FAQs

  • No, we are a secular organization and committed to secular education. It turns out that churches have a lot of space and offer affordable rental fees.

  • definition: of or relating to worldly things or to things that are not regarded as religious, spiritual, or sacred; temporal: not pertaining to or connected with religion

    For The Curiosity Crew, here is how it translates to our classes:

    While religion and religious beliefs have a strong influence in historical events, secular curriculum does not present or endorse certain religious beliefs or teachings as factual. Furthermore, the science program will present information generally agreed upon by practicing experts in that field and will not incorporate religious philosophy.

  • Yes, we believe that opportunities for students and parents to get to know each other outside of academic classes is crucial to building strong bonds within our community. There will be optional field trips and social gatherings.

  • Absolutely! The Curiosity Crew is designed to complement child-led learning approaches like unschooling, Waldorf, Charlotte Mason, and Montessori. Our program fosters exploration, creativity, and collaboration, all within a supportive and engaging environment. We believe in empowering children to take ownership of their learning, which aligns perfectly with your homeschooling philosophy.

    We also offer opportunities for social interaction and skill development, which can be valuable additions to a child-led learning experience. Feel free to reach out here if you have any questions about how The Curiosity Crew can specifically support your homeschool journey!

  • This is dependent on the class and teacher. Most weeks, teachers will provide additional learning opportunities so families can extend the learning outside of the co-op and have opportunities for deep dives and rabbit holes. There may be additional work that your student needs to complete between classes.

    Our goal is for our time together to be an opportunity for collaboration and deep engagement, this may mean that some independent work may need to be completed outside of our meeting time. The amount expected will be age appropriate and vary for the different age cohorts.

  • Not at all! We know that kids all learn at their own pace. The Curiosity Crew fosters learning through hands-on exploration and play, which is perfect for learners of all abilities.

  • We are committed to meeting your child where they are and helping them continue to grow socially, emotionally and intellectually. As a small, private homeschool program, we do have limitations in what accommodations we can provide. Unsure if this would be a good fit for your student? Please reach out to use prior to registration to discuss their needs. Please reach out to us here.

  • At The Curiosity Crew, especially for our younger learners, learning is an active adventure! We focus on hands-on exploration, project-based activities, and engaging games, minimizing the need for long periods of sitting still. We understand the importance of physical activity and incorporate movement breaks and flexible seating options throughout the day.

  • If your child has any of the following symptoms please keep them home from classes:

    • A temperature over 100 degrees F within the last 24 hours

    • Vomiting or diarrhea within the last 24 hours

    • Any rash with an unknown cause

    • Test positive for Covid-19

    • Any symptoms that prevent your child from participating in co-op classes

  • Masks are not required. We are a mask-friendly environment. Please feel free to wear your mask for the duration of your visit.

  • Great question. We will do everything we can to make sure we don’t need to cancel a class. When a teacher needs to be absent, a substitute teacher will be arranged. If we need to cancel due to severe weather, we will work to provide a make-up day.

  • No, there isn’t an accrediting program for homeschool programs. You are your child’s educator and determine what is best for them.

  • Teachers may or may not be licensed but are masters of their trade. We don't believe you need to be licensed to be a great teacher.

  • We are currently committed to staying a 1 day a week program with opportunities to meet more informally for field trips and playtime other days.

  • Yes. Our goal is to add a cohort for students in 7th & 8th grade for the 2026-2027 school year and then expand into the high school years. Interested in middle school ages? Please join our waitlist here.

  • Grade level is defined by the following ages on September 1st of the current school year. Still have questions - please reach out to us at admin@curiositycrew.org

    Grade 1 - 6 years old
    Grade 2 - 7 years old
    Grade 3 - 8 years old
    Grade 4 - 9 years old
    Grade 5 - 10 years old
    Grade 6 - 11 years old

Program

  • Life happens and plans change. We get it! Given our small class sizes and limited space we ask that you confirm your schedule as best as possible before registering. You can receive a full refund (minus a $50 administration fee) if you cancel four or more weeks prior to the start of the semester. If you need to cancel between two and four weeks from the start of the semester, we can offer you a 50% refund (minus a $50 administration fee). We appreciate early notification, as it helps us plan accordingly. Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds within 2 weeks of the semester beginning or once the semester has started. This is because we've secured resources and prepared materials based on confirmed registrations.

  • No, we are a cohort model and believe that spending the day together as a group helps foster friendships and community.

Payment

  • We like to keep students of similar ages together. We believe that having similar developmental ages together is important for helping students form social bonds. We will do our best to differentiate our classes to make them challenging for each student. You are the expert of your child and if you have concerns please reach out to discuss your students needs with us. You can contact us here.

  • There are no volunteer requirements but if you are interested in helping we would love to hear from you. Please reach out to us here.

  • There is no attendance policy. While we encourage students to attend all classes, we understand that sometimes the best educational experiences happen on adventures with your family. However, we do not give refunds for missed classes.

  • Yes, please send a lunch with your child as well as a labeled water bottle. We are not able to provide refrigeration so please use an ice pack as needed.

  • We have a quick snack between blocks 1 and 2; we encourage you to send a snack with your child to eat at this time.

  • We are not currently peanut-free. We have a lunch policy of no food sharing. If your child has a severe allergy please reach out to us here to discuss further.

  • Absolutely. We would love to chat. Please reach out to us here to schedule a time.

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