⭐ FAQ: Our Transition to a Montessori Play Academy

⭐ FAQ: Our Transition to a Montessori Play & Learn Academy

Q: Are you shutting down bouncers and events right away?

A: No! We will continue offering services through the end of our insurance contract this summer. Nothing changes for current bookings. This shift will happen slowly and intentionally.

Q: Why are you making this change?

A: Over the last year, the strongest need I’ve consistently heard from local families is the need for quality early childhood learning and structured play opportunities. After a lot of reflection, it's clear that a Montessori-inspired preschool aligns better with what families want — and what I feel called to build long-term.

Q: What exactly is a Montessori Play & Learn Care?

A: It’s an early childhood program that focuses on:

• child-led learning

• hands-on play

• independence and confidence building

• sensory + motor skill development

• social interaction

• a calm, prepared environment tailored to young children

It blends Montessori principles with creative movement, physical play, and your already-loved equipment.

Q: Do you already have a licensed teacher?

A: Yes! I am working with an accredited teacher to help build curriculum and guide requirements. And to keep things sustainable, I am structuring the program so that the role can be filled by any qualified early childhood educator if staffing ever changes.

Q: When will the play-care officially open?

A: We are in the early planning and licensing research phase, so there is no official start date yet. I will share updates openly as we move through each step.

Q: What age groups will you serve?

A: We are currently considering ages 3–5, but this will be refined based on community feedback and licensing.

Q: Will this be full-day or half-day?

A: We are exploring:

• Half-day preschool

• Enrichment classes (Montessori + play-based sessions)

• Drop-in play/learning time
  Final hours will depend on parent interest.

  Q: Will tuition be affordable?

A: The goal is to keep tuition in line with local childcare prices, while offering a premium, structured learning environment. A full pricing outline will be shared once we finalize our program model and licensing details.

Q: What happens to the bakery?

A: Baking will stay as a seasonal or special-order passion project. It won't disappear — it just won’t be the main focus as we build something more sustainable for the community.

Q: What will the space look like?

A: Think:

• soft play equipment repurposed for gross motor development

• Montessori shelves and learning materials

• cozy reading nooks

• open-ended toy stations

• sensory tables

• art + creativity areas
  A calm, bright, child-centered environment.

  Q: How can parents help or give feedback?

  A: I’d love to hear from you!
  You can help by:
  ✔ Filling out upcoming interest surveys
  ✔ Sharing what schedules work best for your family
  ✔ Telling me what learning values matter most to you
  ✔ Helping spread the word as we build this

  Q: Will you still host events or classes in the future?

A: Yes — just in a different form.
Think mommy & me learning classes, storytime, music mornings, sensory play sessions, holiday workshops, and more aligned with early childhood development.

Q: Is this transition permanent?

A: This is an evolution — one that reflects years of listening, learning, and understanding what families in our town actually need. I’m building something long-term, rooted in passion and community support.

⭐ Want to give input?

I’ll be posting a community interest survey soon, and your responses will shape many of our decisions.
Your voice truly matters in this process. ❤️