Our rules and guidelines

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Our playgroup is a nut-free environment. Please bring only snacks free of peanuts and tree nuts to help keep every child safe and included.

Each child should be accompanied by only one adult to maintain a manageable group size and ensure quality interaction.

Take time to observe, allowing your child to explore, repeat activities, and try independently before offering help. Respect each child’s concentration by avoiding unnecessary interruptions and gently encouraging your child to wait until materials are available.

Our playgroup is a shoe-free class to keep the floor clean for children to crawl and play. Please remove outdoor shoes; children and adults may go barefoot or wear socks or indoor slippers.

Treat the Montessori environment with care: encourage children to handle materials gently and return each activity complete and ready for the next child.

If a child puts any materials in their mouth, please remove them from the environment and place them in the designated cleaning area.

Model kindness toward children and adults. If hitting, pushing, or grabbing occurs, step in calmly to keep everyone safe and help your child find another way to communicate. Montessori guidance emphasizes respect for others and calm, non-shaming adult responses.

Please do not bring personal toys to the playgroup as they can be distracting and may not align with the Montessori materials.

Engage in discussions and activities. Share your experiences and learn from others, making the most of the collaborative learning environment.

As a proposed privacy policy, ask permission before photographing another child or adult, and obtain their permission before sharing any images.

Keep mobile phones on silent to avoid disruptions. If you need to take a call, please step outside.

If you or your child are unwell, please stay home to prevent spreading illness to others in the group.