Star Path Montessori

Purpose, Policies, and Procedures.

Welcome to Star Path Montessori!

We are thrilled to welcome you and your child(ren) to our enriching programs offered at the Star Path Montessori Collective. We are equally pleased to welcome your entire family to our community. It is an honor that you have chosen Star Path Montessori to belong to, grow in, and assist in establishing the foundation for a lifelong love of learning, together! 

In this portion of the registration process, you will find information necessary in starting your Star Path experience. Please read through its contents thoroughly and contact us with any and all questions that may arise. 

Upon reading, and agreeing to the guidelines, policies, and procedures listed below, please acknowledge on the Star Path Registration Form to complete registering for Star Path program. Thank you. 

Purpose, Policies, and Procedures

STAR PATH

Nestled in a quiet southwestern area of Boston, Emmanuel Episcopal Church provides a perfect setting for Star Path. With its location in vibrant West Roxbury, coupled with its proximity to many desirable neighborhoods surrounding the city, Emmanuel Episcopal Church offers an inviting gathering space for families and neighbors alike. Close to the church, you will find walkable sidewalks connecting to the Commuter Rail, bus routes, restaurants, cafes, shops, parks, fields, the local library, and the fire department, all within a 5-10 minute walk. 

HISTORY

Star Path Montessori, LLC. came to life in the Summer of 2020 after the first shocking and challenging months of the COVID-19 Pandemic. In an effort to support families in need of connecting and providing a continuous Montessori education during quarantine, Clarissa, with her knowledge and experience of and in Montessori, guided a handful of families in setting up for, understanding, and supporting their child in the now daily home learning environment. With its acceptance and success amongst families, along with a desire for more connection and support, Clarissa was inspired to turn her guidance of these families into a longer-term program. She developed a unique system of Montessori guidance for families: a Montessori-at-Home set up (The Star), a 10 topic, self-guided “deep dive” into the Montessori philosophy (Illuminate), and most popularly received, a year-long online consultation program with a community of members that could meet weekly, gaining insights into parenting the Montessori way with topic led presentations, and equally as appealing, build bonds with one another through discussion, understanding, connection, and support. As spaces began opening again and children headed back to in-person school and care, Clarissa discovered that families still longed for the connection and knowledge they were receiving by belonging to the Star Path Montessori community. She then turned her focus to providing a physical space for families to gather, connect, learn and grow together, all while having the support of a certified and experienced Montessori guide, helping them in their journey of parenting. In Spring 2022, this dream became a reality and the Star Path Montessori Collective, providing this such space, opened its doors and welcomed families in. 

MISSION STATEMENT

The Star Path Montessori Collective employs the Montessori philosophy of education, which, at its core, provides the spaces and tools for children to develop at their own pace, guided by their natural drives, curiosity and desire for independence. Aligned with this freedom of movement and choice, to allow for a full spectrum of experiences, Star Path Montessori Collective provides opportunities for children to express themselves through the arts, with a variety of Programs that further work in igniting a child’s imagination, creativity and individuality. Star Path Montessori Collective’s goals include bringing families together while giving them a connection to Montessori and each other through guidance and support. Star Path Montessori Collective offers child-geared Programs for children alongside parents/guardians/caregivers, while focusing on creativity and community, with natural child development and Montessori key principles leading the way!

GUIDELINES, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 

Parents/Guardians/Caregivers are to be aware of the Guidelines, Policies, and Procedures governing Star Path Montessori.

Parents/caregivers/guardians are required to read, sign, and submit all forms in their entirety before any child is provided services of the Program.

Constant communication is REQUIRED, the designated caregiver MUST provide a cell phone number at registration/enrollment and in each Program’s sign-in prior to its start. 

Star Path Montessori Collective will notify parents and guardians of any changes to policies and/or procedures at least a week in advance of such change, including schedule changes, Program rate differences, and/or changes and/or substitutions of instructors on a temporary or long-term basis. 


HEALTH 

Star Path Montessori Collective is determined to protect the wellness of its instructors, and has an obligation to its participants’ health and safety. If a child should present with any of the symptoms and/or conditions below, the child should NOT attend any Program at the Collective and will be asked to return home if observed as such: 

*** Children must be symptom-free for 24 hours minimum before attending any Program

RESERVATION, REGISTRATION, REFUNDS, AND CANCELLATIONS

- All Programs offered at Star Path must be registered for in advance

- All registration fees are NON-REFUNDABLE

- Programs have a limited amount of participants, as described in the Program description

- Programs can be reserved by registration ONLY

- A Class Limit Counter for each Program can be found on the Registration Page for the Program by visiting Star   Path Montessori’s website, www.starpathmontessori.com 

- Each Program offered has a Wait List, followed on a first come first served basis

- Star Path Montessori Collective provides food, literature, crafts, music, and art materials (all the necessities for specific Programs) as described in the Program description, which are included in the costs of registration. 

- Attendees are encouraged to arrive five (5) minutes before the start of each Program

- Registered persons will be made aware of substitutes at least 24 hours in advance of the Program

- If no sub can be provided, a full refund will follow within 7 business days for the Program

- NO refund or makeup class for weather-related closings or necessary delays causing a cancellation



PROGRAM PAYMENT AND FEE SCHEDULE

- Star Path Montessori, LLC. accepts the following forms of payment: PayPal, credit cards through Stripe, and checks made payable to Star Path Montessori, LLC. 

- FULL payment is due at registration or enrollment

- Program Cluster (multiples of classes) payments require full payment submitted at the time of registration

In registering for Programs at Star Path, I understand and acknowledge the following: 

  • Registration is required for ALL Programs offered by Star Path Montessori, LLC.

  • ALL Star Path Programs are accompanied programs 

  • The accompanying adult (parent/guardian/caregiver) MUST remain on the premises of Star Path (21 Stratford Street, West Roxbury, MA. 02132) at ALL times with the minor child during the entirety of the Program. If choosing not to participate directly with the child during the Program, there are spaces available to gather while being in full view of the child, while still on the premises. 

  • The Programs offered at Star Path are NOT licensed by the Department of Early Education and Care or any other state licensing agency 

  • The accompanying adult is responsible for the child’s caretaking needs as needed, including but not limited to, toileting, diapering, feeding, comfort, and support. 

  • The accompanying caregiver MUST provide a cell phone number for immediate contact by the instructor

I agree that, if any of the above are not adhered to, Star Path will not be able to provide services of Programs, groups, or classes to me and my child. 

Release of Liability

In consideration of a desire to register me and my child(ren), who is/are a minor, in child geared programming provided by Star Path Montessori, LLC. (hereinafter the “Program”), and in being given the right to participate in the same, while using the facilities of and at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, located at 21 Stratford Street in West Roxbury, MA. 02132 (hereinafter the “Star Path”); 

I, the parent/legal guardian of my child(ren), for my heirs, executors, administrators, assigns, and personal representatives (herein collectively “I”), knowingly and voluntarily enter into this RELEASE OF LIABILITY, and hereby waive all rights, claims or causes of action of any kind arising out of my participation in the Program; and 

I HEREBY release and forever discharge Star Path Montessori, LLC., their affiliates, managers, agents, attorneys, staff, volunteers, heirs, representatives, predecessors, successors, and assigns (herein collectively “Releasees”), from any physical or psychological injury that I may suffer as a direct result of my participation in the aforementioned Program. 

I HEREBY CONSENT to my participation and that of my child(ren) in the Program and understand that the Program may include materials and/or tools for participation, including but not limited to: cooking materials, art materials, woodworking materials, gross motor activity materials, gym equipment, outdoor play structures, sensory exploration materials, materials for imaginative play, etc. 

I AM VOLUNTARILY PARTICIPATING IN THE AFOREMENTIONED PROGRAM, AND I AM PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM ENTIRELY AT MY OWN RISK. I AM AWARE OF THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH PARTICIPATING IN SAID PROGRAM, IN STAR PATH AND SURROUNDING OUTDOOR PREMISES, WHICH MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO; PHYSICAL OR PSYCHOLOGICAL INJURY, PAIN, SUFFERING, ILLNESS, DISFIGUREMENT, TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT DISABILITY (INCLUDING PARALYSIS), ECONOMIC OR EMOTIONAL LOSS, AND DEATH. I UNDERSTAND THAT THESE INJURIES OR OUTCOMES MAY ARISE FROM MY OWN OR OTHERS’ NEGLIGENCE, CONDITIONS RELATED TO TRAVEL TO AND FROM THE PROGRAM, OR FROM CONDITIONS AT THE COLLECTIVE. NONETHELESS, I ASSUMED ALL RELATED RISKS, BOTH KNOWN AND UNKNOWN TO ME, OF MY PARTICIPATION IN THIS PROGRAM.

I FURTHER AGREE to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Releasees against any and all claims, suits, or actions of any kind whatsoever for liability, damages, compensation, or otherwise brought by me or anyone on my behalf, including attorney’s fees and any related costs. 

I agree that Star Path Montessori, LLC. is not responsible for the loss, damage, or theft of personal belongings at Star Path. 

I FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE that Releasees are not responsible for errors, omissions, acts, or failures to act of any party or entity conducting a specific event or activity on behalf of Releasees. In the event that I should require medical care or treatment, I authorize Star Path Montessori, LLC. to provide all emergency medical care deemed necessary, including but not limited to, First Aid, CPR, the use of AEDs, emergency medical transport and sharing of medical information with medical personnel. I further agree to assume all costs involved and agree to be financially responsible for any costs incurred as a result of such treatment. I am aware and understand that I should carry my own health insurance. 

I FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGE that this Program may involve a test of a person’s physical and mental limits and may carry with it the potential for death, serious injury, and property loss. I agree not to participate in the Program unless I am medically able and properly fit, and I agree to abide by the decision of the Star Path Montessori, LLC. official or agent, regarding my approval to participate in the Program. 

I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS RELEASE AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THAT IT IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY. I EXPRESSLY AGREE TO RELEASE AND DISCHARGE STAR PATH MONTESSORI, LLC. AND ALL OF ITS AFFILIATED, MANAGERS, MEMBERS, AGENTS, ATTORNEYS, STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, HEIRS, REPRESENTATIVES, PREDECESSORS, SUCCESSORS, AND ASSIGNS, FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR CAUSES OF ACTION AND I AGREE TO VOLUNTARILY GIVE UP OR WAIVE ANY RIGHT THAT I MAY OTHERWISE HAVE TO BRING A LEGAL ACTION AGAINST STAR PATH MONTESSORI, LLC. FOR PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. 

To the extent that statute or case law does not prohibit releases for ordinary negligence, this release is also for such negligence on the part of Star Path Montessori, LLC., its agents, and employees. 

I agree that this Release shall be governed for all purposes by Massachusetts State Law, without regard to any conflict of law principles. Any action brought by any party hereto shall be brought within the State of Massachusetts, County of Suffolk. This Release supersedes any and all previous oral or written promises or other agreements. 

In the event that any damage to equipment or facilities occurs as a result of my or my family’s or my agent’s willful actions, neglect, or recklessness, I acknowledge and agree to be held liable for any and all costs associated with any such actions of neglect or recklessness. 

THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY SHALL REMAIN IN EFFECT FOR THE DURATION OF MY PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM, DURING THIS INITIAL AND ALL SUBSEQUENT EVENTS OF PARTICIPATION. 

THIS AGREEMENT was entered into, without duress or coercion, and is to be interpreted as an agreement between two (2) parties of equal bargaining strength. Both myself and Star Path Montessori, LLC. agree that this Agreement is clear and unambiguous as to its terms, and that no other evidence shall be used or admitted to altering the terms of this Agreement, but that it will be interpreted based on its language in accordance with the purposes for which it is entered into. 

In the event that any provision contained within this RELEASE OF LIABILITY shall be deemed to be severable or invalid, or if any term, condition, phrase, or portion of this agreement shall be determined to be unlawful or otherwise unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. If a court should find any provision of this Agreement to be invalid or unenforceable, but that by limiting said provision it would become valid and enforceable, then said provision shall be deemed to be written, construed, and enforced as so limited. 

I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE, AGREE, AND CONSENT that, in registering for and participating in the Program, I have READ AND AGREED to ALL the Policies and Guidelines put forth by Star Path Montessori, LLC. in its Guidelines, Policies, and Procedures portion of the Registration Process. Star Path Montessori, LLC. reserves the right to deny service to anyone at its discretion.

I HEREBY CERTIFY that I am the parent/caregiver/legal guardian of the minor I am registering for a Program, and do hereby give my consent without reservation to the foregoing on behalf of this individual. 

Caregiver Contract

In consideration of my and my child(ren)’s participation in Star Path Montessori, LLC.’s Program, I HEREBY AGREE AS FOLLOWS:

1. Consent to register/enroll in Star Path Montessori, LLC. and its Program(s) offered at Star Path, and have read the guidelines, policies, and procedures as outlined in the above Purpose, Policies, and Procedures portion of this registration process.

2. I consent to accompany my child at ALL times during my child(ren)’s participation in the Program(s) by participating or observing. I will remain on the premises if NOT participating/observing and be immediately available by cellphone when needed. If not participating in the Program with my child, I agree to be in the Caregiver Lounge adjacent to the Star Path program space.

3. I consent to, in my absence, have a designated caregiver to accompany my child at ALL times during my child(ren)’s participation in the Program(s) by participating or observing. The designated caregiver will remain on the premises if NOT participating/observing and be immediately available by cellphone when needed. If not participating in the Program with my child, the designated caregiver agrees to be in the Caregiver Lounge adjacent to the Star Path program space.

4. I consent that, in the event of an accident or injury, with the assistance of Star Path Montessori, LLC and its members, I will be solely responsible for medical care and transport, including emergency vehicles to and from emergency centers for care. 

5. I have provided special/all information to assist Star Path Montessori, LLC. in having my child participate in the Program(s) successfully, to the best ability as is possible, including in making aware of any accommodations that are necessary.  

6. I assume full responsibility for transport to and from Star Path Montessori, LLC.’s Program(s), however, also acknowledge that I can arrive and depart as I see fit, which poses me to also acknowledge that, in doing so, my child will miss some content and/or instruction and/or benefit of said Program.

Thank you!