Before & After School Care
Staunton Montessori School offers flexible before school (Precare) and after school care (Aftercare) for families needing care beyond regular school hours. Precare and Aftercare are separately contracted services, designed to meet the developmental needs of both Primary and Elementary students. We call our Precare students the Early Birds and our Aftercare class the Mockingbird community.
Morning Primary students who stay for Aftercare enjoy lunchtime, a rest period, activities, outside time and a snack period. Drop-in spaces, and three and five-day fee schedules allow for more flexibility. Elementary aftercare is also available from 3-6 PM, with activities, outside time and a snack.
Primary Aftercare includes hands-on activities and center-based play to support physical, cognitive, emotional, and language development. Elementary Aftercare offers age-appropriate enrichment such as arts and crafts, games, and movement-based activities.
Typical Daily Schedule
11:45 AM — Arrival and transition to lunch for enrolled Primary Morning students
12:00 — Lunch
12:45 — Story time and rest prep
1:00 — Rest or quiet activities
2:30 — Wake-up and transition
2:45 — Arrival of Extended Day students
3:00 — Arrival of Elementary students, outdoor play (weather permitting), snack, and child-initiated activities
4:30 — Indoor centers or gym activities
5:30 — Story time
5:50 — Transition to 6 PM departure
Outdoor time is weather-dependent based on temperature, humidity, wind chill, and safety guidelines.