Admissions Process

Key Steps in Our Admissions Process

  1. Explore Our Programs: Visit our website to learn about our diverse programs, which start with toddlers (18-36 months) and continue through upper elementary.

  2. Schedule an Enrollment Tour on Campus:

    • Experience our learning environment firsthand.

    • Tours happen November-April.

    • Enrollment tours happen from November through February.

    • When you book your tour, you will receive more information.

    The Enrollment Tour consists of:

    • A 30-minute walk around campus, both indoors and outdoors.

    • Observations in Classroom Environments.

    • Individual Parent Meetings.

  3. Application Submission: Fill out both the admission and financial aid applications to be considered for our sliding-scale tuition. Please ensure that you have your financial documents ready by February for re-enrollment and by March for new enrollments to support a timely submission.

  4. Student Visits: In the spring, a half-day to three-day visit is arranged depending on the child's age. Typically, kindergarten (5-year-olds) enjoy a half-day visit, and elementary children stay for 1-3 days, depending on our guide's recommendations. This step helps us assess the student's learning needs and suitability for our Montessori environment.


Waitlist Notes:

At CMS, our waitlist is for families who have completed the entire admission process (see steps 1-4 above) and have been accepted, but we do not currently have an opening available for their level. If a spot opens, you will receive notice.

Important Dates

Early November

  1. Applications Open for the 26/27 School Year

  2. Enrollment Tours

Mid-February

  1. Re-enrollment window for current students starts

Spring

  1. TADS FA Application to be completed for re-enrolling students

  2. Prospective families notified of enrollment status

  3. Student Visits

Contact Us:

If you haven't found the information you are looking for here, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. info@catskillmontessori.org.

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