The Wrap-Around Program (WAP) was designed to meet the needs of parents requiring childcare outside of the scheduled school hours. The WAP is committed to offering an environment consistent with the Montessori philosophy that places emphasis on the dignity of the child in a relaxed atmosphere. This program is an extension of the Montessori program, and the policies of the school are also adhered to for WAP.

WAP care is available only to children currently enrolled in the Greece Montessori School.

Families are required to sign a contract, making a commitment to a specific fee schedule. This fee schedule is based on a regular program of childcare use. Any change in the schedule of use will require two weeks prior notice in writing to the school administrator. Schedule changes, resulting in a decrease in use from the originally agreed to rate schedule, may not be made more than once in a nine-month (September - May) school year. Failure to provide two weeks required notification of a schedule change will result in fees being assessed at the contracted weekly rate. Attendance on unscheduled days may NOT be substituted for absences on scheduled days.

Parents may also contract to use the program for a maximum of six weeks during the school year (up to three weeks between September - January, and up to three weeks between February - June). Parents will be charged according to the WAP rate schedule and are required to follow the same rules as those using WAP on a regular basis. Two weeks advance notice to the Administrator is requested so that adequate staffing may be provided.

WAP recess is defined as those weeks on the GMS School calendar when school is not in session (typically the last two weeks in December, Winter Recess in February, and Spring Recess in March or April.) This program is not offered during school closing and Summer Recess.

Wrap-Around is staffed until 5:30 PM. Parents must pick up their child no later than 5:30 PM. If, for any reason, parents are unable to pick up their child by 5:30 PM, they must notify GMS by 4:30 PM. For all pickups after 5:30 PM, parents will pay the sum of $20 per half-hour or any part of a half-hour after 5:30 PM. If a child is not picked up by 6:00 PM, every attempt will be made to notify parents or the designated emergency representative. In the event no one can be reached by phone at the stated numbers, the Administrator will be called and the appropriate action will be taken.

Parents are billed on a bi-weekly basis at the end of the billing week. Payments should be handed personally to the Administrator or placed in the Administrator's mailbox. If payment is not received by Wednesday of the following week a $5 late fee will be charged. For security reasons, please pay by check. Children are not eligible to participate in the program if financial obligations are met as they are incurred. Should the child cease to be a student of GMS, he/she becomes ineligible to participate in the program.

The Greece Montessori Administrator reserves the right to limit the number of children in attendance in Wrap-Around. Priority will be given to contracts with the greatest number of hours used.

Children attending the morning session of Wrap-Around may bring breakfast to eat before the beginning of the school day. Breakfast should be kept simple with no cooking involved. Cold cereal with milk, juice, fresh fruit, bagels, or wholesome muffins are good choices.

Children attending the afternoon session should bring lunch. A refrigerator is available to keep perishable foods cold. Please make lunches nutritious. Avoid sugar and junk food items as well as items from fast food restaurants. No soda, gum, or candy is allowed. Keep lunches simple and nutritious. No "Lunchables" allowed. Pack foods with good vitamins and minerals such as vegetables with dip, sandwiches, soups in a Thermos, salad, fresh fruit, pasta, rice, cheese and yogurt.

Breakfasts and lunches should be packed in a plastic or cloth lunch box.. Boxes must be solid colors, NO cartoon characters. A Thermos is suggested for hot/cold items. Washable utensils should be packed if needed. Food should be packed in Tupperware or re-sealable containers. Please be sure to use containers that the child can open unassisted.

Greece Montessori School is focused on recycling and caring for our planet's environment. Please use Thermoses for drinks and wax paper/reusable containers instead of plastic bags/wraps for food. In keeping with the Montessori philosophy, allow your child to be responsible for preparing and packing his/her own lunch at home (with assistance, if necessary).

There is a rest period each afternoon. Parents should provide a sleeping mat with a plain cover sheet. No cartoon character sheets are allowed. You may also provide a blanket or other comfort item if needed during the rest period.

To facilitate sanitary conditions, coversheets are sent home every Friday to be laundered. Please send a clean sheet every Monday.

Before School 7:00am to 8:45am
Breakfast 7:00am to 8:15am (provided by parents)
Free Play
Story Time

After School 11:45am to 5:30pm
Lunch 12:00pm to 1:00pm (provided by parents)
Rest Time 1:00pm to 2:20pm
Outside playtime (weather permitting)
Arts and Crafts
Snacks (provided by school)
Story Time
Non-competitive activities such as singing, board games, etc.

Please note: The staff will not be able to give children either over-the-counter or prescription medication without written request from the physician and signed permission from the parents. Parents are invited to drop in whenever necessary to medicate their children.

Information on this page is to be considered a guideline and does not substitute for a written contract. Please see school administrator for arrangements.