Admission to a specific program is based on a child's developmental readiness and class placement is made with a goal of attaining a balance of age and gender within each program. The Montessori Elementary & Preschool admits students of any gender, race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs and activities available to students at the School. The School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, or national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions, scholarship and other school administered programs.

Siblings of children already enrolled in the School and transfer students from other Montessori schools will be given priority in the enrollment process.

Completion of the Primary Program does not guarantee placement in the Elementary Program. Admission into the Elementary classes is based on recommendation of the Primary teacher and parent history of school involvement. Interested parents should make an appointment to observe a class and meet the teachers.

A trial period of six weeks in the classroom follows admission. During this trial period, either the school or the parents may decide that the situation is not beneficial to the student, whether new or currently enrolled, and the student may be withdrawn or dismissed from the school with no penalty to the parents or the School: Parents will be released from tuition obligations set forth in the Tuition Agreement and the School will not refund deposits, fees or tuition payments covering the period of attendance. During this trial period, every effort will be made to keep the parents informed of the student's progress and assimilation into the classroom environment.

The Montessori School of Lemont does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sexual orientation or national or ethnic origin.

Are you interested in learning more? We invite you to attend one of our Open Houses. Learn about the Montessori philosophy, our curriculum, the admissions process, observe classes while they are in session, view a video presentation and have a chat with our elementary student ambassadors who will speak about their work and experiences in their classrooms. The Open Houses begin at 9:30 a.m. and are for adults only.

Please call the office, or email us to RSVP for one of our dates: