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Tahoe Kids Academy

2026/2027 Program

Schedule, age groups, parent contributions, and academic calendar

Program Overview

What to expect for the upcoming year

Ages 5-10

Classes and groups are thoughtfully structured based on enrollment numbers and student ages to ensure optimal learning environments.

Monday–Friday

Classes are held each weekday with monthly field trips that extend learning beyond the classroom.

9am–3pm

Classes and activities take place daily, including generous outdoor playtime and a relaxed lunch break.

Flexible Enrollment

Families can choose the enrollment tier that best fits their child's weekly rhythm and school-year goals.

Age Groups

Optimized for collaborative learning

Narrow Age Ranges

Each group spans a maximum of three years, keeping children close in developmental stage so instruction and activities meet them where they are.

Multi-Age Benefits

Within each group, older students practice leadership while younger students gain confidence through collaboration with peers just ahead of them.

Adaptive Grouping

As enrollment evolves, we adjust groupings to maintain balance, ensuring each child is placed where they can learn and grow effectively.

Class Structure

Designed around our students

Enrollment-Based

Classes are formed each year based on the number of enrolled students and their ages, so every group is right-sized for meaningful interaction.

Small Class Sizes

Low student-to-guide ratios ensure every child receives individual attention and the support they need to thrive academically and socially.

Tailored Curriculum

Each class follows a curriculum adapted to its specific age range and group dynamics, blending structure with the flexibility to meet individual needs.

Parent Contributions

A community built together

Community Driven

TKA is a small, parent-led community. We rely on the support of our families to create an enriching experience for every child.

Tier-Based Hours

Monthly contribution requirements are set by Enrollment Tier: Full Time: 6 hrs/month; Part Time: 3 hrs/month. Contributions include classroom help, field trip driving, fundraising, campus maintenance, and more.

Tracked & Transparent

Hours are tracked in our system and families receive monthly email reports. Unperformed hours at year-end are deducted from the tuition deposit at $$20/hour.

Sessions

School-year session dates

Session 1Sep 7, 2026 - Oct 9, 20265 weeks
Session 2Oct 19, 2026 - Nov 20, 20265 weeks
Session 3Nov 30, 2026 - Dec 17, 20263 weeks
Session 4Jan 4, 2027 - Feb 12, 20276 weeks
Session 5Feb 22, 2027 - Apr 2, 20276 weeks
Session 6Apr 12, 2027 - May 21, 20276 weeks
Session 7Jun 1, 2027 - Jun 23, 20274 weeks

Academic Calendar

Dates for the 2026–2027 school year

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