Enrollment Process:

Choosing a Montessori school for your child is an important decision. We want families to feel informed and confident as they explore joining our community. Below is an overview of our enrollment process and timeline.

Program Eligibility & Non-Discrimination:

Meadows Montessori School welcomes all families and does not discriminate based on socio-economic status, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, or family structure.

Age Requirements for Programs:

  • Toddler Program: 15 months to 2.9 years. Options available for 10-month or 12-month programs.

  • Children’s House (Primary Program): 2.9 through 6 years old. Children must be able to use the toilet independently.

  • Lower Elementary: 6 to 9 years old.

  • Upper Elementary: 9 to 12 years old

Enrollment Timeline:

  • New enrollment for fall begins in late March and early April, following the re-enrollment period for returning families..

  • Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, though space is limited. We encourage families to apply early.

  • The process generally follows this order:
    Inquiry → Interest List → Application → Waiting Pool → Application Review → Classroom Visit & Campus Tour → Enrollment

Admissions Steps

Step 1: Submit an Inquiry Form

Complete our online Inquiry Form using the “Connect” tab to share your interest in our programs and ask any questions about Montessori or our school.

After submitting your form, your family will be added to our Interest List. Once on the Interest List, you will receive updates about upcoming events, open houses, and open application periods.

Step 2: Complete an Application

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, though occasionally it will be temporarily closed due to volume of applications.

To move from the Interest List to the Waiting Pool, please complete the online application and submit the non-refundable $50 application fee per child.

Once both are received, your child is officially placed in the Waiting Pool to be considered for the next available opening.

Step 3: School Visits & Observations

In the spring, we reach out to families in the Waiting Pool to schedule school visits and observations.

*During this visit, families can tour the school, observe classrooms, and meet with our Head of School.

Program-Specific Steps:

Children’s House (Primary Program) and Young Children’s Community:

  • Families will be invited to attend a classroom visit prior to entry.

  • Classroom Visits typically take place in April or May.

  • Parents are notified of admissions decisions within two to three weeks of the interview.

Elementary Program:

  • Families are invited to tour the campus and meet with the Head of School.

  • Students are invited to visit the classroom for a morning, or in some cases, the full day, share prior work, and participate in an assessment with the lead guide.

  • The family is invited to meet with the lead guide as part of the process.

  • Admissions decisions are shared after all steps and observations are complete.

Step 4: Application Review

Once all steps are complete, applications are reviewed by the Head of School and Lead Guide.

Decisions are based on:

  • Space availability

  • Completion of all application steps

  • The needs of existing classes 

  • Child readiness

Step 5: Enrollment Notification

Once the application review is complete, the school will contact families to share the admission decision.

  • If accepted, families will receive an enrollment packet with the required paperwork and next steps for confirming their child’s place.

  • If an application is declined for any reason, the Head of School will communicate directly with the family to discuss next steps.

Step 6: Enrollment Deposit & Fees

Deposit

  • Enrollment Fee - Children’s House & Elementary: 

    • $250 per child, nonrefundable. 

    • Due date varies according to the date of acceptance.

  • Primary Program Deposit: 

    • $250 yearly for each year your child is enrolled in the Primary Program.

  • Supply Fee - All Programs, due August 1: 

    • Young Children’s Community: $250 

    • Children’s House & Elementary: $275

Enrollment Deposits roll forward for re-enrolling children if required paperwork has been received by the due date.

Please contact the school if you have any questions. Call 360.778.3681 or email us at info@meadowsmontessori.org