Admission & How to Apply

Cultivation begins with early preparation.

We’re thrilled that you’ve expressed an interested in a Chesapeake Montessori School education! Between our expert teachers, exceptional programs, and environment built for nourishing young minds, our school is proud to offer your child an authentic Montessori education in a homegrown setting.

Enrollment for the upcoming school year begins in mid-February of the previous year, and parents are notified of acceptance no later than mid-March.

To begin your application, you can:

1. Contact our office to schedule a tour so you, as parents, can see our classrooms in person, peek in on a day’s work and get a feel for what day-to-day learning is like here.

2. Submit an application along with the $50 application fee: Infant Application, Toddler & Children's House Application or Elementary Application

3. Once we receive your application, a member of our Chesapeake Montessori School office will schedule an interview for your child.

4. The interview typically involves dropping your child off at the school for a few hours, so a teacher can work individually with him or her to determine, along with the administrative team, whether or not Montessori is a good fit for your child.

5. Following your child’s interview, our Head of School will contact you to walk you through next steps for enrollment.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Chesapeake Montessori School does not discriminate on the basis of gender, religion, race, nationality or physical differences. We welcome all to our table, and work hard to provide an educational setting where every student and teacher feels happy, safe, and excited to go to school.

Immunization

A student may not begin classes at Chesapeake Montessori School until parents submit an up-to-date health and immunization form from the Commonwealth of Virginia. Parents must also submit proof of child’s identity in the form of one of the following:

• Birth Certificate (original or certified)
• Proof of Birth Letter
• Passport

All required paperwork must be completed before the first day of school. We invite you to contact us with any questions.