In a preschool day, parents see the same rhythm: arrival, sign-in, free play, group time, lunch, rest, afternoon play, pickup. At COLCA, admission each day runs through the front desk kiosk. Parents and guardians sign their child in and out. Arrival between 8:30 and 9:30 without a doctor's note or prior notice brings a $20 late fee.
Children copy what matters to you. When you ask about their block tower or their painting, they learn their work is worth talking about. That habit shows up at home as longer stories and more questions. Families who come to designated activities see the room, meet the teachers, and their child settles faster. COLCA asks for parent participation at least twice a year.