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New Family Guide

Essential information for preparing for your child’s first days at Burbank Montessori Preschool.

Getting started

School serves children ages 2–6. Hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Drop-off is 8:00–9:30 AM and pickup is 4:00–5:00 PM.

What to bring

Provide labeled bedding, a clean extra set of clothes, and diapers and wipes when needed.

Uniforms

Uniforms are worn Monday–Thursday. Friday is free-dress day.

Drop-off and pickup

An authorized adult age 18 or older must accompany each child and complete daily sign-in and sign-out.

Meals

Three homemade meals a day.

Parent communication

Families communicate through ClassDojo and directly with teachers or the director. Classroom cameras are available for real-time viewing only; recordings are not retained.

School policies

Important policies

Tuition and billing

Tuition is due on the first day of each month. A $25 late fee applies after the fifth, followed by $2 per day until paid.

Withdrawal notice

Permanent withdrawal requires one month’s written notice or payment of one month’s tuition.

Health and return

Children must be fever- and diarrhea-free for at least 24 hours before returning. Medication requires written parent authorization.

Food safety

The school is nut-free; outside food may not contain nuts.

Download parent agreement