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Family Pets should be left at home. Though families may enjoy bringing family pets into the school to share with friends, unfamiliar surroundings can sometimes upset even the calmest of animals. We ask that families not bring pets unannounced, as licensing regulations have many requirements to be met before an outside animal can be brought in to visit the children. Of course, your pet is welcome to travel with you in your car onto school property, however, your pet must stay in the car and have no contact with students.
Transportation The Alden Montessori School bus is used solely for transporting our students to and from field trips. Students in their kindergarten year and over are invited to join outside trips on the bus. Child restraint systems required by law is in compliance on our bus and is based on weight limit and age of the child.
Breast Feeding and Milk Storage Mothers are always welcome to breast feed their child in the school. Please let the director know and we will find you a comfortable place. You may also provide breast milk for your child and we will store it the refrigerator with your childʼs name and date on it.
Pets We have a wide variety of classroom pets. When required by licensing regulations, certain animals are seen by a licensed veterinarian once a year to ensure the petʼs health and the safety of our students. We encourage the students to help maintain a safe, clean environment for them in a sanitary manner. The students are also invited to help feed, water and love our pets. Any animal that is known for biting is kept in an environment that childrenʼs fingers do not have access to.
Please advise us if your child has allergies that may prevent your child from helping with this most valued activity.
Postings We post all required licensing flyers, a most recent licensing inspection report and health inspection report, as well as a copy of the Texas Department of Family Protective Services Minimum Standards.
Inclement Weather Closings In case the school needs to close due to inclement weather, we will post on our website, email and text the families as soon as possible. Please stay informed as sometimes the roads may be clear but the parking lot may still be unsafe.
Emergency Preparedness The Alden Montessori school has an Emergency Preparedness Plan. A copy is available in the office if any parent wishes to review it.
Preventing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect We educate our staff annually on the issues regarding child abuse and neglect as well as the methods for prevention, where to get assistance, and their legal responsibilities regarding reporting of suspected child abuse and neglect.
Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline: (800) 252-5400
If you suspect that any child has been abused or sexually molested, report the situation immediately.
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