Admissions Process
Thanks for your interest in Follow the Child!
Come visit our school to meet our staff, tour our campus, and observe our classrooms. This will give you a chance to see what makes our community here so unique.
The deadline for applications for the 2024-25 school year closed, but you may apply now for our waitlist.
How to Apply
We designed our application process to be as informative as possible. We want you to see first hand how our school and Montessori philosophy help children thrive.
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Begin by scheduling either a virtual or in-person tour to get a feel for our school.
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Submit an application. FCM will reach out to you with a link to our application once you’ve toured our campus.
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The application process concludes with an informal student-teacher meeting in a classroom.
Note: Follow the Child Montessori School, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender/gender identity, age, family structure, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies or other school-administered programs
Meeting with Us
We require two separate meetings as part of our admission process.
Student-Teacher Meeting
During this 30-minutes meeting, a teacher will show your child around one of our classrooms and do some work with them. These meetings are required for all children 18 months and older.
It is not necessary for both parents to attend. However, for prospective Toddler House children, we are happy to invite one parent into the classroom during the meeting.
Parent-Head of School Meeting
You’ll meet virtually with Rebecca McGrail, our Head of School. This is an informal conversation during which you’ll get another perspective on the family experience at FCM. Rebecca will be happy to answer any of your remaining questions. These meetings typically last about an hour.