Frequently Asked Questions

At this time we operate under private pay, and accept no state assistance. We do offer a variety of program options with different pricing to appeal to all as much as possible.

Because "toilet trained" can mean different things to different families, we want to be clear about what it means at Mira. Children must be fully toilet-trained to attend Mira Montessori. While we understand that occasional accidents may happen, children are expected to be consistently independent in their toileting routines. At Mira Montessori, being toilet-trained means children must: ● Be able to verbalize that they have to go to the restroom ● Be able to independently pull down and pull up their pants ● Be able to wipe their own bottoms ● Be able to flush the toilet and wash their hands Pull-ups may be used during nap time only and must be provided by the family. We will consistently work with children to learn to put pull-ups on and remove them independently. Our staff is available to assist with gentle verbal guidance and baby wipes when necessary, and we will always support children with kindness and respect. Talking with your child about verbalizing when they need help is crucial to the process. Please note we do not have the staffing capacity to provide one-on-one potty training. If a child is consistently having accidents or needing frequent toileting assistance, a conversation will be initiated to determine school readiness and next steps.

For children staying more than 4 hours a day, rest time is part of our daily rhythm. We honor this quiet, peaceful space as a time for restoring energy and self-regulation. Rest time is staggered for all of the full-day classrooms. Depending on the class, it occurs anywhere from 12:30-3:00 PM each day, but does not exceed two hours. We ask families to provide a fitted crib sheet, a small travel pillow, and a small blanket—no stuffed animals, toys, or large bedding, please. All items must fit inside your child’s backpack and go home each week for washing. Children are not required to sleep during rest time. After a certain period of time, if your child is still not asleep, he/she will be provided a quiet activity to do on their cot. If early pickup is occasionally needed during this time, please let us know in advance so we can prepare your child gently.

Each child must bring a backpack, and a water bottle to school. The child’s name must be visible on both items. If your child is enrolled in our full-day program, you must also pack the following: a lunchbox, a crib sheet, a blanket, and small travel-size pillow.

Mira offers many opportunities for outdoor play, paint, markers, glue, glitter, etc. We ask that you send your child to school in comfortable play clothing. We operate with shoes off in the classrooms. Shoes that a child can take off and on easily are ideal, but also keep in mind we have rubber mulch on the playground. Closed toe shoes with velcro are the best option for school.

Full-day children must have a lunch box labeled with their name visible on the outside. Lunches should consist of: protein, fruit, vegetable, grain, and dairy. We will provide water and/or milk during lunch.

Our rest time takes place from 1:00-3:00 PM. We ask if at all possible this time not be interrupted with children being picked up. All children are provided a cot that is a few inches off the ground. We encourage the children to make their own beds to promote independence. We ask that parents send a crib sheet, blanket, and travel size pillow for their child to rest. You may send these items in their backpack each week. We will hold on to the nap items until their last day of the week, then we will place it back in their backpack to be washed and returned. If your child does not fall asleep after 30-45 minutes of rest time, we have quiet activities for the awake children to do in the classroom.

This is another reason we love the Lillio app! Simply log in and mark your child as absent by clicking “check in”, and then selecting the reason your child is absent. If your child will be absent for several days, we always appreciate a message on Lillio so we may be aware.