At the current time, each family is responsible for one workshop, event, class, series or field-trip each semester. The families don't necessarily have to lead the class themselves, they can instead find someone from the community, or arrange for a field trip or some other educational experience. Often what is offered is based on what the children have requested. Sometimes the children themselves lead the classes. TALC is not a drop-off center.
Parents stay and use the time for enrichment and support.
If a parent cannot stay, he or she must find an adult present who is willing to be responsible for his or her children that day. There is no compulsion or grading and classes are multi-age. Socialization for both parents and children is an important part of the center. Deep friendships among families have developed, and people often get together for extra outings and outside classes in the community as a result of the connections they've made at the center. The amount charged per family has varied greatly over the years, based on rent and insurance costs, and the number of families involved.