There are NO openings for the Toddler program 26-27. Applicant pool is FULL.

There are limited openings for Primary. We have begun tours for the 26-27 school year. Click here to see available dates & times.

There ARE openings for our Elementary program in the Fall. Please contact us for a tour.

Applicant Pool Information

Our Applicant Pool is not first-come, first-served, but is instead based on a few criteria:
1. Availability with schedule Due to the importance of staffing ratios, we have a certain number of full-day and base slots. Several situations arise, such as a child moving from toddler to primary, leaving either schedule spots open, children moving, etc.
2. Re-Enrollment Our Re-Enrollment forms go out in early February to give us an idea of returning children. This greatly determines the number of spots we will have available the next school year.
3. Sibling Preference We give preference to siblings of already enrolled children, which also limits our spots at times.
4. Commitment Enrollment in toddler or primary requires finishing the full primary cycle. This means committing to staying through the elder/kindergarten year.

Toddler Admission Process | 18 months -3 years

  1. Tour  Tours can be scheduled by contacting the main office.  Click here to see available dates & times for tours. We will schedule other days to meet your needs.
  2. Submit Application After visiting the school, complete and apply along with the $35 application fee to hold your child’s place.
  3. Observation Observations can be scheduled by contacting the main office.
  4. Notification of Placement The Head of School will notify you of acceptance and placement into the program. A signed enrollment contract and $200.00 registration fee will secure your child’s space.
  5. Meet with Lead Guide You and your child will have an opportunity for a meeting with the Lead Guide before the start of school. 

Primary Admission Process | 3-6 years of age

  1. Tour  Tours can be scheduled by contacting the main office. Click here to see available dates & times for tours. Our Primary Program is a 3-year cycle, which includes the Kindergarten year. It is best to start Primary at 3 years of age.  If we accepted, it is with the expectation that they will stay 2 years or through their kindergarten year.  Children must be out of diapers and independently toileting to join the Primary program. We do not start students in our 3rd year of Primary/the kindergarten year unless they are transferring from another Montessori program.
  2. Submit Application After visiting the school, complete and apply along with the $35 application fee.
  3. Notification of Placement The Head of School will notify you of acceptance and placement into the program. A signed enrollment contract and a $200 registration fee will secure a space for your child.
  4. Meet with Lead Guide You and your child will have an opportunity for a meeting with the Lead Guide before the start of school. 

Elementary Admission Process | 6-12 years or 1-6th grade

  1. Tour  Tours can be scheduled by contacting the main office.
  2. If transferring from another Montessori program, the following process may be adjusted. The entire sequence of events is especially important for students with No previous Montessori experience:  Bringing an elementary age child into a Montessori program must be done with great care and discussion.  These transitions can be successful if independence, self-motivation, and respect are evident in the child and in parenting practices.  When placements are made, it is with the understanding that there will be a trial period to ensure a successful fit for the child and the classroom. 
  3. Parent Observation After receiving the information packet, the parent will schedule an observation. Observations take approximately 1 hour. The best times to visit are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays between 9:00 and 11:00 am.
  4. Student Visit If the parents and Head of School decide that Stepping Stones may be a good fit for the child, a 2-day classroom visit is scheduled for the child.
  5. Lead Guide and Head of School meet to discuss the suitability of the Montessori environment for the child.
  6. Notification of Placement The Head of School will notify you of acceptance and placement into the program. A signed enrollment contract and $200 registration fee will be due at this time.