| Admissions and Tuition Information
Admissions Process
1.
Request Information Packet
Maplewood’s information packet includes general information on
Montessori philosophy, Maplewood’s philosophy and programs, staff,
tuition schedules, and an application. Packets may be obtained immediately
via our website or by
calling 207-772-2833 to add your family to our next mailing (mailings are
sent quarterly).
2.
Parent Visit
The best way for parents to learn more about Maplewood and decide whether it is right for your child is to come and visit. Open Houses provide opportunities for parents to visit the classroom and chat with staff. After meeting us and seeing our space, if you would like to observe during school hours, you are welcome! Please call or email to schedule an observation.
3.
Application
Upon receipt of the completed
application and the $25 processing fee, a file will be created for your
child, and he/she will be placed in the queue for new students.
4.
Child Visit
After reviewing your child’s
application, we will contact you to schedule a child visit.
This visit is an important part of the admissions process as it
provides the opportunity for teachers and perspective students to meet in
the classroom. We are committed to doing our best to ensure that each
child’s experience at Maplewood is joyful and fulfilling.
As part of that commitment, we as teachers and parents begin our
relationship of working together by taking care to see that the classroom
is an appropriate match for each child’s needs.
5.
Enrollment
As a final step in the admissions process, you will receive a letter
welcoming your child to the community, along with a registration worksheet
and tuition contract. Upon
receipt of your signed contract and tuition deposit, a space in the
classroom will be reserved for your child.
6.
Schedule Confirmation
After your child’s enrollment/registration worksheet has been processed,
and the classroom’s schedule is finalized, you will receive confirmation
indicating which of your schedule choices (first or second) was available.
Schedule
Maplewood Montessori School offers three or four morning schedules for children attending their first year of pre-school. Children who have experience in school or who demonstrate readiness may enroll in the extended day program. Four full days is the recommended schedule for kindergarten students. Flexible scheduling allows parents to choose days that best meet the needs of their family.
Hours of Operation
Morning Sessions – 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Monday through Thursday
Extended Day Sessions – until 2:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday
Tuition*
Maplewood offers two options for tuition payment:
Prepayment of your child's annual tuition due April 1st, or a tuition
payment plan. Please contact Maplewood Montessori School for more
information.
Morning Sessions
3 morning sessions per week – $3200 per academic year (September through mid June)
4 morning sessions per week – $3700 per academic year (September through mid June)
Extended Day
Extend 1 morning – Add $1600 per academic year (September through mid June)
Extend 2 mornings – Add $2100 per academic year (September through mid June)
Extend 3 mornings – Add $2500 per academic year (September through mid June)
Extend 4 mornings – Add $3000 per academic year (September through mid June)
Mid-year Additions
Schedule additions may be made in January, provided that spaces are
available. Tuition is due December 15th. If you would like to
make a mid-year addition, please request a schedule change form at the
beginning of December.
Each morning session – $650
Each extended day – $650
Fees and Deposits*
Upon
Application
A non-refundable $25 processing fee is due upon submission of an
application.
Upon
Registration
A non-refundable deposit in the amount of $500 is due to reserve a place
for your child.
*Please Note
Tuition, Fee and Deposit amounts are subject to change.
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