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[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”faq” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#ffffff” background_blend=”multiply” custom_padding=”38px|0px|29px|0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_toggle title=”What is the schedule for Leap?” open_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ closed_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#00b3e3″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”30px” open_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”30px” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”||||||||” title_font_size=”18px” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” border_width_all=”0px” border_color_all=”#004E8E” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Our program runs Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. There are no half-day or 2\/3 day options at this time.<\/p>\n
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Leap runs from August to June.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”How old should my child be to be enrolled in Leap?” open_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ closed_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#00b3e3″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”30px” open_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”30px” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ title_font=”||||||||” title_font_size=”18px” hover_enabled=”0″ border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” border_width_all=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
Children must be 3 years old and fully potty trained.<\/span><\/p>\n We encourage families to enroll in TK or Kindergarten once students are age-eligible.<\/span><\/p>\n Birthday criteria for the 2026\u20132027 school year:<\/strong><\/p>\n Transitional Kindergarten (TK) is designed for students who turn 5 years old on or after September 2, 2026, and before June 2, 2027.<\/span><\/p>\n TK Birthdate: 9\/2\/21 \u2013 6-2\/22<\/span><\/p>\n Kindergarten students must be 5 years old before September 2, 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>Kindergarten Birthdate: 9\/2\/20 \u2013 9\/1\/21<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Does my child have to be potty trained?” open_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ closed_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#00b3e3″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”30px” open_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”30px” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”||||||||” title_font_size=”18px” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” border_width_all=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Yes. It is required that your child is potty trained before entering this program.<\/p>\n What does “fully potty trained” mean?<\/strong><\/p>\n Children must be completely toilet trained. This includes the awareness to ask and use the bathroom without reminders, ability to manage clothing without help, ability to wipe appropriately, flush, and wash hands without assistance.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Will lunch be provided?” open_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ closed_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#00b3e3″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”30px” open_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”30px” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ title_font=”||||||||” title_font_size=”18px” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” border_width_all=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Upon registration, parents can elect to purchase lunch for a weekly fee of $30. Students are also welcome to bring their own meals. Time will be allotted for a snack after their nap, as they transition to outdoor play if parents choose to send one.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Is there before and after school care available?” open_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ closed_toggle_text_color=”#000000″ closed_toggle_background_color=”#00b3e3″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” use_icon_font_size=”on” icon_font_size=”30px” open_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” open_use_icon_font_size=”on” open_icon_font_size=”30px” disabled_on=”on|on|on” _builder_version=”4.16″ title_font=”||||||||” title_font_size=”18px” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” border_width_all=”0px” disabled=”on” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Yes, for an additional cost through DFEO, via ACCESS, programs composed of two plans that offer before and after school enrichment opportunities to Downey Unified Leap students.<\/p>\n