Class Offerings
CCNS offers a variety of classes for children ages 2-5.
On-Site
Our on-site classes are all held at CCNS’s campus. We have two classrooms designed just for kids. Our on-site classes have a shared daily snack prepared by a co-op parent. On-site classes will get ample time outdoors playing in the garden and on the playground.
Wasatch Wanderers
Our off-site Wasatch Wanderers classes are held on local hiking trails in Salt Lake City led by our teachers and assisted by co-op parents. Wasatch Wanderers students will need quality, weather appropriate gear and will need to pack their own snack. Locations vary each week; most locations are within a 15 minute drive from the CCNS campus. Pick up/Drop off are at the hiking location.
Hybrid
Our hybrid offerings are a little bit of both. In our hybrid classes children will enjoy several days on-site at CCNS and 1-2 days off-site on the trails.
Class Schedules
Children must age appropriate on September 1 to enroll.
On-Site
TWO-YEAR-OLD CLASSES
Two-year-old classes, Explorers and Voyagers, meet twice a week on-site, where they spend time in the classroom and in they play yard. Preschool for two-year-olds is a great opportunity to introduce them to school and developmentally appropriate socialization.
THREE-YEAR-OLD CLASSES
Three-year-old classes meet three days a week. Our Adventurers meet on site. Children at this age thrive in our play-based program, as they are eager to explore their world and form social connections.
Wasatch Wanderers
2.5-3 YEAR OLDS
Little Wanderers meet on trails two days per week.
3-5 YEAR OLDS
Wasatch Wanderers meet on trails three days per week.
Hybrid
THREE-YEAR-OLD CLASSES
Three-year-old classes meet three days a week. Trailblazers is a hybrid option that meets on-site two days and on trails one day.
FOUR-YEAR-OLD CLASSES
Investigators and Pathfinders are hybrid classes that meets three times a week on-site and one day on trails. Research has shown that children attending preschool is a large indicator for both social-emotional and academic success later in school. Our four-day program, focusing on “readiness,” gives all children the social and self-help skills they need to enter kindergarten successfully even if it is their first experience in school.
schedule and pricing subject to change in future school years
Registration
Applications for the 24-25 school year will open on February 1st at 9:30am for currently enrolled families.
Open enrollment begins on February 12th at 9:30am.
Priority is given to returning students and their siblings. To apply, fill out an application once registration has opened. Upon review you will receive an invoice for the $50 non-refundable application fee. You will be notified of your placement or waitlist within 30 days.
Scholarship
Rose Deisley Memorial Scholarship Fund
In honor of a past student, and due to the generosity of the Deisley family, CCNS is able to provide scholarships for full or partial tuition to enable families in need.
The deadline for scholarship applications is April 15, 2024 for the 24/25 school year. Applicants will be notified by April 30th.
What people are saying
“In addition to the delight of getting to know the unique personalities of each and every one of my child's peers, a unique advantage of committing time to co-op in the classroom is exposure to the rich skill-set of the seasoned teachers at CCNS.”
— Emily Booth
“We love their play- based learning philosophy and access to the arts and nature. We're grateful to be part of this lovely community.”
— Kika Chelaru