Admissions
Children’s House Montessori School does not discriminate on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, disability, or sexual orientation. We embrace the diversity we experience in our school, from both the staff and the student body, and welcome families from all backgrounds into our community.
How to Apply to Children's House
If you are interested in enrolling your child in Children’s House Montessori School, please follow the steps below:
1. Make an appointment to tour the school
We are currently conducting all tours virtually. Call 703-481-6678 to schedule your tour or use the Admissions Inquiry form to contact us. You can also use the "Schedule Your Tour" buttons on our website to book a tour through our Facebook page.
2. Fill out an application and pay the $50, non-refundable, Application Fee
You can download a copy of the application in the Parents section of our website. We can also email you a copy, if you prefer. Please return your completed application and $50 application fee to:
Children's House Montessori School
1625 Wiehle Ave
Reston, VA 20191
Children who are transferring to Children's House from another Montessori school have priority in our application process.
3. We will schedule a time for your child to visit the classroom
We would like to meet your child and have them work in the classroom before a final decision about attendance is made. Children’s visits should last about 30 minutes. This will give your child a chance to experience working in the classroom with the teacher and other students.
4. You will receive an enrollment packet and a start date
After the visit, if you think Children’s House Montessori School is the right place for your child, we will give you a contract and an enrollment packet, and discuss a start date with you. Return the contract, signed by both parents, and other required paperwork, along with a non-refundable enrollment fee of $250 to secure your child’s place in the classroom.
5. Return your signed contract and $250 Registration Fee
Once we have received your signed contract and Registration Fee of $250, your child's place at Children's House will be confirmed! Remaining enrollment paperwork is due prior to your child’s start date.
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Tuition, Fees & Discounts
- Tuition- Tuition rates vary depending on the age of your child and the program selected. For current tuition rates, please call us at 703-481-6678.
- Tuition Payments – Contracts are signed and payments are based on a ten-month school year, from September through June. For the convenience of our families, payments can be made in the Annual Payment Plan (1 payment), or a Monthly Payment Plan (10 installments).
- Application Fee – $50 non-refundable – is required to complete the application process.
- Reapplication Fee (Annual)– $50 non-refundable – will be assessed when new contracts are signed by current parents for the next year.
- Enrollment Fee (Annual)– a non-refundable fee of $250 will be assessed for each student each year to save a place in the classroom.
- Staying Late Fee – Children who are normally picked up at 11:15, 12:30 or 3:00 can stay an additional hour for $10. This is generally to accommodate occasional changes in a child or parents’ schedule.
- Returned Check Fee – $25 fee for each returned check.
- Late Pick-up Fee – $1 a minute, calculated by the clock in the office, for each minute past 11:30AM, 12:45PM, 3:15PM, or 5:00PM that you are late picking up your child.
- Sibling Discount – When more than one child attends from the same family, a 5% discount is applied to the lesser tuition(s).
- Berthold Academy Discount – We offer a 5% discount for the first year of enrollment to students that are referred to us by our sister school, Berthold Academy. In return, they will give a 5% discount for the first year of enrollment to students that come from our school to theirs.
Virtual Tours Happening Daily
All tours remain virtual at this time. Use the button below to schedule your tour through our Facebook page or give us a call at 703-481-6678. We look forward to seeing you (virtually) and answering whatever questions you have about our program.
Schedule a Tour
All tours remain virtual at this time. Use the button below to schedule your tour through our Facebook page or give us a call at 703-481-6678. We look forward to seeing you (virtually) and answering whatever questions you have about our program.