Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
You may pay a semester at a time after registering for a year long class. Follow the prompts on the registration site for registering. Just before you enter your card information, you will be able to check a box that says “pay for semester” or “pay for year”. If you pay by semester, you will be automatically charged in January for the second semester.
Yes. In order to reserve your spot in the class for 2nd semester as well as to build trust and support within the class, all participants are registered for the year. However, if you can no longer attend, you can withdraw from the class by notifying the administrative assistant at parented@lacanadapc.org.
Yes, all non-ambulating babies under 3 months old are welcome to attend as long as they are being worn by the caregiver. You do not have to register non-ambulating babies.
Yes, childcare is available for children 6 weeks to 5 years during all our scheduled class times. Parents who need childcare for a sibling or during a Parent Only class are invited to use childcare services. You may register for childcare on the registration site. It is $150/child/semester.
Sibling discounts are automatically applied when children are registered for the same class. The first child is full price. Each additional child is $75/semester.
Some Parent Express classes meet in the evening. The topics of the classes vary. Our goal is to have monthly classes that cover a variety of topics for parents of children of all ages. Please check the website regularly for updates.
Parent Ed classes are intended to be a time for parents to bond with their child. Nannies are welcome to attend alongside a parent. Grandparents and other family members are always welcome to attend with child and parent as well.
You may drop a class at any time by notifying the administrative assistant at parented@lacanadapc.org. You may be eligible for a refund if it is within the time allowed by the refund policy.
All requests for refunds must be submitted in writing to the Parent Education Administrative Assistant at parented@lacanadapc.org.
- Fall Semester Classes: Prior to start of first class: 100% tuition refund. Through October 15th: 50% tuition refund. No refunds after Oct. 15.
- Second Semester Classes: Prior to start of first class: 100% tuition refund. Through March 15th: 50% tuition refund. No refunds after March 15.
Each teacher develops the curriculum for their own class, editing each year to keep up to date with current research. Parent Education does have "core messages" that serve as the foundation for all class curriculum based on the goals and values for the Parent Education program. All class curriculum are approved by the Program Director.