FAQ
At what age can a child begin coming to Good Neighbor Montessori?
Good Neighbor Montessori serves children from ages two through five years of age.
What is your admission procedure?
Admissions are based on space availability as well as determination by the staff that the needs of the child and the parent can be met by the school. At time of admission, age and gender may be considered to ensure a balanced class.
What is your Calendar?
Good Neighbor Montessori’s school year is from September through June. The school calendar follows the local school district’s calendar for holiday closures. We are closed for National holidays, winter and spring breaks.
What is Good Neighbor Montessori’s discipline policy?
Our school rules or manners are simple and are designed to protect the safety and welfare of the children, staff and environment. We do not punish children. Instead we allow children to experience the natural consequences of inappropriate behavior at school. We work on conflict resolution by guiding the children to use words to express feelings. Our discipline method is supportive, protective and instructive.
What is your summer program?
During the summer we offer two three-week sessions of fun, non-academic programs. Summer school attendance is optional.
What is your potty-training process?
The potty training process will begin upon notification from either the parents or the staff that the child is ready. At this time, the potty training transition (P.T.T.) form will be signed by both the parents and the head teacher. Once the staff determines that the child no longer requires the diapering service, this fee will be discontinued at the beginning of the following month.
What is the teacher to child ratio?
We keep the ratio of one teacher per eight or less children.
Does my child need to take a nap?
Naps are optional at the parent’s request.
My child is allergic to nuts. What are the Good Neighbor Montessori’s policies regarding this issue?
Good Neighbor Montessori is a Nut Free school. We enforce this policy strictly.
Does Good Neighbor Montessori provide lunch or snacks for our child?
No, we do not provide lunch. Parents pack their child’s lunch and afternoon snack daily. The staff can heat up the part of lunch that needs it. However, parents sign up once (or more) a month to provide an organic, nut-free and healthy morning snack for all the children in the classroom. Snacks are then available for the children throughout the day.
What if my child is not interested in the extra – curricular activities?
These are extra – curricular activities and are optional. The child may participate in these functions only if he/she is interested.