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Photos can only tell so much of the story. The Montessori classroom is a different experience for both children and their families. The only way to really know, is to see it for yourself. You can request more information by submitting an inquiry and one of our staff members will contact you OR you can attend one of our scheduled open house events. See our “Happenings” section of the site for more information about attending an open house.
Enrollment Requirements
2024-2025 Pre-Enrollment Period begins March 2024
We appreciate that you are considering The Little Village Montessori School for your child. Choosing a school that complements and supports your family’s values is integral to your child’s development as a citizen of the world. The admissions process at The Little Village Montessori School is designed to provide you with information about our school. The School Showings and Prospective Parent Presentations outlined below are filled with valuable information regarding Montessori philosophy, pedagogy, and early childhood development.
1) Submit a Prospective Student Inquiry and request a tour: Parents interested in learning more about The Little Village Montessori School and the Montessori approach are encouraged to submit an inquiry form to request more information and have one of our staff members contact you.
2) Attend an Open House School Showing: Attend an Open House School Showing at our campus. Showings offer an overview of Montessori history, philosophy, and curriculum in the classroom setting. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about Montessori education and The Little Village Montessori School. Showings are held from September through May.
3) Submit an Application: You can submit an application at any time, but one is required to be on file prior to scheduling your classroom observation and interview. Please mail your application to The Little Village Montessori PO Box 568 Dahlonega, GA 30523. You can also attach your application to an email and send it to thelittlevillagemontessori@gmail.com. A non-refundable application $50 fee is required with each application. Once we have received an application, your child will be added to our waiting pool, and you will begin receiving information regarding our upcoming admissions events via email. Children are selected from the waiting pool based on a number of factors designed to create balance within the individual classroom communities. After you have submitted your application by downloading the packet below, please click on the link below to schedule your Classroom Observation & Interview for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year.
4) Schedule a Classroom Observation & Interview: Once you have attended an Open House School Showing and submitted an application, we invite you to schedule a classroom observation. Observations offer a window into the daily life of a classroom designed specifically to meet the needs of the young child. This year’s Classroom Observation/Interview days will be held on Monday, March 14, and Friday, March 18. Use the link below to schedule your appointment time. Schedule your Classroom Observation & Interview here.
Placement Policy
It is our school’s mission to provide families with a comprehensive Montessori education through the early childhood years. We keep this mission foremost in mind when placing new children. We welcome applications from all interested families. Children are placed according to the needs of the individual classroom communities. We strive for communities that reflect balance and diversity of socioeconomic level, race, ethnicity, age and gender. Criteria for placement is based on space availability, the child’s age and readiness for the program as well as the parent’s commitment to the Montessori philosophy and school culture.
Waiting Pool
Your child will be placed in our active waiting pool once we receive an application with the application fee. Once you are in the waiting pool, you will schedule your observation and interview appointment. You will be notified by email or phone if we are able to place your child or if they will be placed on the waiting list for the coming year. If we are unable to place your child, we will send you an email in the late fall, asking if you would like to remain in the waiting pool or withdraw. It is possible that your child may be accepted at later date if a place becomes available.
Non-discrimination policy
The Little Village Montessori School, admits students of any race, color, nationality, ethnic origin, or sexual orientation to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, nationality, ethnic origin, or sexual orientation in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, and other school-administered programs. The Little Village Montessori School does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, students, parents, volunteers, and visitors.
Tuition & Fees
quality and affordability
The Little Village Montessori is a Georgia non profit organization. We rely heavily on financial contributions to support the school operations and staff. Our tuition rates are competitive with preschools in the region and 100% of money earned through tuition or charitable gift goes to support our mission, programming and the important work we are doing for our children. Details on tuition and associated fees can be found in the link below.