Extended Care Program

Morning Care Program 7:00am – 8:00am

Afternoon Care Program 3:00pm – 4:00pm

 The Morning and Afternoon Care Programs are optional programs for parents looking for additional care and enrichment opportunities for their children. These programs are an extension of the children’s Montessori experience with a focus on meeting the needs of specific age groups through meaningful activity, gross motor skills and positive social interactions.  Enrollment is subject to availability and should be requested at the time of registration for a school year. At the time of enrollment, parents sign a legal contract agreeing to pay for their Morning and Afternoon Care Program commitment on a monthly, annual or semi-annual basis. Extended care Yearly payment discount is already included. We offer a 10% siblings discount applied for extended care. Limited spaces are available daily for morning and afternoon programs.

For occasional drop-off reservations are taken by email info@valley.com on a first-come, first-served basis, up until 2 pm the day before care is needed for the morning program, and up to 12pm on the day care for the afternoon program. Please, note that once a reservation is made, there are no cancellations or rescheduling, the charge will be applied. Per hour fees are not prorated. Extended Care billing charges will be applied monthly. Extended Care fees are due on the 15th day of the month prior to attendance (i.e. September’s tuition is due on August,15th). *Rates are subject to change.

Mindfulness

Mindfulness resonates deeply with Montessorians because the tools and methodology are grounded in principles that align with the Montessori belief system. Dr. Maria Montessori, the founder of the Montessori philosophy, believed that the purpose of education is to work towards a more peaceful world as part of social-emotional learning through empathy and compassion for ourselves and others.

Why Bring Mindfulness to VMA Students?

Mindfulness is the energy of being aware and awake in the present moment. When we practice mindfulness, we become more aware of ourselves, our happiness, and our sorrow. We come to understand ourselves and others much more clearly and compassion for ourselves and others naturally arises. Sharing mindfulness with young people allows them to develop emotional stability and creates a basis for them to lead a happy, authentic, engaged, and ethical life.

When taught well, mindfulness can improve the mental, emotional, social, and physical health and well-being of young people. It can reduce depression, stress, anxiety, reactivity and difficult behavior. It can bring the child extra calmness, relaxation and sleep. It increases the ability to manage emotions, and increases self-awareness, self-esteem, and empathy. Mindfulness also has a clear impact on academic achievments, improving learning by contributing to the development of cognitive and performance skills and executive function. It seems to help young people pay greater attention, be more focused, think in more innovative, use existing knowledge more effectively, improving working memory, and enhance planning, problem solving,and reasoning skills.