Frequently Asked Questions

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Children must be potty trained and three years of age on or before November 2nd. 

My Own School is a cooperative school, meaning it relies on the support of our families. MOS parents work in the classroom once a week from 8:15 AM to 11:15 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. Throughout the year, parents will participate in monthly meetings, maintenance, and fundraising activities. Additionally, our annual Shrimp Feed Fundraiser is mandatory. For the year 2025 Shrimp Feed is scheduled for November 15th.

The working adult(s) must be live scanned and vaccinated in accordance with California law.

My Own School is a three-day-a-week program on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM. We adhere to the academic calendar of Calaveras Unified School District.

For the 2025-2026 school year tuition is $170 a month. The school year runs from August to mid June.

In addition to tuition there is a $30 non refundable registration fee per student and a $100 refundable security deposit per family.

Yes. My Own School is licensed by the state of California and must follow all vaccine guidelines. 

Class size can vary from 10-20 students depending on enrollment. We have one full time teacher as well as 3-5 working parents each day. Our child to teacher/parent teacher ratio ranges from 3:1 - 4:1