MONTESSORI CHILDREN’S COTTAGE 4009 SHERWOOD LANE HOUSTON, TEXAS 77092

713-686-5427 CHILDREN’S COTTAGE INFANT CENTER

3910 BROOKWOODS HOUSTON, TEXAS 77092

713-686-7658

The Montessori Children’s Cottage was established in 1970.

Marilla Cohen, President and founder, opened the school January of that year, with a group of four children in a three-hour program. Having worked in the public schools as both a teacher and psychologist, Mrs.Cohen said she was aware of the need for early education, not widely accepted. Mrs.Cohen was also the first to offer Montessori full-day programs so that mothers who returned or entered the professional field in the early ‘70s could leave their children for an extended day. Later in 1984, Mrs.Cohen opened the first all-day infant center, despite many child care specialists insisting it couldn’t be done. “We built an enviroment designed especially for infants”. Fourty six years later it is sucessfully operating. We can tell the difference in the children who entered as infants as we followed them through our school. “It was a good decision,” she added. Mrs.Cohen is very proud that some staff have been with her for more than twenty four years. She and her son Lee continue to operate an Infant Center and a Young Children’s Center near TC Jester and the North Loop West.

MONTESSORI CHILDREN’S COTTAGE 1970 – 2020

MONTESSORI CHILDREN’S COTTAGE 4009 SHERWOOD LANE HOUSTON, TEXAS 77092

713-686-5427 CHILDREN’S COTTAGE INFANT CENTER

3910 BROOKWOODS HOUSTON, TEXAS 77092

713-686-7658

Thank you for choosing Montessori Children’s Cottage / Children’s Cottage Infant Center. We are licensed by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and adhere to the minimum standards set by the state. You may view those standards by going to www.tdprs.state.tx.us . Montessori Children’s Cottage / Children’s Cottage Infant Center is inspected on a regular basis and those inspection reports are available for you to review at the TDFPS web page. If at any time you wish to contact childcare licensing you may do so by calling their main number, 713-940-5400. The local DFPS office is located at 2221 West Loop South, Houston, Texas 77027. Their mailing address is: P.O Box 16017, Houston, Texas 77222-6017, Mail Code 182.6. All suspicions of child abuse and neglect must be reported by calling 1-800-252-5400. Parental involvement is important to us. You are welcome to visit the center at any time during operation hours without having to inform us prior to your visit! Prior to addmitting your child into the center, you must proide the school the following information:

The childcare enrollment form must be completely filled out

Statement of child’s health (see Physical Examination Sheet)

Immunization records

Emergency medical authorization

Name, address and phone number of the child’s school

Name, address and phone number of the child’s physician

Information on who to contact in case of emergencies

Names of person who the child may be released to

After your initial paperwork is complete, it is your responsibility to notify the school of any changes.

CHILDREN’S COTTAGE, INC. 4009 SHERWOOD LN 3910 BROOKWOODS

HOUSTON, TEXAS 77092 713-686-6427/713-686-7658

Student’s Name:____________________________________________ D.O.B_________________

Enrollment Date:____________________ Entry Date:_____________________

Address:_____________________________________________________________________

Teacher:_______________________________________

Father’s Name:__________________________ WK#__________________ HM#____________________

Mother’s Name:_________________________ WK#__________________ HM#____________________

How did you hear about Children’s Cottage?_________________________________________________

(If you were referred, please give the name of the person who referred you!)

Tuition: $_____________________________

Reg & Supply Fee: $_____________________________

Application Fee: $_____________________________

Subtotal: $_____________________________

Other Fees: $_____________________________

Total Fees: $______________________________

Payments: $________________________ CHECK#_______________ DATE:_________________

CASH: $_______________ DATE:_________________

MONEY #_______________ DATE:_________________ ORDER

Payments: $________________________ CHECK#_______________ DATE:_________________

CASH: $_______________ DATE:_________________

MONEY #_______________ DATE:_________________ ORDER

CHILDREN’S COTTAGE, INC. REGISTRATION FORM

Registration Information (Please Print) Child’s Name: _________________________________________________ _____________________ ___ ______________ ___ /___ Last First Middle Name Child is called Age Date of Birth M F _______________________ ___________________________________________________ ____________________ Father’s Name Home Address City State Zip Code Home # _____________________ _________________________ _________________________________________________ Drivers License # Date of Birth Email Address Place Of Employment:_________________________ Work Address:__________________ Work #:_________________

Work Hours:_______________ Occupation:____________________________ Cell Phone:________________________

_______________________ ___________________________________________________ ____________________ Mother’s Name Home Address City State Zip Code Home# _____________________ _________________________ _________________________________________________ Drivers License # Date of Birth Email Address Place Of Employment:_________________________ Work Address:__________________ Work #:_________________

Work Hours:_______________ Occupation:____________________________ Cell Phone:________________________

Is there a custody order concerning this child?_____Yes____No If yes, please submit a copy of the custody order. Name of custodial parent:__________________________________ I hereby authorize Montessori Children’s Cottage to allow my child to leave the childcare operation ONLY with the following persons. Please list name & telephone number for each. Childrens will only be released to a parent or a person designated by the parent/guardian after verfication of ID. Name:_______________________ Phone:__________________ DL#:_________________ Relation:________________

Name:_______________________ Phone:__________________ DL#:_________________ Relation:________________

Name:_______________________ Phone:__________________ DL#:_________________ Relation:________________

In the event that a child is left after school closing and we are unable to contact any persons authorized to pick up my child and to call in case of emergency (other than parents): Name:______________________Phone:__________________Work#:_________________ Relation:________________

Name:______________________Phone:__________________Work#:_________________ Relation:________________

Name:______________________Phone:__________________Work#:_________________ Relation:________________

Date : _____________________ Signature: ____________________________________________________ (Use back of this form if you have more names to include for calling or up of your child)

Emergency Medical Care:

Doctor Address Phone Number

Hospital Address Phone Number I hereby authorize Montessori Children’s Cottage to take my child to the above name physician or facility for medical treatment in the event of an emergency in which neither parent can be reached. _______________________________________________ _____________________________ Signature Date I hereby authorize any licensed physician or medical treatment center to treat my child in case of an emergency in which the above named physician cannot respond. _______________________________________________ _____________________________ Signature Date I understand that my child is to be left and picked up with the acknowledgement of a staff member, and I have been informed of the school’s tuition fees, programs and policies. _______________________________________________ _____________________________ Signature Date I Do____ Do not____ authorize Montessori Children’s Cottage to include my child in supervised water activities. _______________________________________________ _____________________________ Signature Date I Do____ Do not___ give permission for my child to be photographed and the photographs to be displayed. _______________________________________________ _____________________________ Signature Date How did you hear about our school?____________________________________________________________________ Previous child care arrangements or school attended:______________________________________________________ Who or what influenced your decision to enroll in Montessori Children’s Cottage (i.e. MCC staff, friends, company, school etc.)_________________________________________________________________________________________

MONTESSORI CHILDREN’S COTTAGE TUITION AND FEES POLICY-MONTHLY ENROLLMENT

Name of child enrolled:_____________________________________________________________________ Date of admission:_____________________________________ Date of withdrawal:_____________________________________ ENROLLMENT FEES Upon enrollment, the following are due and payable: Registration Fee: $200 First month of tuition All fees are non-refundable Supply fee (for Sherwood School only) $50 due with March tuition $50 due with September tuition

ALL FEES PREPAYMENT OF TUITION AND DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE. Tuition is only

pro-rated for students entering after the first of the month. ____________INITIAL

SPECIAL FEES Activity Fees and Supply Fees will be assessed where applicable during the year. TUITION

1. Tuition is charged in advance and is due by the last school day of each month. Tuition is payable by check,

cash or money order only. TUITION RECEIVED AFTER THE LAST SCHOOL DAY OF THE MONTH WILL BE

CONSIDERED DELINQUENT AND WILL HAVE A 10% LATE FEE ADDED. Both tuition and late fees must be paid

before a child can attend. ________INITIAL

2. Returned checks must be replaced within 24 hours with cash, money order or cashier’s check. A $35.00

returned check fee will be charged. If two checks are returned, personal checks will no longer be accepted and

all payments must be in cash, money order or cashier check. ________INITIAL

3. Any child picked up after 6:05 will incur a late charge of $5 for every 5 minutes until the child is picked up,

payable to the caregiver at that time. ________INITIAL

4. We are closed for the holidays in December. (Please refer to the yearly calendar.) Tuition is due on the last

school day of the month before the holiday break. TUITION RECEIVED AFTER THIS TIME WILL BE CONSIDERED

DELINQUENT AND WILL HAVE A 10% LATE FEE ADDED. ________INITIAL

TUITION REFUNDS OR ADJUSTMENTS ARE NOT MADE FOR VACATION, ILLNESS OR ANY OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES. ________INITIAL

WITHDRAWALS

30 day’s notice from the parent is required before withdrawing a child from school. Student records will be released only after all financial obligations have been satisfied. ________INITIAL COLLECTIONS Should it be necessary to turn an account over to a collection agency or pursue collection through Small Claims Court, parent(s) agree to pay all collection, court and/or all legal fees incurred in such collection. ________INITIAL

MONTESSORI CHILDREN’S COTTAGE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO WITHDRAW ANY CHILD AT ANY TIME IF IT IS CONSIDERED TO BE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE CHILD OR THE SCHOOL. ________INITIAL

In signing this policy, the parent agrees to the regulations and procedures of Montessori Children’s Cottage as stated above. All tuition policies prior to January 1, 2018 are null and void. ___________________________________________ _________________________________ Parent/Guardian’s Signature Date

Policy for the Exclusion of Ill Children

Please Do Not Bring Your Child If:

1. Fever: Auxiliary temperature over 99 degrees (infants’ todllers), oral temperature over 100 degrees. Glass thermometers are discouraged for oral temperatures for children.

The child can return 24 hours after fever has broke without the aid of a pain or fever reducer. 2. Behavior: if a child looks or acts differently: awake all night and crying , unusually tired, pale, lack of

appetite, irritable or restless.

3. Respiratory: Breathing difficulties, e.g. wheezing. Initial onset of cold with watery eyes and clear nasal drainage along with sneezing. Cold with yellow-green discharge and/or prolonged cough.

4. Vomiting: More than usual infant “spitting up”.

5. Diarrhea: Is characterized by frequent watery or green-colored bowel movements which are not related to medications or food reaction.

6. Rash: Undiagnosed rash other than mild diaper or heat rash.

7. Sore Throat: Sore throat that needs culturing because other signs are present.

8. Re-admittance to school for the following communicable diseases shall be:

a. Chickenpox – all lesions are dry and crusted. b. Impetigo (blisters covered with honey-colored crusts) – atleast 24 hours after the start of

medication. If there is no improvement in 48 hours, the child should be reassessed by the physician.

c. Conjunctivitis-(“Pink Eye”- redness of eye with burning and thick purulent discharge)- atleast 24 hours after the start of medication and no drainage present.

d. Lice and Scabies- 24 hour following the medical treatment. e. Pin Worms- no restrictions following the start of treatment f. Hepatitis- physician’s statement required for re-admittance. g. Strep throat- no sooner than 48 hours after the start of oral medication or 24 hours after an

injection.

CHILDREN’S COTTAGE, INC. / CHILDREN’S COTTAGE INFANT CENTER 4009 SHERWOOD LANE 3910 BROOKWOODS

713-686-5427 713-686-7658 HOUSTON, TEXAS 77092

713-681-4957-FAX

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

____________________________________________________________ Child’s Name Birth date

Parent’s Signature Date

IMMUNIZATION HISTORY: Enter the Day, Month and Year of each dose. DO NOT USE (/) OR (X).

Type of 1st Dose 2nd Dose 3rd Dose 4th Dose 5th Dose

Vaccine Day-Month-

Year Day-Month-

Year Day-Month-

Year Day-Month-

Year Day-Month-Year

D.P.T

POLIO

M.M.R.

H.I.B.

H.E.P.B.

TINE TEST

Special Needs Statement This includes, but is not limited to, allergies, existing illness, previous serious illness and injuries, hospitalization during the past 12 months and any medications prescribed for continuous, long-term use. If not applicable, please fill in “N/A”

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

VISION R 20/ ________ L 20/ ________

PASS FAIL

SIGNATURE ____________________________________________

DATE _____________________________________

HEARING 1000 Hz 2000 Hz 4000 Hz

R PASS FAIL

L

SIGNATURE ___________________________________________

DATE ______________________________________

I certify that the above named child is free of communicable disease and is physically and mentally able

to participate in group activities.

________________________________________________________________________________________________

Signature of Examining Physician Date

________________________________________________________________________________________________

Physical Address Phone Number

POLICY

HOURS OF OPERATION: 7:00AM – 6:00PM Monday-Friday. Any child left after 6:05 will incur a late charge of $5 for every 5 minutes until the child is picked up, payable to the caregiver at that time. We are closed on Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day through New Year’s Day & twice a year for teacher in-service. TUITION PAYMENT DUE: Payment is due on the 26th of each month and a 10% late fee will be applied to payments received after the last school day of the month. (Refer to TUITION AND FEES POLICY) HOLIDAYS: Your tuition reserves your child’s enrollment for the month. Full tuition is due regardless of absences or holidays. Days may not be switched or substituted to avoid holidays. PROCEDURES FOR RELEASE OF CHILDREN: Only individuals who are listed on your child’s enrollment packet will be permitted to pick up your child from the facility, unless established by the parent and director. If it is somebody’s first time picking up your child , photo ID will be required to establish identity. WELL CHECKS: Health checks are conducted to identify potential concerns about a child’s health, such as signs or symptoms of illness and injury, in response to changes in the child’s behavior since the last date of attendance. A visual well/health check will be performed for each child by the child’s teacher upon arrival to the school in your child’s classroom. ILLNESS AND EXCLUSION POLICY: A copy of our illness and Exclusion Policy is included in the enrollment pakage. POLICY FOR DISPENSING MEDICATION: A medicine chart is located in each classroom. Parents are to sign this chart antirely and list the dosage and time to be given each day. Medication is dispenses at 12:00PM and 4:00PM only. DISCIPLINE AND GUIDANCE POLICY: Re-direction is given to children involved. Please soo Discipline & Guidance Policy form included int his packet. HEARING & VISION TESTING: Is required for our 4 to 5 year olds upon enrollment. We provide hearing and testing once a year in September at our Sherwood location. If you choose to opt out, a current hearing andvision testing record will be required from your child’s doctor. WATER ACTIVITIES: During the summer months those children 12 months and older have water play in wading pools and/or sprinklers. Extra MCC staff is by their side during these activities. All teacher/child wading pool ratios are met. SWIMMING: In the spring through summer we offer recreational swimming with a certified swim instructor at the Sherwood School for our 3, 4, and 5 year olds. More information is available at our Sherwood School as well as permission slips. PARENT NOTIFICATION PROCEDURES: If parents have any concerns or questions, they can always call and/or make an appointment to discuss with the director. She is always available to the parents. Parents are welcome

to participate in the children’s activities. We have an open door policy for all parents of enrolled children. Parents will be notified by phone in case of an emergency. Please make sure all the contact phone numbers are current at all times. A memo of any changes in policies or any other type of parent notification will be sent home. GANG FREE ZONE: We are a Gang Free Zone. Similar to motivation behind establishing drug-free zones, the purpose of gang-free zones is to deter certain types of criminal activity in areas where children gather by enforcing tougher penalties. EMERGENCIES: Child is examined and necessary medical attention is given. Parents are notified regarding all incidents. In case of a medical emergency, MCC will call 911 and then notify parents. MCC staff will administer the necessary medical attention until emergency medical assistance arrives. MEALS: Montessori Children’s Cottage & Children’s Cottage Infant Center does not provide meals for students. Meals come from home. Montessori Children’s Cottage & Children’s Cottage Infant Center will not be responsible for the student’s daily nutritional requirements. We do, however provide milk and apple juice for kids 12 months and older. FOR BREAST FEEDING MOTHERS: You have the right to breastfeed or provide breast milk for your child. A comfortable chair in the infant room is available for your convenience. INFANT ROOM/BLANKET POLICY: Blankets or soft bedding is now prohibited in cribs for infants 12 months and younger by Child Care Licensing in the State of Texas for prevention of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. To keep your infant warm we suggest parents provide at least two blanket sleepers, as needed these items will be given back to you to be laundered throughout the week. OUTSIDE PLAY: All classes are required to go outside everyday (weather permitting). If your child has a health issue and can’t go outside a notice from your child’s doctor will be required. CLOTHING: Please make sure you child is dressed in weather appropriate clothing and has a change of clothes on premises. CLOSED TOE shoes are required at all times. (Please label all clothing). MCC urges parents to send their children in play clothes. Please understand that MCC will make reasonable efforts to protect your child’s clothing. However, due to nature of the types of activities that your child will be participating in, complete protection cannot be guaranteed. MCC will pace any sopiled laundry in a bag and place it in the child’s bag. Please know that it is your responsibility to launder the soiled laundry. OPTIONAL FEES: During the summer months some activities require additional fees. As well as throughout the school year (School pictures, Stretch & Grow, Gymnastics, Swimming, ect.) Parents will be notified in advance for any of these FUN opportunities for their child. MINIMUM STANDARDS: A copy of DFPS Minimum Standards is kept at MCC at all times. If a parent wishes to review the minimum standards they may ask the director for the copy to review. Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect: We take great care at Montessori Children’s Cottage/Children’s Cottage Infant Center to protect our children. We want our Caregivers and Parents to be educated and informed about preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children. (Refer to “Well Checks”). Montessori Children’s Cottage/ Children’s Cottage Infant Center will work closely with local authorities and cummunity organizations to keep pur children safe.

Records Required: (All records must be received before your child’s 1st day of care)

1. Completed Enrolled Packet/Admission Information a) Emergency contact persons and numbers b) Pick-up information c) Doctor’s name and phone number d) Emergency medical authorization signature e) Signature of parent or guardian f) Doctor’s “statement of good health” & Hearing and Vision Screening for

Pre-k 2. Current Immunization Records for each child 3. School Policies Form 4. Disipline & Guidance Policy

** If any of these requirements conflict with religious views, please contact the director.

Montessori Children’s Cottage

3910 Brookwoods, Houston, Texas 77092 713-686-7658

Nearest major cross street: Mangum & T.C. Jester

EMERGENCY PREPARDNESS PLAN

Director:

Anita Rosemond 713-454-2174

In the event of an emergency, the Infant Center will communicate with the local authorities,

guardians and licensing via the Director’s cell phone. If the Director is not on the premises,

then the responsibility of communicating an emergency will fall on the staff member

designated by the Director in her/his absence. The Director will bring the emergency folder

with all applicable information and telephone numbers when evacuating or sheltering in place.

Lead teachers will be responsible for bringing their classroom clipboards with the daily

attendance sheet and guardian telephone numbers. Once everyone has reached their

evacuation site, teachers will account for the children in their class and use their cell phones to

contact guardians, the local authorities and DHS when required or requested by the Director.

In the event that it is necessary to evacuate off-site, children will be transported to our off-site

location via teacher vehicles. Children will continue to be cared for by their teachers until they

are reunified with their parents/guardians as coordinated by teachers when they call to notify

each guardian of the emergency.

IC PLANNED EVACUATION SITES:

On-Site: All rooms will evacuate to the front driveway or evacuate to the designated interior

rooms depending on the emergency.

Off-Site: Montessori Children’s Cottage

4009 Sherwood Lane

Houston, Texas 77092

713-686-5427

IC PLANNED DRILL’S:

FIRE DRILL: (safely exit within 3 minutes) In the event of a fire, all classrooms will go

out their respective Exit Doors to the patio/courtyard and continue all the way to the front

driveway and gather by the street. Teachers will instruct children to walk quietly and quickly to

the designated area, holding the hands of those who need additional help. Infants will be

placed four to a crib and wheeled out to the front driveway. Teachers will bring their classroom

clipboards with the daily attendance sheet and guardian telephone numbers. Once everyone

has reached their evacuation site, teachers will account for the children in their class by

performing a head count. No one will return to the building until they are given the all clear

message.

SEVERE WEATHER DRILL: In the event of severe weather (hurricane, tornado or strong

winds), all classrooms will shelter in place in the two “kitchen areas” and hallway staying as far

away from windows as possible. The outside classroom shall bring the children into the main

building and into the kitchen area. Teachers will bring their classroom clipboards with the daily

attendance sheet and guardian telephone numbers. Once everyone has reached the

evacuation site, teachers will account for the children in their class by performing a head count.

Teachers will then show the children how to sit on their knees with their heads down and hands

over their heads. Teachers should pull available shelves around the children to protect them.

STRANGER DANGER DRILL: In the event that there is a volatile or endangering person on

the premises or in the area, all classrooms will shelter in place. The doors shall remain locked

for protection. All blinds will be closed so that the intruder cannot see into the building.

Children will be instructed to sit down and stay out of the line of sight. The Teachers will be in

possession of their classroom clipboards with the daily attendance sheet and guardian

telephone numbers. Teachers should pull available shelves around the children to protect

them.

MONTESSORI CHILDREN’S COTTAGE

4009 Sherwood Ln: 713 686 5427

3910 Brookwoods: 713 686 7658

Houston, Tx 77092

Fax 713 681 4957

By signing below, you agree to the terms and conditions of Montessori Children’s Cottage/ Children’s Cottage Infant Center and acknowledge receipt of the facilities operational policies including those for discipline and guidance.

PARENT’S NAMES AND ADDRESS:

Mother: _________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________

Father: __________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________

PHONE NUMBERS:

Mother’s cell: _____________________ Work: ________________________

Email: __________________________________

Father’s cell: ______________________ Work: ________________________

Email: __________________________________

Parent Signature: ______________________________________

Parent Signature: ______________________________________

Date: __________________

MONTESSORI CHILDREN’S COTTAGE

4009 SHERWOOD LN. / 3910 BROOKWOODS LN.

HOUSTON, TX 77092

OFFICE: 713-686-5427 / 713-686-7658

FAX: 713-681-4957

www.montessorichildrenscottage.com

SCHOOL CALENDAR

JANUARY 4, 2021 – January 3, 2022

January 4, 2021 School re-opens

January 28, 2021 Pinewood hearing and vision (age 4+)

February 5, 2021 MCC 51th Happy Anniversary

February 8-12, 2021 Scholastic bookfair

March 15 -19, 2021 HISD Spring Break- Academic closed Themed Activities @ MCC

April 2, 2021 (CLOSED)* Good Friday

April 20, 21, 22, 2021 Parent/Teacher Conferences

May 07, 2021 ** Muffins with Mom**

May 28, 2021 (CLOSED)* Teacher in Service Day

May 31, 2021 (CLOSED)* Memorial Day

June 10, 2021** Primary Class Graduation (Entering Kindergarteners) **

June 21, 2021 Summer Programs Begin

June 18, 2021 ** Donuts with Dad**

September 3, 2021 (CLOSED)* Teacher in Service Day

September 6, 2021 (CLOSED)* Labor Day

September 13, 2021 Tentative-TBD Fall academic program begins

October 12, 13, and 14, 2021 Parent/ Teacher conferences

October 22, 2021 ** October-Fest- Close at 3:00 pm**

November 25-26, 2021 (CLOSED)* Thanksgiving Holidays

December 24, 2021 (CLOSED)* Christmas Holiday

December 29-31, 2021 (Closed)* New Year Holiday’s

(January Tuition will be due on Thursday, December 28, 2021)

School will re-open January 3, 2022

*Denotes School Closed

**Events that require parent entry/gatherings, will be contingent upon COVID-19 status. All

guidelines and precautionary measures will be adhered to. We reserve the right to cancel

events based upon COVID threat levels, or weather conditions.

MCC/MCCIC Will follow HISD for initial weather and/or emergency related closures as well as

local and national authority guidance. We will review conditions thereafter.

Calendar dates are subject to change.