Before and After School
Montgomery School provides before and after school programs for Montgomery School students in Preschool through 8th Grade. The following is a description of these programs and cost.
Overview
Early Morning Care
- Available for all students from 7:30 - 8:10 am.
- Available in the gymnasium.
- Please park in the side lot and escort your child(ren) into the gym.
- There is no charge if a child is dropped off early by a bus.
- No need to sign up in advance
Afternoon Care
The program is managed by Montgomery School's Director of Operations, Carolyn Blair, in an atmosphere that fosters collaboration and movement.
- Available Mon-Thurs from 3:15-6:00 PM and 3:15-5:30 PM on Friday
- Available on a full time or drop in/occasional basis.
- Students will be provided a snack, given time to complete homework assignments, and will participate in a variety of supervised activities.
- You must sign your child out with an Afternoons staff member.
Rates
Early Morning Care
Early Morning Care is for children arriving 7:30 - 8:10 AM
- No charge for Prekindergarten and Kindergarten
- Grades 1-8 - $9.00 per day
- Parents will be billed at the end of each month based on their usage of care.
Regular Afternoon Care
Full-time Afternoon Care is for children who will attend afternoons on a regular basis. A commitment is made for the entire school year, and families are charged regardless if the child attends every day or not.
- Open to students in Playhouse - 5th Grade
- No charge for Playhouse/PreK/K
- Grades 1-5 - Total cost for the 2023-24 school year is $3,280
- Payments will be made in 8 monthly installments of $410 September - April via FACTS
Drop-in Afternoon Care
Drop-in Care is for students who need care on an occasional/per diem basis
- Open to students in Playhouse - 5th Grade
- No charge for Playhouse/PreK/K
- Your child's dismissal plan will need to be updated in Pick-up Patrol on the day/s your child will attend Afternoons
- If picked up before 4:30 PM, cost is $25 per day
- If picked up after 4:30 PM, the cost is $35 per day
- At the end of each month, you will be billed via FACTS based on the usage of care
Late Charges
Afternoon Care ends promptly at 6:00 PM on Monday through Thursday and 5:30 PM on Friday. There will be a late charge of $10.00 for every 15 minutes after the end time for parents who pick up their children late, including Playhouse/PreK/K students.
Terms and Special Circumstances
Payment is expected in full within ten working days of the invoice date and is the responsibility of the custodial parent. Unpaid bills over 30 days may result in suspension of the extended day privileges.
Parents meeting with a teacher or attending a meeting or activity related to school will not be charged if their children attend the early morning or afternoon program. On the day of your meeting or activity, please notify Carolyn Blair at cblair@montgomeryschool.org and the Business Office at accounting@montgomeryschool.org with the details.