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  • Thank you for choosing Nelephant and for beginning the Admissions Process with us by joining our waitlist and coming for a tour.  The next step in the process is to complete the following form. 

     

    A Montessori program is very different than a typical daycare. For that reason, an open space does not guarantee a placement for your child. We want to make sure that we are the right fit for your child as well as your family. We also want to make sure that we are able to provide the best support possible for all of the children at our school. For that to happen, we require balance in our classrooms that ensures the needs of all our children can be met.

    We have many things in place to help a child successfully integrate into our program:

    • A New Parent Orientation Session for parents so you can set your child up for success.
    • We have staggered start dates for all new children, so they have more one-on-one time on their first day of school.
    • A list of preliminary activities. This ensures all children are introduced to work that allows them the opportunity to start building an independent work cycle.
    • One-on-one lessons for children with a teacher who is specially trained in the Montessori philosophy.
    • Lesson planning for each individual child rather than the whole class, based on observations of their skills and development.
    • We complete a Speech and Language Checklist with all our children under the age of 4 during the first two months of school and are able to make referrals to trained Speech Pathologists if more assistance is needed.
    • Connecting with our Inclusion Quality Coordinator who works alongside teachers to identify children who need more intensive or specialized support and with families to connect them to community services in our region.


      The first month of entry into the school is a period of trial and transition for every child. Most children transition easily and quickly settle into their new environment. If your child experiences difficulty (behaviour that impacts the well-being of others, themselves or the environment) during this period of trial we will work with you and your child to try and resolve the situation. If no resolution is reached, Nelephant reserves the right to ask you to find alternative programming.


    The following are examples of what will be done when a child is struggling during the adjustment period:

    • Teachers to complete written observations of the child.
    • Teachers to request a colleague’s observation.
    • Colleague completes an observation (either another teacher, the Toddler Supervisor or Head of School).
    • IQC observes and suggests a referral to be switched from Tier 1 to Tier 2 if needed.
    • Teachers and IQC meet to discuss observations.
    • Teachers to request a meeting with the parents.
    • Teachers will complete the Speech checklist, and or the CARE checklist.
    • If a referral is recommended, parents are required to complete the referral in order to allow teachers to access further support required to best accommodate the child in the classroom.
    • Schedule a follow-up meeting with the parents to discuss progress or next steps.

    Please complete the following All About Me Form to help us get to know a little more about your child. If we do have an open space for your child, the next step in the admissions process will be for you to come and observe in one of our classrooms. We will be in touch after you submit your form.

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  • All About Me Form

  • Are you still interested in the space at Nelephant?*
  • Does your child have frequent tantrums?*

  • We do require children to be fully toilet trained before starting in Casa. What that looks like in the Casa classroom:

    • Child can independently recognize the need to use the washroom throughout the day without consistent reminders from a teacher.
    • Child is no longer wearing pull-ups/diapers all day, including during nap time.
    • Child is comfortable using a toilet - not only a potty for both pee and bowel movements.
    • Child is able to wait for a reasonable amount of time before using the washroom without having an accident.
    • Child is able to pull pants/underwear up and down independently.
    • Child is able to or at least starting to wipe independently.
    • We understand and accept that young children may still experience the occasional accident.  If this happens, the child should be able to independently change themselves.  We will offer the child support and encouragement during this process. 

    Frequent accidents (or continued bowel movement accidents) after the first few weeks of school are an indication that a child may not be ready for the Casa program.  If this continues happening, a child will be asked to stay home until they are able to successfully use the toilet.  In order to reserve your child's space at Nelephant, full fees will be required during this time. 

  • I am interested in registering my child for the following program:*
  • I require the use of the following program(s) if space allows:*

  • **Please note that all of our full-day first year Casa children do still nap in the afternoons for the duration of their first year.

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    By signing this form, I understand that a space at Nelephant will only be reserved for my child once I have received and completed the Enrollment Form and paid the Enrollment Fee. I have completed this form honestly, to the best of my ability.

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