Application & Admissions Process

Young Children’s Community: (Ages 2 to 3 years)
In addition to being at least 18 months old, children beginning this program should be demonstrating their desire for independence. It is also helpful for parents to be willing to encourage these early steps towards self-sufficiency.

Primary: (Ages 3 to 5)
Applicants should be at least age three by the school year for which he or she is applying, although sometimes exceptions are made for younger students.
Primary students must have toilet independence prior to starting school.

Elementary and Intermediate: (Ages 6 through 9th grade)
Teacher recommendations and the child’s transcript should be sent directly from the child’s current school or teacher. We will supply you with the list of needed reports depending on the age/level of your child. It is important we receive these before your scheduled interview so we can be prepared to talk to you about your child and how we can all best serve his or her needs.

We are very pleased that you completed your tour and have decided to apply to Butler Montessori.

The online application is a seven-page form that will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. You can begin the application and then return later to complete if necessary.

Here is a list of information you will be asked to provide when completing the application form:

• Information about your child: name, age, current or previous schools.
• Household information for each home the child resides in: address, names and contact information for each parent or guardian that resides in that residence with the child.
• Sibling information: names, ages, where siblings attend school.
• Any special circumstances that we should be aware of: physical, emotional, educational, parental, as well as any provisions or testings that are pending or in place.

Once the online admissions application and $100 (per family) application fee is received, you will be contacted to schedule your admissions interview.

Admissions interviews and parent observations are scheduled on designated days and last approximately 60 to 90 minutes. During this time, both parents participate in a meeting with the Head of School and take part in classroom observations. This is an opportunity to further explore the philosophy of the school, ask questions and determine if Butler Montessori is a good match for your child and family.

A date and duration (half or full day) is scheduled for prospective students ages 4 and older to visit in a classroom. This visit allows both the child and guide (teacher) a chance to get to know each other and provides an opportunity for the guide to observe the child’s synergy in the classroom. During this time, a brief educational screening will be done by our educational specialist.

Butler Montessori offers a limited amount of financial assistance to qualified students. Financial assistance is only available to third-year Primary (kindergarten) through 9th-grade students.

For more information please see the Financial Assistance page.

Young Children’s Community (ages 2

–3 years) and
First and Second-Year Primary (ages 3 and 4)
Rolling admissions, all year

Apply for admissions at any time during the year.
The admissions process includes taking a tour, submitting an enrollment application form, and completing a parent interview.
Acceptances for applicants who complete the process by the 1st of the month are generally sent on the 15th of the month.
Enrollment contracts are due back by the 1st of the following month.

Third-Year Primary (kindergarten age) through 9th Grade
Open enrollment September 1 through March 1

We accept applications for admission through March 1.
However, we encourage families to apply as early as possible.
Applications submitted after March 1 will be subject to available openings.
Acceptance letters are sent on March 15 or later, depending on the date of application.
Completed enrollment contracts are due back within one week of receipt of the acceptance letter.
For anyone interested in applying after March 1, we encourage families to contact the Admissions Office first to discuss current availability.