children ages 0-5 to healthcare and other support services.
COVID-19 Financial Relief Options from CAPSLO
Facebook - Like our page! - Parent Participation ~ San Luis Coastal
Instagram - Follow us! - Parent Participation SLCUSD
The Five Protective Factors
Parent Participation Handbook - General program information and guidelines.
Scholarship and Donation opportunities - Experiencing a budget crunch? Apply for a scholarship. Want to help other parents? Make a donation.
San Luis Coastal Adult School - Learn about a variety of classes that are offered through the Adult School, fostering lifelong learners.
SLCUSD-San Luis Coastal Unified School District - Learn all about our district with helpful links for students, parents and staff.
SLCUSD Transitional Kindergarten Program - A program for children whose fifth birthday falls between September 2nd and February 2nd that is a bridge between preschool and kindergarten.
Birth and Baby Resource - A non-profit, community based, volunteer organization that helps educate, empower and support childbearing women and their families during pregnancy, birth and early parenting.
CAPSLO Child and Family Services - Community Action Partnership of SLO's comprehensive Child and Family Services program is designed to meet children's emotional, social, health, and nutritional needs. CAPSLO provides early learning and child care programs for children, birth to age 5, and families who are income eligible.
California State Preschools | First 5 Preschools - San Luis Obispo County Office of Education Child Development Programs.
Central Coast Family - A monthly publication connecting Central Coast families with the resources and information.
FIRST 5 of San Luis Obispo County - Advocates for quality programs and services supporting children, prenatal to age 5, to ensure that every child is healthy and ready to learn in school.
Parent Connection of San Luis Obispo County - Find links to parenting classes, free coaching and resources offered throughout the county.
Parents Helping Parents SLO - Provides a variety of free services and programs for families of children with special needs. Two lending libraries, which cover a wide variety of special needs topics, are also equipped with toys and games. PHP has a network of experienced staff and parents available for mentoring and support and a reliable source of current information, referrals, and training. PHP also regularly emails a Calendar of Upcoming Events to interested families.
SLO Help Me Grow - A county-wide system that supports children and their families by providing free developmental screenings and linkage to services that promote optimal growth, offering outreach and education, including developmental milestone activity packets.
National Association for the Education of Young Children - The NAEYC is dedicated to promoting excellence in early childhood education.
Zero to Three - The Nation’s Leading Resource on the first years of life.

FAQ

How much do Parent Participation classes cost?

Prices vary based on the length of the class. Classes currently range in price from $75 to $154 for a 14 week semester. Our summer session is typically 5 weeks.

May I bring my child's sibling?

Younger siblings may join classes for an additional fee of $45 per semester. When enrolling online, add "Sibling Fee" (under Product) to your cart. There is no charge for infant siblings under the age of 12 months.

May nannies, grandparents, or other care-givers attend class with my child?

Yes, any adult in a parenting role is welcome to attend class.

What if the class I want is full?

Always add yourself to the waitlist so we can determine our staffing needs. We do our best to accommodate everyone.

How can I register?

It's quick and easy to register online. You may also register over the phone 805.549.1222 or in person during office hours at the Adult School (1500 Lizzie St., Room H2, SLO).

May I visit a class and then decide if I want to register?

Yes! If there is space available in the class, you may visit once for free to check it out. Please notify the office before you visit.

Can I get a refund?

We know that with young children come many life and schedule changes. You may transfer classes during the semester at no cost, but once classes have begun, there are no refunds.

Do you prorate the class if I join late?

Although we do not prorate classes, we reduce classes to half price at the halfway point of the semester. You will see this reflected on our website when you register after the halfway mark.

What do you mean when you say that I’m the student, not my child?

Although both the adult and the child are students in the classroom, official enrollment must be in the adult's name, since we are an Adult School.

May I bring my spouse or partner?

We encourage families to attend together, and there is no additional charge for an extra adult.

Do you require children to be immunized?

Yes. As part of SLCUSD, and in order to prepare families for kindergarten entry in our district, our office checks CAIR (California Immunization Registry) for children attending classes. (Medical Exemptions must also be listed in CAIR.) Those with records that are not up to date or missing will be contacted by our office. View our Immunization Requirement Guide for more information.

I’m not sure which class to take. Can you help?

Classes are designed to fit specific developmental age ranges. Please be sure your child is the age of the class by the first class meeting. You may also reach out to the teacher (email addresses are on our staff page) to inquire about specific classes, as well as visit classes that have spaces available. If you have additional questions, feel free to contact the office at 805.549.1222 or send an email to parentparticipation@slcusd.org.