How To Apply

We are excited that you are considering SCM for your family. The Montessori experience is a wonderful gift to your child that will keep on giving as they advance through their educational journey.

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Our admissions process is designed to provide parents and their children with an opportunity to learn about our school, our philosophies, our teachers and the ways that a Montessori education helps develop the "whole child."

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Please review the checklists below for enrollment procedures.

The best way to learn about our programs is to see them in action. Please schedule a tour by contacting the school or scheduling online. 

Complete the application form and submit to the school with the non-refundable $100 application fee. Once the school has received these your child is placed on our wait list. Primary and elementary families are contacted regarding procedures for securing teacher observation forms, transcripts and evaluations, as needed.

For the 2024/25 School year, the Elementary student application deadline is February 2, 2024. For all other ages we offer a rolling enrollment process.

When an enrollment spot becomes available, SCM schedules a teacher/child/parent visit. Visits vary depending upon the level.

Infant & Toddler (3 months to 3 years): A meeting with the teacher, child, and parents to observe the child's temperament, language development, and motor control, as the parent guides them in the environment. Meetings are typically 30 to 45 minutes.

Primary (3 to 6 years): A meeting with the teacher and the child. While parents are welcome to attend, it is with the intention of allowing the teacher and the child to converse and collaborate on various activities according to the child's interest and abilities.

Elementary (6 to 12 years): A meeting with the teacher, child and parents for a 15 minute overview of the program. The parents then step out for a 30 minute assessment of the child by the teacher.

SCM staff evaluates the application to determine the ability of the classroom to meet the child's needs. Parents are notified of an enrollment decision after the visit.

For the 2024/25 School year, admissions decisions will be sent by March 8, 2024

If enrollment is offered, return the signed enrollment agreement, payments and other required forms to secure child's spot.

Click here for our Tuition schedule.

South Coast Montessori does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or age in its employment, programs and activities. South Coast Montessori school admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.