Admissions.
Whether you’re just beginning to explore Montessori or ready to secure your child’s start date, our process is designed to be simple, transparent, and supportive so your family feels confident every step of the way.
How to Apply
1. Schedule a Tour or Visit
See our classrooms in action, meet our educators, and experience the Montessori environment firsthand.
2. Confirm Placement
Based on your child’s age and stage of development, our admissions team will guide you into the right program: Nido (Infants), Toddler, or Children’s House (Preschool & Kindergarten).
3. Complete Registration
Submit the New Student Registration Form along with a one-time application fee and tuition deposit to secure your child’s place.
Our Admissions Team is here to help at every step.
hello@illuminatemontessori.com
Tours and Open Houses:
- Explore classrooms and outdoor learning spaces.
- Meet guides, staff, and current families.
- Learn how Montessori builds independence, focus, and joy.
- Ask questions about curriculum, routines, and school life.
Looking for an Upcoming Event?
Join us at one of our upcoming campus events to meet our team, explore our learning environments, and learn more about the Illuminate Montessori experience.
Our Core Focus in the Admissions Process.
Enrolling at Illuminate Montessori means joining a partnership built on transparency, visibility, and progress.
Stability
Every placement is planned with care, ensuring a consistent environment where your child feels safe and supported. Families receive updates on transitions and milestones.
Community
From your first tour to your child’s first day, you’ll feel the warmth of our community. Updates give you a clear view of your child’s social growth and independence.
Staff
Our Montessori-trained educators focus on outcomes that matter most: independence, concentration, and joy. You’ll hear directly from them through notes and classroom highlights.
Curriculum
Our curriculum is hands-on, screen-free, and outcome-driven. Parents receive progress tracking aligned to developmental milestones, so you can celebrate growth step by step.
Classrooms
Every space is designed for independence. Through photos and updates, you’ll see how your child engages with materials and routines in a carefully prepared environment.
Visibility
We believe parents deserve transparency. Our parent app provides updates, photos, and progress snapshots so you stay connected to your child’s Montessori journey.
tuition & payment policies.
- Tuition is billed monthly and due by the 20th of the prior month.
- First payment must be submitted before your child begins.
- Billing is managed through our parent app, which also supports autopay, attendance tracking, and school communication.
scholarships, financial assistance & military families.
Some campuses offer financial assistance or participate in local/state programs. We also proudly support military families, with tuition discounts available at select schools. Please check with your campus admissions team for details.
referral program
Our schools thrive on community. When you refer a family who enrolls, you’ll receive a school specific tuition credit as our thank-you.
When do you accept new students?
We offer rolling enrollment year-round, with most placements happening for the fall start. Mid-year openings depend on availability at your chosen campus and age group.
How much does tuition cost?
Tuition varies by campus, age group, and schedule. Once you reach out, your local admissions team will share a current rate sheet and any sibling, military, or referral incentives.
What is the daily schedule?
My child has never been in school before — is that OK?
Absolutely. Most of our students start in Nido or Toddler, and many families choose Montessori as their first school experience. We support the transition carefully.
