FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT SESSIONS ARE OFFERED?

For the 2024-25 school year, the following sessions will be offered:

·        Part-Day 4 day (M-Th) 7:30AM-12:30PM

·        Part-Day 5 day (M-F) 7:30AM-12:30PM

·        Full-Day 4 day (M-Th) 7:30AM-4:30PM

·        Full-Day 5 day (M-F) 7:30AM-4:30PM

4 Day families have the option to add an extra day as needed throughout the school year (at their current part-day or full day hours) for an additional per/day rate. Part Day families may also add an extra ‘Rest Time’ to their schedule (12:30PM - 2:30PM) for an additional daily rate.

AT WHAT AGE CAN CHILDREN BEGIN SCHOOL?

Children can begin school at Kinderhaus when they are 33-months-old and actively potty-training.

DO CHILDREN HAVE THE OPTION TO NAP IN THE AFTERNOON?

All Full-Time children, or those who have added the additional rest time, are given the opportunity to rest during the middle of our school day. While sleeping is not required, all children lay down on individual cots for a brief rest following lunch. After thirty minutes, those who are awake are invited to begin their afternoon work period. Children who are asleep or resting may continue to rest. Our rest time period ends at 2:30 pm.

HOW OFTEN DO THE CHILDREN GET TO PLAY OUTSIDE?

Children spend as much time outdoors as possible. We go outside in rain, snow, or shine. Each child at Kinderhaus keeps rain gear and snow gear at school, depending on the season. At minimum, we go outside in the morning after work time and after rest time but will often take walks in the neighborhood as part of our small group experiences. The only time we do not go outside is if it is dangerously cold/hot or during dangerous weather events. We follow the Child Care Aware weather chart to determine weather safety.

HOW DO LUNCH AND SNACK WORK?

Each child brings their own lunch for themselves each day, following DHS food regulations. We eat lunch together in our classroom as a community. Milk is provided at lunch as well as filtered water throughout the school day.

Snack is provided by Kinderhaus and is included in the tuition. Snack always includes either a fruit or a vegetable as well as whole-wheat crackers or cereal.

DO YOU HAVE A SUMMER PROGRAM?

Kinderhaus does not currently have a summer program. We follow the Roseville Public school-year calendar and are open from early September through early June.

HOW ARE PARENTS INVOLVED?

As part of our commitment to both the philosophies of the school and the history of Kinderhaus, parents are encouraged and expected to be active participants in the daily life of the classroom. The parents support the Head of School and teachers by partnering with them and volunteering for a wide variety of functions. These volunteer functions range from building and repairing classroom furniture, chaperoning field trips, shoveling snow, preparing learning materials to assisting in the classroom as a substitute teachers.

An Executive Board made up of parents and community volunteers is elected each spring by the entire parent body to work together in making major decisions for the school. The Board meets monthly to conduct school business and implement policies. Meetings are open to all parents and we encourage active participation.

Kinderhaus could not function without our amazing group of parents!

WHAT IS THE COST OF TUITION?

Tuition information for our upcoming 2025-26 school year can be downloaded here. As part of our mission to provide quality Montessori education that is accessible and equitable for all families, we aim to keep our tuition as low as possible each year but do annually increase tuition by approximately 5%.

What is the Toilet Training Policy?

The teachers of Kinderhaus recognize that toilet training happens differently for each child and family. While we ask that children be actively toilet training by their first day of school at Kinderhaus Montessori, we understand that accidents happen and are fully prepared to help in the process. Children must wear underwear to school, no pull ups or other disposable training pants aside from rest time, and we will work as a team with families to help them navigate toilet training.

Does Kinderhaus Accept Childcare Assistance Programs?

Kinderhaus is happy to accept CCAP (Childcare Assistance Program) through the State of Minnesota. We also accept employer sponsored assistance programs and Think Small Early Learning Scholarships.