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ABOUT
OUR STAFF
Director: Wendy Bond has been a Preschool teacher for over 16 years in the Missoula area. Prior to entering
Early Childhood Education she taught art and movement experiences to children in Montana, New Jersey and New York. Wendy holds
a Masters Degree in Arts Education from Columbia University Teachers College, New York.
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SCHOOL CLOSURE DATES (Paid Provider Holidays)-
Labor
Day Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve Christmas
Day
New Year's Day Memorial Day 4th of July
On the occasion when a major holiday falls on a Thursday, we reserve the right to be
closed the following day of Friday. Snow
Days- We will make every effort to remain open on snow days. If an emergency travel only has been issued we will close for
the day, or have delayed opening. Please call before attempting to bring your child to the Center.
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Co-Owner/ Food Program Director: Rupert Bond was born in Manchester, England. Rupert
lived in Spain for 14 years, and was a translator and taught Spanish to English speakers, and English to Spanish speakers
(children and adults). Rupert has been teaching Preschool in Missoula for over 7 years. Our staff have various
backgrounds and educational experiences. Lead teachers are required to have a minimum of two years of Early Childhood experience
and/ or a degree, or are currently working towards a degree in Education or a related field. ( Effective Fall 2012 ALL lead
teachers will be required to be working towards or have an Associates or Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood or a related field,
or a CDA credential. ) It is required that all must have State background checks, out of state fingerprinting, have current
and up to date CPR and First Aid Certification, and must complete additional yearly training coursework in Early Childhood
Education according to the hours they work per year. Many of our staff are listed on the Montana Early Childhood Practitioner's
Registry. Our goal by the end of 2011 will be to have all full time staff listed on the registry. Full Time staff at Discovery.... Director- Wendy Bond Food Program Director- Rupert Bond Toddler Rooms ( Freshman) - Cynthia Parks/ Annamaria Horton Sophomore
Preschool- Ebany Marshall/ Tanya Yarrow Junior Preschool - Elisha
Brewer/ Jenn Lewis Senior Preschool- Linda White
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RATES & POLICIES
Rates Effective Jan.
30, 2012 Daily rate- 6 to 10 hours per day
$ 29.50 day (Children 2-5) $ 33.00 day
(Toddler Program-Children 12 to 24 months)
We offer sibling
discounts. We accept Best Beginnings Scholarships (State Pay). Our daily rate is $2.00 per day more than state rate coverage
for 2-5 year olds, and $3.10 per day for under 2 years, as well as any difference not covered by state and your co-pay set
by the state. For more information about State funded scholarships please go to
Link to Child Care Resources, Missoula, MT
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Sophomore
Preschool (2 and 3 year olds)
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