"The child is both a hope and a promise for mankind." - Maria Montessori
Admissions
June-August
If you have questions, please contact our school exclusively via email: cmsportangeles@gmail.com
I'm interested in your school! What should I do?
Familiarize yourself with our application procedure below prior to clicking on the application button at the bottom of this page.
If you have already submitted an application at an earlier date, please stop here. Email cmsportangeles@gmail.com with any questions or concerns.
1. Read and fill out a digital application.
This is the first step for those who are interested in our program. It is the only way to be placed on our waitlist. Only one application per child is accepted.
2. Schedule a tour.
Tours are offered to families up to one year before the school year you are applying for. Send an email to cmsportangeles@gmail.com to request a tour with your child. Tours are typically offered February - May.
3. Keep your application up to date.
If any of your personal information changes (mailing address, phone number, etc) please email cmsportangeles@gmail.com, do not send in an additional application. The director will make changes to your original application. Email updates directly to our school at the email listed above.
Please note: Our school is closed mid-June through the beginning of September.
All inquiries must be made to cmsportangeles@gmail.com.
Applications sent as email attachments will not be accepted.
The Children's Montessori School is not responsible for any applications that are not properly submitted.
Applications submitted for children who do not meet our enrollment requirements will not be accepted.
(Please understand our age requirements before applying).
When will I be notified if there is space for my child?
Enrollment typically begins for currently enrolled families in December and January. Enrollment for new families typically begins in February and March. If there is space available, you will be notified by our school's director. At that time, you will be asked to fill out a registration form and drop off or mail in a check for the first month's (September) tuition by June 1st of the current school year in order to reserve your child's space. We reserve the right to balance the class by age and gender.
UPDATE:
***4/24/23, Enrollment procedures for our preschool and kindergarten classes for the 2023-2024 school year are complete.
Is my child ready for school?
To enter and remain in The Children's Montessori School your child must:
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be able to listen to and comply with teacher requests.
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be able to use the bathroom independently.
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be 3 years of age by the first day of the school year you are applying for. *be under the age of 6 by the first day of the school year you are applying for.
What is your current enrollment status?
UPDATE:
***4/24/23, Enrollment procedures for our preschool and kindergarten classes for 2023-2024 are complete.
If spaces become available, we will contact students who are on our waiting list. If you would like your child to be on the waiting list, please fill out an application. Due to CMS's right to balance our classes by age and gender, we are unable to disclose where your child is on our waitlist.
How do I get on the waitlist?
In order to be placed on our waitlist, please submit a digital application. You will receive an email confirming your application has been submitted upon approval by the schools director. Please check your spam folder if you do not see a confirmation email within 24 hours. Only families who have been confirmed on our roster by the school's director will be asked to send in a registration payment. If you are already on our waitlist, only contact the school (email only) if you need to update information on your application such as phone number, address, etc. Please do not submit additional applications. We only accept ONE application per child (you do not need to fill out additional applications for each school year) . Additional applications will be declined.
What should I do if I have more questions?
Please direct all enrollment questions to cmsportangeles@gmail.com
Yes, I have read all the information above and I am ready to apply. I understand that I should not submit more than one application per child.
Please submit ONLY ONE application per child. Submitting multiple applications may change your status on our waitlist.
All questions regarding your application or wait list status should be emailed to cmsportangeles@gmail.com.