Answers to common questions from families considering White Oak Children's Academy
White Oak does not provide before/after school care. We strive to be a very academic-driven program, and our focus remains on the core school-day experience.
White Oak's number one goal is to provide education in a safe and nurturing environment. We do incorporate a monthly Bible verse and short religion-themed lessons approximately once a month, typically lasting 10–15 minutes. Our Christian influence is woven into the culture of kindness and care throughout the school, not a primary academic focus.
October 1st is our birthdate cutoff:
Acorns: Child must be 3 years old by October 1st and be fully potty-trained.
Oaks: Child must be 4 years old by October 1st.
Mighty Oaks: Child must be 5 years old, turning 5 by December 31st, or pass an entrance assessment administered by Ms. Kim.
Seedlings: Ages 2–4 with a participating caregiver. No cutoff applies.
Absolutely. White Oak students need to be 100% potty-trained before starting. This requirement applies to the Acorns, Oaks, and Mighty Oaks classes. The Seedlings class (with a caregiver present) does not have this requirement.
All students should bring a small, nutritious snack each day. Students in the Oaks and Mighty Oaks classes (which run through the afternoon) should also bring a full lunch including a drink.
White Oak is a nut-free school — please do not send any nut products.
All drinks must be in spill-proof containers.
A $95 non-refundable registration fee reserves your child's spot.
Monthly tuition invoices are emailed to families.
Payment is due by the 15th of each month (August through April).
Accepted payment methods: check or ACH bank transfer.
Credit cards are not accepted.
Parent volunteers are warmly welcomed once classroom routines are established at the start of the year. Teachers will arrange volunteer schedules — common opportunities include weekly learning center rotations and helping with holiday parties. Talk to your child's teacher at the beginning of the year to express your interest.
Absolutely! White Oak takes approximately 4 field trips per school year. Because we do not have school buses, parents are required to provide transportation and accompany their child throughout the trip. Field trip dates are included in the school calendar.
