TOPS Two Year Old Program offers an intimate grouping of two year olds as a first school experience. Children have an opportunity to explore and create in a setting designed with two year olds in mind. We offer: warm, nurturing relationships low child to adult ratios developmentally appropriate activities music and stories in small groups emphasis on problem solving nutritious snack Our focus is on relationships with teachers, parents and children as we learn and play together. Because of their unique needs, the two year olds are in a classroom separate from our other multi-age groupings. This first TOPS year is a quiet, supportive transition to the next preschool age group. Eligibility Children must be 2 years old by December 2 to enroll. Parents may leave during the morning only when their child has physically turned 2. Parent Involvement Parent participation is an important part of a child's preschool experience. Parents will work at the school 6 times in the 10 month school year (approximately once every 6 weeks). In addition parents are required 1) to work one Saturday morning maintenance workday per year, and 2) to serve on the Executive Board or other parent committee. There are also fundraising events, parent education evenings, and a back to school night which parents are encouraged to attend.