Frequently Asked Questions

Admission

  1. What are the requirements for enrollment?
    We currently offer Preschool and Kindergarten programs for children between 2½ and 6 years old who are fully potty-trained (no pull-ups allowed).
  2. Are there any other requirements for admission?
    Parents must agree to adhere to policies and procedures set forth in the Kinderhouse Montessori’s Parent Handbook.
  1. What is the age range of children you accept?
  2. Does the child need to be potty trained?
  3. Do you offer a 2 or 3 day program?
  4. What are the hours of operation?
  5. What is the application process?
  6. What are the teacher qualifications?
  7. Can I request a specific teacher?
  8. What is the 10 month program vs. the 12 month program?
  9. May I schedule a visit?

  1. What is the age range of children you accept?
    We accept children between the ages of 2 ½ and 6 including Kindergarden aged children.
  2. Does the child need to be potty trained?
    Yes. We understand that occasional accidents may happen, but these should not be a regular occurence.
  3. Do you offer a 2 or 3 day program?
    No. Given that we an AMI recognized school, we are not permitted to offer anything other than a half-day or full-day class five days a week. Learn more about AMI standards.
  4. What are the hours of operation?
    The school is open regularly from 7:30 AM to 6 PM. On holidays when child care is provided, the school is open from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. It is important to note that we are not a day care center. The primary goal of the program is to educate children in partnership with the parents using the proven AMI approved montessori methods. We do provide extended care for the parents who have this need.
  5. What is the application process?
    Please review the process here.
  6. What are the teacher qualifications?
    All of our teachers have Bachelor's degrees and have earned an AMI diploma in Primary Montessori Education. Many of the teachers have also earned a Master's degree in education.
  7. Can I request a specific teacher?
    While we understand that some parents form a close relationship with a particular teacher and may recommend that teacher to another person, we are NOT able to honor requests for specific teachers. This would be unmanagable and would be unfair to the students and the teachers. Once you are enrolled, your child will stay with the same teacher for the entire time that he is enrolled at Kinderhouse, unless there are mitigating circumstances.
  8. What is the 10 month program vs. the 12 month program?
    The 12-month program includes two summer sessions. These summer sessions are designed around the montessori curriculum, but also offer other activities. Space for the summer sessions is limited.
  9. May I schedule a visit?
    Please call us at 858-550-0097 to schedule a visit.