Service Terms and Conditions
Sacramento Montessori School (SMS) operates from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, except for designated holidays. Please note: Two full meals and two snack are served throughout the day: breakfast at 8:30 a.m., morning snack, lunch, and afternoon snack.
• The parent or authorized child representative agrees to pay a $150 non-refundable registration fee at the time of enrollment. This fee is to be paid annually in September. Annual registration fee of $175 per child or $300 per for families that have two or more children enrolled.
• The parent or authorized child representative understands the monthly program rate for a 5 day/week program is Infant Class (six weeks to 24 months): $1,499; Toddler Class (24 months to 36 months): $1,299; Preschool Class (Must be 3 years of age): $1,199, and that these monthly program fees are subject to change with no less than 30-calendar-days prior written notice.
• The parent or authorized child representative agrees to pay each month's tuition in advance. The parent or authorized child representative understands all payments must be made through Tuition Express, Sacramento Montessori School's fully automated tuition-payment system.
• The parent or authorized child representative is also aware that Sacramento Montessori School will charge a $10 bookkeeping fee for payments received after the fourth (4th) day of the month—in addition to a late fee equal to 10% of the child(ren)'s monthly tuition rate.
• A late fee will be charged for late child pickup at the rate of $1.00/minute ($10.00 minimum fee).
• A $25 monthly fee will be added for potty training beginning at the age of 30 months until the child is fully potty trained. If your child is potty trained prior to their 30th month, you will not be charged this fee.
The parent or authorized child representative understands that the CA Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, ". . . has the authority to interview children or staff without prior consent §101200(b); in addition, “The Department Social Services has the authority to inspect, audit, and copy child or child care center records upon demand during normal business hours….§101200(c); furthermore, "The Department Social Services has the authority to observe the physical condition of the child(ren) including conditions that could indicate abuse, neglect or inappropriate placement”, §101200(d): California Code of Regulations: Title 22, Div. 12, Chap. 1., Art. 4-5 (Effective 06/08/05).
Tuition Terms and Conditions
The following are terms and conditions with regard to the parent or authorized child representative’s tuition responsibilities with Sacramento Montessori School. Please read the following carefully. This is a legally binding agreement between the undersigned and the school. Failure to sign the agreement automatically terminates your child’s enrollment.
• Tuition payments are due on the 1st of each month and payable between the 1st and the 4th of the month. Payments received after the 4th of the month will incur a 10 percent late fee based on the total amount due plus a $10 bookkeeping fee.
• Accounts past 30 days are subject to finance charges at a rate of 1.50%.
• There will be a $25.00 service charge and any applicable bank fees on all rejected payments.
• The School reserves the right to increase tuition with a 30-day written notice.
• If the student is removed or withdraws from the program within the first 3 months, the remainder of the days in the month will be prorated.
• If you plan to withdraw your child; after the 3rd month, a one months’ notice is required. If notice is not given, tuition will be charged in full.
• Parents, legal guardians, and all parties who assume financial responsibilities for the enrolled child are obligated for 100% of the tuition, fees, or other agreed-upon costs related to the child’s attendance. Any other agreements between the parties, theretofore mentioned, are not binding and may not substitute Sacramento Montessori School Admission Agreement.
• Please contact the school administrative office for prorating tuition and additional assistance regarding tuition at 916-426-7009.
• Time missed for illness or vacation is not credited for tuition.
• Late pickups shall be billed at $1.00 for every minute after 5:30 p.m. per child with a $10.00 minimum fee.
• Licensing requires that each child be brought to school by an adult, signed in and signed out. There will be a charge of $10 per missed signature after the third occurrence.
• All children enter the program on a three-month trial basis, during which time the parents or the school has the right to terminate this agreement. The month’s tuition will be prorated for the days attended in that month.
• Parents not adhering to school guidelines and requests of the administration may be asked to disenroll immediately upon notification.
• The school reserves the right to terminate this agreement at any time. Children who exhibit patterns of behavior that endanger themselves, other children or staff will be removed from the program.
• Enrollment space is limited; children progress to the next group if they are developmentally ready and if space is available.
• All forms provided to the parent or authorized child representative must be filled out and returned to the school office before the child’s first day.
• Full disclosure of a child’s health history is required. Failure to disclose health history automatically terminates this agreement. If your child needs special accommodations, advise the site director in writing upon enrollment or at any time during enrollment.
• Any legal costs incurred by the school, including but not limited to lawyer fees and/or collection fees arising from failure to adhere to tuition responsibilities, shall become the responsibility of the undersigned parent(s)/guardian(s)/authorized child representative.