Montessori School of Central Marin
Providing a Wholesome Education Since 1974
415-456-1748
San Rafael, CA
Admissions
Admission process for the Toddler and Early Childhood Programs
We serve children ages 2-6 years old. Our youngest enrollment age is 24 months old.
1. Please call our office (415) 456-1748 to schedule a virtual tour.
2. During the tour, you will have an opportunity to meet the Director and our friendly teachers, see our facility, and watch the children in the classroom.
3. When you are ready, the application for enrollment can be provided during your tour or can be downloaded on our website. See "Application Downloads" on the bottom right of this page.
4. In order for your application to be processed, you must submit a fully completed application form with a $100 non-refundable deposit and $500 deposit towards tuition in the form of a check or money order.
5. After completion, the director will notify you about your child's acceptance to the program. Applicants are evaluated and placed based on your child's readiness, potential success in the Montessori classroom, and space within our program. Once accepted, parents must submit a complete enrollment package.
SIBLING DISCOUNT: Families with more than one child enrolled are eligible for a 10% discount off of the oldest child's tuition.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
Tuition paid in 9 monthly installments with payments starting September 1st and ending May 1st.
The $500 enrollment deposit must be on file prior to enrollment. The deposit will be applied towards the last tuition payment.
Summer school tuition is separate and applies to the months of June, July, and August.
FUN LUNCH:
Fun Lunch is offered once a week on Fridays. The lunch alternates between Pizza and Pesto Pasta. Both meals are accompanied by fresh vegetables and seasonal fruit with juice or milk. The children are preparing the food in our cooking class. This is a perfect opportunity for children to practice grace and courtesy! Each meal is $5.
Application Downloads:
2025-26 School Year
We will began accepting applications from new families for the 2025-26 school year on
February 1, 2025
Tuition and Fees
