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How to ApplyContact MMS to learn more about our programs!
If you decide that MMS may be right for your child, please submit an application by e-mail, mail, or in person. The application fee is $50. Please contact us if you need financial assistance. Magnolia Montessori School's school year spans from August to May. Admissions notifications are shared by March for the upcoming school year. You may submit an application at any time to the MMS Executive Director. |
We accept applications on a rolling basis.
There are generally more than ten families on the waitlist
for our Toddler (15-36 month) class.
Our Toddler class serves eleven students each school year.
Applying at least a year in advance is encouraged!
CLICK HERE to schedule a tour.
Download and Complete our Application for Admission below!
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Magnolia Montessori School is accredited through Cognia
and is a proud MDHS Childcare Payment Program and Childcare Aware of America provider.
and is a proud MDHS Childcare Payment Program and Childcare Aware of America provider.
Our Enrollment Guidelines
At MMS, we strive for balance in our classrooms. Ideally, our classroom communities resemble our surrounding communities and are equitable representations of all students regarding race, color, national or ethnic origin, socio-economic background, and sex.
Generally, a child is first eligible to enroll in MMS programming around 15-18 months of age, at which time they will be considered for admission to our Ida B. Wells Toddler Community. In general, the child must:
Generally, a child is first eligible to enroll in MMS programming around 15-18 months of age, at which time they will be considered for admission to our Ida B. Wells Toddler Community. In general, the child must:
- Be able to independently and reliably walk for a length of time outlined by the staff member(s) leading the child's assessment. If the child is differently abled and meets the classroom’s age requirement, the child will be assessed accordingly.
- Be able to independently and reliably hold an approved object for a length of time outlined by the staff member(s) leading the child's assessment. If the child is differently abled and meets the classroom’s age requirement, the child will be assessed accordingly.
Our Potty Training Policy
Toileting in Toddler (15-36 months): The sensitive period for toileting is between 12 and 20 months; children are most receptive and cooperative with toileting routines between these ages, and waiting later to begin toileting may result in resistance. The Toddler staff will encourage families to begin toilet training between these ages, and will fully support that process at school.
Toileting in Primary (2.5-6 years): A lot of learning is happening in the Primary classroom! For the child’s development to be well-supported, classroom to function, and classroom goals to be met, it is imperative that Primary students are able to, or are actively working towards being able to, toilet independently.
“Toileting independence” means that children are able to feel and respond to their bodily clues the vast majority of the time. In addition to correctly using the potty without an adult’s constant supervision, toileting independence includes dressing and undressing themselves (diaper changes require a guide to leave the classroom, often for extended periods of time in which lessons are being given).
All families of potty-training children will be asked to enter into a toilet training agreement with MMS. MMS requires that families of all potty-training children:
Toileting in Primary (2.5-6 years): A lot of learning is happening in the Primary classroom! For the child’s development to be well-supported, classroom to function, and classroom goals to be met, it is imperative that Primary students are able to, or are actively working towards being able to, toilet independently.
“Toileting independence” means that children are able to feel and respond to their bodily clues the vast majority of the time. In addition to correctly using the potty without an adult’s constant supervision, toileting independence includes dressing and undressing themselves (diaper changes require a guide to leave the classroom, often for extended periods of time in which lessons are being given).
All families of potty-training children will be asked to enter into a toilet training agreement with MMS. MMS requires that families of all potty-training children:
- Actively pursue and support toileting independence at home
- Provide 2 weeks’ worth of potty training supplies at school including:
- Cloth underwear
- Plastic underwear covers
- Wet wipes
- Pull-Ups with velcro sides (for easier removal during messier accidents) to be used only during rest time
- Agree to meet as necessary with their child’s relevant guide(s) regarding their child’s potty-training planning, evaluation, and support
Review the 2024-25 academic calendar, tuition and fees schedule, and tuition assistance policy below.
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DID YOU KNOW?
You can use your MS 529 College Savings Plan to pay for MMS Elementary tuition! Expenses for tuition in connection with enrollment or attendance at elementary or secondary public, private, or religious school are included at up to $10,000 per student per tax year. These provisions apply to any distributions made after December 31, 2017, and apply to MACS. Learn more here.