Admissions

Start here for the admissions and interview process. For full policies, see the Parent Handbook.

How to Enroll

Four steps from first visit to first day

1
Schedule a tour
30-minute parent interview and tour on Fridays (11:00am–11:30am, by appointment). Overview of philosophy, schedule, fees, and calendar.
2
Child interview
30-minute visit on Fridays (11:00am–11:30am). Staff observe readiness and fit with the Montessori environment.
3
Complete registration and pay fee
Submit online registration and $50 non-refundable registration fee (Brightwheel).
4
Submit required documents
School Readiness Guidelines (signed), Enrollment Contract, Pre-Admission Record, Immunization Certificate. Child must be potty trained prior to entry.

Ready for student registration?

Complete student registration and parent onboarding in Brightwheel. Registration fee: $50 (non-refundable).

Parent Sign-In
Parent Handbook (PDF) School Readiness (PDF) Fees & Hours (PDF)

Interview Process (Detail)

What to expect at each stage

Tours are available Fridays 11:00am–11:30am (by appointment).

  • — Montessori Philosophy and the monthly and annual curriculum
  • — Hours of operation, daily schedule, fees, parent resource material
  • — School calendar (dates/events where families can contribute, become involved, or learn more about the learning community)
  • — School website (school-to-family and parent-to-parent communication)
  • — Center questions for families: cultural beliefs and practices, family values and philosophy, child rearing and discipline practices
  • — School standards resource guide for families
  • — Parent's Handbook resource guide for school policy including health, conferencing practices
  • — Introduction to staff (curriculum areas of instruction and qualifications)
  • — Preschool Readiness Guidelines (discipline policy)
  • — Process for admission includes online registration form and $50 registration fee
  • — Set up for minimum 30 minute Child Interview via email

Signs of Readiness

How staff evaluate interview observations (from the handbook)

Signs of success
  • ✓ Willingness to detach from parent although parent is present and involved.
  • ✓ Interest in exploring, but respectful of environment
  • ✓ Interest in peers, but aware of personal boundaries
  • ✓ Willingness to be guided by adult
  • ✓ Willingness to learn from others
  • ✓ Demonstrates patience in an effort to observe to learn
  • ✓ Becomes engaged in purposeful activity
  • ✓ Doesn't want to leave the environment
May need more time
  • ○ Unwillingness to detach from parent although parent is present and involved.
  • ○ Unwillingness to take gentle, indirect or direct invitations from parent or staff.
  • ○ Outward verbal or physical aggression toward environment, staff, and others.
May not be a good fit
  • × Overstimulation felt by the layout of environment; behavior is harmful, erratic, frenzied interactions toward materials.
  • × Overstimulation felt by the number of students; behavior shows aggressive resistance of others.
  • × Overstimulation felt by the number of choices: behavior shows confusion, fear, inactivity.

Admission Requirements

Documents and conditions for enrollment

☐ Signed School Readiness Guidelines
☐ Signed Enrollment Contract
☐ Completed Child's Pre-Admission Record on file (contact information, special needs/instructions/dietary restrictions, transportation arrangements, emergency contacts, authorized persons to pick up the child, authorization to obtain emergency medical care if parent/guardian cannot be reached)
☐ Immunization Certificate completed by a certified medical practitioner or physician's assistant before the child is accepted for school
☐ Each child must be potty trained prior to entry

See also: Documents

About Our Admissions Philosophy

Auburn Montessori School - The Children's House is a school of choice. We believe that a family deserves the opportunity to investigate the program as it pertains to an environment that provides a high quality education of their young child.

We also believe that our school deserves equal opportunity to interview families to determine whether the family's philosophy is currently compatible or has the potential to align with the Montessori Philosophy.

Admissions FAQ

Quick answers for families considering enrollment

What ages do you accept?

Auburn Montessori School serves Preschool (Ages 3–6) and Elementary (K–3rd Grade).

How do tours work?

Tours are scheduled on Fridays 11:00am–11:30am (by appointment) so families can see the environment and ask questions.

How do I apply?

Start with a tour, then complete student registration in Brightwheel and submit required enrollment documents.

Is there an admissions interview?

Yes. The admissions process includes an interview and observation to help determine classroom readiness and fit.

What documents are required for enrollment?

Families submit the School Readiness Guidelines, Enrollment Contract, Child's Pre-Admission Record, Immunization Certificate, and any additional forms required by the school.

Is there a registration fee?

Yes. The registration fee is $50 and is non-refundable.

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