Greensboro
Montessori School
CASA: Early Morning and Extended Daycare &
Summer Camp

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The GMS CASA program is a four star licensed childcare program, licensed by the state of North Carolina Division of Child Development. CASA provides before and after school care for children enrolled in the School. The CASA program is designed to accommodate parents’ busy schedules and provides an extension of the Montessori classroom philosophy in a safe and enriching environment. All children, ages 4 months and older, are eligible for CASA on days in which they are enrolled in regular classes. Children may register on a permanent contracted basis or use drop-in services when space is available.

Early Bird CASA

Early Bird is available from 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. prior to the beginning of each school day. Children must be signed in by an adult in the designated classrooms upon their arrival at school.

After School CASA

After school CASA is available as an extension of all Montessori programs beginning at 11:30 a.m. and ending at 6:00 p.m. Children may use CASA at the end of their regularly scheduled class. All children are divided into age groups and each teacher will provide a host of structured, enriching, and age-appropriate activities that children enjoy. Upon dismissal, children must be signed out by either a parent or person(s) authorized on the student emergency/transportation form. If an additional person needs to pick up a child, a written permission to pick up must be submitted by the parent. It can be faxed to the School at 665-9531, attention: Elizabeth Hughes

Napping Rooms

Young children who stay after lunch will nap in one of the toddler classrooms. After lunch, children will rest on mats provided by the School. If your child prefers a blanket for napping, you may bring one from home. During naptime, teachers will provide a peaceful environment for the children. Children are not required to go to sleep, but they must lie quietly on mats during the rest period. We request that children not be picked up early from the napping room so as not to disturb other children. Children are awakened from their naps at 2:00pm. Children 4 years or older, who are in our Half-Day Primary Program and who no longer take naps, may stay in their morning classroom until 2:30 each day. There is a special line designated to the 4 year olds on the CASA contract form. Please contact Nancy Hofer if you have questions.

CASA Registration

CASA fees for permanently enrolled children are based on actual school calendar days. Payment for CASA services may be made on a monthly basis, over 9 months, or one-time. If monthly payments are selected, payments are due on the 1st of every month beginning September 1 and ending May 1. A one-time payment is due on or before September 1. A late charge of $20.00 will be assessed for all payments received after the 10th of the month.
CASA registration forms are accepted on a first come, first served basis. Please fill out the Registration Form and return it to GMS as soon as possible. Please keep the white copy for your records and return the yellow copy to the School.

Snack

As a convenience to parents, the school provides snack for all the CASA students.

Drop-In CASA

Drop-In CASA is available at the rate of $7.00 per hour. Reservations must be made in advance to determine space availability and can be made by telephone or in person by contacting the office. No permanent Drop-In reservations will be accepted. Any care needed on a regular basis must be contracted.

Payment must be made by check for Drop-In CASA at the time service is rendered. Cancellation of Drop-In reservations must be made in person or by phone. Reservations will be billed if cancellation notice is not given in advance.

Cancellation/Change Policy

CASA registration may be cancelled or changed by submitting a written request to the office and related rate changes will be effective the first day of the following month.

Special CASA Days: School Closed – CASA Open

On days when the School is closed and CASA is open (teacher workdays, parent-teacher conference days) parents may sign up their children for CASA on a drop-in basis. Children must be pre-registered for those days so the School can provide appropriate childcare staff. To pre-register a child for these “special” days, please call the office prior to the day of special CASA. The charge for contracted CASA students is $5.50/hour. The charge for students not contracted with the CASA program is the drop-in rate of $7.00/hour.

Late Pick-ups/Early Arrivals

Children must be picked up from school or CASA at designated times. If you realize that you will be late picking up your child, you must call the office in advance. Drop-in CASA may be available to extend your pick-up time. Children picked up after scheduled dismissal will be billed at a rate of $5.00 per every 15 minutes late.

CASA Enrichment Programs

Each semester the School offers afternoon classes in a variety of enriching activities. A letter will go home to parents by mid September listing the available classes.