Central Coast Montessori
Apply to Enrol
Thank you for your interest in enrolling your child.
To make an application for enrolment at Central Coast Montessori, please read the enrolment information below and then complete the online application.
A non-refundable payment of $250 per enrolment will be required to finalise your application.
Before you start
Estimated time to complete
30 minutes
For all applications we recommend having copies of the following documents available (physically or digitally):
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Copy of Birth Certificate
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Copy of Immunisation Record (for entry into Preschool)
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Copy of previous School Reports (if applicable)
As places at Central Coast Montessori can fill quickly, we recommend submitting your application promptly. To begin the process—simply click the link below to access our online Application for Enrolment form. Please note that there is a non-refundable, non-transferable application fee of $250, which is required to submit your application and join the waitlist.
The 'Application for Enrolment Form' requests personal details about your child, family members, and others involved in caring for your child. We value your privacy; therefore, we encourage you to review our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, disclose, and handle your personal and sensitive information.
We look forward to supporting you and your child on this exciting journey. If you have any questions or require further assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out admissions@ccm.nsw.edu.au
Enrolment Process
To apply for enrolment at Central Coast Montessori, families are encouraged to begin by exploring whether Montessori is the right fit for their child and family. You can do this by reviewing our FAQ, recommended reading, and information available on our website. We recommend investing time in understanding the principles of Montessori education, as it is a researched-based, scientific approach to human development refined through years of observation. This understanding will help ensure your family receives the full benefit of the Montessori experience.
Alongside your own research, you will participate in a one-hour Discovery Webinar. This session is designed to help you understand the key distinctions of Montessori education and provides an opportunity to have any pressing questions answered.
Once you have familiarised yourself with Montessori education, the next step is to submit an 'Application for Enrolment' which collects basic information about your family and your child and a non-refunable fee of $250 which covers administration and further Montessori learning for you.
After submitting your application, our admissions team will be in touch to organise the upcoming steps.
The 'Learn & Observe' step begins with completing the Intentional Guide Seminar, a two-hour in-person session offering a thorough overview of Montessori principles and practices. This course provides practical insights into applying Montessori at home and in the classroom. Families then book in to attend a Guided Observation/Tour of CCM to experience firsthand the Montessori difference. Both these steps support families in making an informed decision. Participation in these stages is a prerequisite for placement consideration but does not guarantee admission.
Following this, Early Years parents will be offered a classroom experience which they will attend with their child while Primary years applicants will first meet with a lead educator prior to being offered a classroom experience.
Onboarding Pathway
After the classroom visit, a member of our admissions team, along with educators, will work with your family to develop a personalised Transition Plan. This plan considers your child’s individual needs and outlines specific support strategies to facilitate a smooth and successful integration into the Montessori environment, respecting the integrity of the learning space.Provisional Enrolment — Offer of Place and Start Date
Once the transition plan is established, families will be asked to agree to the outlined steps, sign an enrolment agreement, and pay the enrolment investment. At this stage, families will receive a formal offer of a place, along with a proposed start date within the next available window.
