Admission

We are always interested in expanding our Montessori family. Please read through the information below and feel free to give us a call to discuss your child’s future (DeColores Montessori 937-547-1334).

Note: The Policy and Procedure information listed on this page and the DeColores enrollment form are available in .pdf formats below as well as on the Resource Center page.

Policy & Procedure

Children who can be separated from the parent and who demonstrate an independence with the Montessori materials in addition to an ability to cooperate are admitted to the program.

Admission Procedure:
Interested parents are requested to tour the school first and learn about the program. Secondly, the parents are requested to observe the program to see if it will mee the needs of their child. Thirdly, the parents are requested to visit with their child. The purpose of the visit is to provide the child with an opportunity to meet with the directress alone and to be shown some of the Montessori materials. It is intended to make an easy first encounter with the Montessori environment for the child and to determine if the child has an interest in the materials. Following the visit, the directress will notify the parent, by phone, of acceptance generally within one week of the visit. Occassionally, it is recommended that a young child wait for a few months or a year before beginning. This would be discussed fully with the parents.

Application Process:
Applications are accepted on a first come, first served basis. When a class is full, applicants are placed on a waiting list in order of the date of their application. Returning and former students, their siblings, and those previously enrolled at other Montessori schools have priority over new admissions.