Policies & Rules
* A mask is mandatory if you are not COVID-19 vaccinated
* Bring your child directly to the childcare room.
* Do not drop off your child until 10 minutes before class starts.
* Pick up your child no later than 10 minutes after class ends.
* Children will be released ONLY to the person who dropped them off, or registered in authorized contact list, or informed otherwise.
* Bring your child freshly diapered.
* For the wellbeing of the other children and staff, refrain from bringing a sick child into the childcare area.
* Label all of your child's belongings with his/her name.
* The childcare room will provide age appropriate toys. For safety and hygienic reasons we ask that you refrain from bringing in your child's own personal toys.
* Disruptive or inappropriate behavior will not be acceptable. In these circumstances, parents/guardian will be notified immediately.
* Medications will not be administered by the childcare staff.
In the event of any emergency, if the parents/guardian cannot be reached to make arrangements for emergency medical attention, I authorize the person in charge of the facility to take my child to the closest available medical treatment facility and I give my consent for any and all treatment for my child when the child is in this center's care.
Ratio Maintenance Policy
It is required for us to maintain the student/teacher ratio as per the state guidelines. Due to many unforeseen circumstances time to time our teachers take time off. You must be aware and acknowledge that, to maintain the ratio, time to time we may need to combine the classrooms. In that case, the state guidelines will be followed.
COVID Policy
Fully vaccinated students, teachers, and staff with no COVID-19 symptoms do not need to quarantine at home following an exposure to someone with COVID-19, but must be tested within 48 hours after close contact with a COVID-19 case.
Child is confirmed or symptomatic pending results or a close contact.
1. A child within childcare facility is a confirmed or probable case of COVID-19.
a. The child and all siblings of the child are immediately excluded.
i. The confirmed positive child must be excluded until they are fever free for 24 hours without medication, with improving symptoms, and are at least 10 days past symptom onset or as directed by the local health authority. Note that these recommendations do not apply to persons with severe COVID-19 or with severely weakened immune systems (immunocompromised).
ii. Confirmed cases who do not develop symptoms can return after 10 days have passed since the first positive PCR test for COVID-19.
iii. Siblings who are close contacts are excluded at least 14 days after their last date of close contact to a known case.
2. A child with no known exposures to COVID-19 within the childcare facility is symptomatic and pending lab result for COVID-19.
a. The child is excluded until results of the test are negative. If positive, see scenario 1, if negative the child may return to care.
b. Siblings, classmates, and teachers of pending case should be monitored for symptoms while waiting for test results.
3. A child within the childcare facility is a close contact to a known COVID-19 case.
a. The child is excluded for 14 days after their last date of close contact to a known case.
b. Siblings, classmates, and teachers of child should be monitored for symptoms.
Parent of a child in care is confirmed or symptomatic pending results or a close contact.
1. Parent of a child within the childcare facility has been identified as a confirmed or probable case of COVID-19.
a. Children who are close contacts of the parent are excluded for 14 days after the last date of close contact with a known case.
2. Parent of a child within the childcare facility is symptomatic, pending results, and has had close contact with a known case.
a. Children who are close contacts of the parent are excluded until test results are in. If parent is positive, see scenario 1. If parent is negative children can return to care.
3. Asymptomatic parent of a child within the childcare facility has had close contact to a known case of COVID-19.
a. Children can remain in care, but should be monitored. If COVID -19 symptoms develop in the parent, children should be excluded, and treated as if parent was symptomatic and pending results as described above.
Provider/Staff Member is confirmed or symptomatic pending results or a close contact.
1. Provider/staff member within childcare facility has been identified as a confirmed to have COVID-19.
a. Provider/staff member must be excluded until they are fever free for 24 hours without medication, with improving symptoms, and are at least 10 days past symptom onset or as directed by the local health authority.
b. Children that are defined as close contacts with the provider/staff member are excluded for 14 days after the last know close contact to a known case.
2. Provider/staff member with no known exposures to COVID-19 within the childcare facility is symptomatic pending lab results.
a. Provider/staff is excluded until test results are in, if positive see scenario 1, if negative provider/staff member may return following the resolution of symptoms.
b. Children and other staff that were a close contact with provider/staff member should be monitored for symptoms until results are available.
3. Provider/staff member is a close contact to a known case of COVID-19.
a. Provider/staff member is excluded if symptomatic, however if the provider/staff member remains asymptomatic, they can work following CDC's critical infrastructure guidance. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/critical-workers/implementing-safetypractices.html
b. Children and Providers working with the impacted provider/staff member should be monitored for symptoms as well.
Safe Sleep Policy
Safe Sleep Practices:
1. Infants, less than one (1) year age, will always be placed on their backs to sleep. When, in the opinion of the infant's licensed health care provider, an infant requires alternative sleep positions or special sleeping arrangements, the provider must have on file at the facility written instructions, signed by the infant's licensed health care provider, detailing the alternative sleep positions or special sleeping arrangements. Caregivers will put the infant to sleep as specified in the written instructions.
2. When infants can easily turn from their stomachs to their backs and from their backs to their stomachs, they shall be initially placed on their backs, but shall be allowed to adopt whatever positions they prefer for sleep. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that infants are placed on their back to sleep, but when infants can easily turn over from their back to their stomach, they may adopt whatever position they prefer for sleep. We will follow this recommendation by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
3. Sleeping infants shall have a supervised nap/sleep period. The caregiver shall be positioned where he or she can hear and see the infant. The caregiver shall physically check on the infant frequently during napping or sleeping and shall remain in close proximity to the infant in order to hear and see them if they have difficulty during napping/sleeping or when they awaken.
4. Equipment such as a sound machine, that may interfere with the caregiver's ability to see or hear a child who may be distressed, is prohibited.
5. Steps will be taken to keep infants from overheating by regulating the room temperature, avoiding excess bedding, and not over-dressing or over-wrapping the infant. Infants should be dressed appropriately for the environment, with no more than one (1) layer more than an adult would wear to be comfortable in that environment. Caregivers will conduct physical checks of the infant to ensure the infant is not overheated or distressed.
6. The lighting in the room must allow the caregiver/teacher to see each infant's face, to view the color of the infant's skin, and to check on the infant's breathing and placement of the pacifier (if used).
7. All caregivers will receive in-person or online training on infant safe sleep based on AAP safe sleep recommendations. This training must be completed within 30 days of employment or volunteering and will be completed every three years.
Safe Sleep Environment
1. Room temperature will be kept at no less than 68°F and no more than 85°F when measured two feet from the floor. Infants are supervised to ensure they are not overheated or chilled.
2. Infants' heads and face will not be covered during sleep. Infants' cribs will not have blankets or bedding hanging on the sides of the crib. We may use sleep clothing (i.e. sleep sack, sleepers) that is designed to keep an infant warm without the possible hazard of covering the head or face during sleep/nap time.
3. No blankets, loose bedding, comforters, pillows, bumper pads, or any object that can increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation will be used in cribs, playpens or other sleeping equipment.
4. Toys and stuffed animals will be removed from the crib when the infant is sleeping. When indicated on the Infant and Toddler Feeding and Care Plan or with written parent consent, pacifiers will be allowed in infants' cribs while they sleep. The pacifier cannot have cords or attaching mechanisms.
5. Only an individually-assigned safety-approved crib, portable crib, or playpen with a firm mattress and tight-fitting sheet will be used for infant napping or sleeping.
6. Only one infant may occupy a crib or playpen at one time.
7. Sitting devices such as car safety seats, strollers, swings, infant carriers, infant slings, and other sitting devices will not be used for sleep/nap time. Infants who fall asleep anywhere other than a crib, portable crib, or playpen must be placed in the crib or playpen for the remainder of their sleep or nap time.
8. No person shall smoke or otherwise use tobacco products in any area of the child care facility during the period of time when children cared for under the license are present.
9. Home monitors or commercial devices marketed to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) shall not be used in place of supervision while children are napping and sleeping.
10. All parents/guardians of infants shall be informed of and given the facility's written Safe Sleep Policy at enrollment.
11. To promote healthy development, infants who are awake will be given supervised "tummy time" for exercise and for play.
Waiver of Liability, Release, Assumption of Risk & Indemnity
Waiver of Liability, Release, Assumption of Risk & Indemnity Agreement Notice is a legally binding agreement. I understand that by agreeing this Childcare Waiver of Liability, I release and hold harmless St. Louis Montessori (STLM), and its owners, directors, officers, advisors, employees, agents, instructors, volunteers, childcare workers, and all other persons or entities acting for them from any and all claims, demands, suits, cost and charges, in connection with or arising out of STLM's childcare service, including but not limited to, personal injury, property damage, bodily harm, injury, liability, claims, demands, damages, cost, expenses, actions and causes of action in respect of death, loss or damage to the child, or by the child, regardless of cause or to arise by reason of or during participation in the STLM's premise. I understand I must pay the set childcare fee understanding the risks associated with STLM's childcare related services. I understand that if my child should become inconsolable, I am responsible to take to my child/children back to home. I have read and understand the Childcare Policy. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of MO, without reference to conflicts of laws or choice of laws rules. All legal actions relating to this Agreement shall be brought in the state or federal courts located in the State of MO. By accepting I consent to be contacted via telephone, pre-recorded message, and text messages on behalf of STLM at the telephone number provided.
Tuition
2022 Year Tuition Fees (Starting January):
Up to 2 Years 2-3 Years 4-5 Years
Full Time $1,390 $1,290 $1,250
4 Days $1,280 $1,170 $1,150
3 Days $1,170 $1,050 $1,040
2 Days $1,070 $960 $950
For new registration, a non-refundable $149 will be required immediately upon confirmed registration.
Upper class sibling discount is 10%. (full-time enrollment only)
NOTE: Credit Card payment fee is 3.5%, will be applied to the following month
You AGREE to pay $149 non-refundable fee upon completing the registration.
Tuition late fee is $25/day after 5th of the month.
Un-enrollment Policy
It is mandatory to have a written one month notice prior to withdrawing the student.
One month's tuition is immediately due upon receiving a written unenrollment communication.
Payment Policy
Payment is due on the 1st of each month
Payment accepted is: Check, & Credit/Debit card on File
A Card (Credit or Debit)on file is requested at the time of registration for Payment.
A 3.5% transaction fees for card processing will be required (the CC processing company charges us), and will be added with the next month's tuition. Thanks for your understanding.
For late payment or any declined credit/debit card NSF, a fee $35 will be charged for each occurrence,. As mentioned above, a 3.5% transaction fee will be applied when you pay by Card.
