Admissions Process
We are delighted that you are considering Fernwood Montessori for your child’s early education. Please take a moment to review the steps in our admissions process.
1. Schedule a Tour
To fully experience our school and get a sense of the community here, we require that you come in for a tour. Please fill out the inquiry form here and select the tour date and time that works for you. Upon completion, you will receive an automated email confirming your tour.
2. Submit an Application
Once you’ve decided that Fernwood is a good fit for your family, we recommend contacting the office to confirm that space is available in your desired program, particularly if some time has passed since your tour or if you are enrolling for a start date mid-year. When you are ready to officially apply, visit Applications & Enrollment Online and follow the instructions. Here you will set up an application account, pay the non-refundable $50 application fee (credit card only), and submit your child’s application. ​
3. Complete Enrollment Paperwork
When your application has been accepted by the Admissions Office, you will receive an email of acceptance and invitation to complete the enrollment process online. Here you will register on our internal parent portal, complete your child’s enrollment contract, sign up for a FACTS account for tuition payments, and pay the $500 new student fee and $1,200 tuition deposit.
Your child’s space in the program is not reserved until the enrollment contract has been submitted and the new student fee has been paid. The spot will not be held indefinitely, so please complete enrollment within 7 days or the space may be surrendered.
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4. Submit required forms prior to the first day of school
To finalize enrollment, all necessary school and state-required forms must be submitted to the office. Failure to submit these forms prior to your child’s first day of school may delay their start date.