What will my child be doing while in the care of PC Tots?

PC Tots utilizes Creative Curriculum, which focuses on “Studies” to encourage your child to share their preexisting knowledge, explore, and exercise critical thinking skills around themes such as trees, wheels, ramps, clothing, and music. The classroom environment is primarily student driven. The children are encouraged to explore the classroom during “choice time” with elements of teacher directed time (Large Group Time, Read-aloud, Small Skill Group Time) as well. Your child will be working on a wide range of skills and activities which include:

  • Language Activities: Large group time allows children to share in discussions of experiences and concepts with which they are familiar and to share new ideas.

  • Gross Motor Activities: Outside time and our gym area activities help children to exercise and develop physically in fun and cooperative ways.

  • Number Recognition: Math concepts, such as size, shape, counting and one to one correspondence.

  • Listening and Literacy Skills: Reading aloud gives children the exposure to books and literacy skills, and encourages children to ask questions, think critically, and use prediction skills.

  • Discovery and Science: Simple science concepts are introduced through our Discovery Area, which includes a sand and water table to encourage children to learn about science through hands-on activities.

  • Matching, Sorting and Sequencing: There are many opportunities for children to exercise these pre-reading skills.

  • Creative Play: Our dramatic play area offers children the space to ‘pretend play’ and cooperatively work with their peers. Activities may include opening a restaurant or healing a sick pet at the veterinary clinic.

  • Independence Activities: Children will be supported and encouraged to develop independent skills such as dressing themselves, toilet learning, and tying of their shoes.

  • Art: Our art center will provide children opportunities to paint, collage, mold, and create individual masterpieces.

  • Music and Rhythm: Singing, music, movement, and dancing are a staple in our classrooms.

  • Social-Emotional: Our daily social-emotional curriculum utilizes Second Step, which helps children strengthen problem solving skills, share, build team work, and express their feelings positively.

What are your teachers’ qualifications?

PC Tots hires nurturing teachers who love working with young children and who will flourish in our safe and enriching environment. PC Tots hires ”lead” teachers and “assistant” teachers with a minimum of a high school diploma. Most of our teachers have either a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a Child Development Associate (CDA) degree. All teachers must be 18 years old and older, have passed finger printing and a background check, and hold a current CPR and first aid certification. 

Is my child old enough?

YES! PC Tots offers care and education for children 8 weeks old through 5 years old.

What is the public school age requirement? 

Utah public schools require children to be 5 by September 1st to begin the school year. If your child turns 5 after September 1st, PC Tots is equipped and trained to provide your child with a developmentally appropriate experience in our Preschool classroom.

What are the days and hours of your program?

PC Tots offers Monday through Friday programs, 7:30 am - 5:30 pm.

What are the ratios?

Infants 1:4    
Toddlers 1:4
Big Tots (ages 2) 1:7
Preschool (ages 3-5) 1:14

What if I want to see the PC Tots Center for a tour?

Please email our Center Director Alysha Gaskins at agaskins@gmail.com and our administration will schedule an onsite visit. We are available for tours 8:30am-11:30pm, Monday-Friday.

Do I need to send a breakfast and lunch? 

Yes, meals are not provided at PC Tots.  We will offer the first packed meal between 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. If your child arrives after 9:00 a.m. you will need to have fed them at home. If your child is bottle fed (formula or breast milk) you will need to prepare the bottle at home, label it with the preparation time, and cool it in our PC Tots refrigerator.

What if I am still breast feeding my infant?

If you want to continue to breast feed while your child is in the care of PC Tots, we will provide you with a feeding chair and private space to feed your baby.

What is your discipline approach?

PC Tots uses a Positive Discipline approach to encourage positive behaviors in the classroom. To learn more about our discipline approach, please see your Policies and Procedures and Parent Handbook >Discipline.

When will I know if we have a confirmed space?

Please submit an Admissions Application under the registration tab. Once your Admissions Application has been received, PC Tots will contact you with confirmation that your child has joined our first come-first serve waiting list. When a space becomes available, a representative from PC Tots will contact you to offer a placement for your child. To secure your child's placement, the family will be responsible for the first month of your child's tuition. 

How do I pay tuition? May I pay with a credit card?

PC Tots has an automated payment system. We accept VISA, Mastercard, Discover, checks, and exact cash. Our payment system will keep your credit card on file for monthly billing purposes.

What days are you closed?

PC Tots is open from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday.  We are open year-round and do not follow the Park City School District vacation and holiday schedules. We are currently only closed for the following days during the year (see Parent Calendar). You will be given ample notice if PC Tots will be open or closed for a specific holiday or due to weather-related conditions.

Is there a discounted rate for enrolling more than one child?

Yes, we offer 20% off an additional child.

What are your policies regarding sick children?

We cannot accept a child with a diagnosed communicable disease (measles, COVID, mumps, croup, chickenpox, etc.) or an apparent acute illness. Therefore, please do not send your child to the Center when sick or have signs of a possible contagious disease. If your child has a communicable disease, please keep them home until your doctor has released them from care and the child feels well enough to participate in Center activities. Parents must have arrangements available for alternative care. For an extensive list of illnesses please check the parent handbook page 32 and 33.