Each Montessori program varies it what it has to offer and what it costs. The use of the Montessori name for a program does not necessarily mean that the school follows the Montessori Method closely. Before you decide on a Montessori program, you need to learn about what elements of the Montessori Method that program espouses and take time to observe a class. Once you have a few good options the next question is, ‘how much does it cost?’ As stated above, every Montessori school varies in what it offers and costs. You will need to get specific cost information for each program you are considering. Fountainhead Montessori School is happy to provide detailed information about enrollment and tuition costs so you can make the decision that is best for your child and family.

Getting enrolled

At Fountainhead Montessori School (FMS), there are no application, materials, or registration fees. You can get the application process started without having to spend any money. Once your application is processed, and a spot is available for your child, you will pay your first monthly installment fee. This pre-paid installment fee reserves your student’s spot and is applied directly to tuition once the school year begins. The installment fee allows FMS to get an accurate student count and hire the correct number of staff. If you have a child that is accepted into the elementary program at FMS, you will also pay a one-time assessment fee. You can learn more about the assessment fee and elementary admissions process here.

Monthly/Yearly costs

Tuition at FMS can be paid in monthly installments or can be pre-paid by semester or year. The tuition you pay for your child to attend depends on the program. There are many options available for young children that range from two to five-day programs. The programs that are available also vary based on the campus you choose. You can see a breakdown of the programs that are available for pre-kindergarten aged children as well as cost by visiting the FMS programs page for each campus. Tuition for the kindergarten program at FMS is just under $1,600.00 per month without any before or aftercare. Before and aftercare is available each day from 7 AM to 8:45 AM and 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM for students in the kindergarten program for an additional cost. The cost of tuition plus complete access to before and aftercare for your kindergarten student is just over $1,800.00 per month. When you consider just the cost of before and aftercare in other situations, it shows the true value of sending your student to Fountainhead.

Potential discounts

If you have more than one child who attends Fountainhead Montessori, you will receive a sibling discount on tuition. When you choose to pre-pay tuition – a semester or year at a time – you will receive a pre-payment discount.

If Fountainhead Montessori School is one of the Montessori programs, you are considering there is no risk in starting the application process. You can visit campus to observe a class and then meet with a staff member to discuss enrollment. There is also a detailed explanation of the application and enrollment process available for your convenience on the Fountainhead Montessori website.