Enrolment Process
Thank you for your interest in enrolling your child at Central Coast Montessori. Please take some time to review the following steps below to complete your application.
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, along with booking a campus tour.
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 book in and participate in a one-hour Discovery Session. This online 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 apply to enrol 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.
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 admission window.
*Admissions Windows — Please note that due to the dynamic nature of a Montessori learning community (classroom family) we must consider what stage each learning environment is at prior to introducing a new student to ensure the best possible start for each child while respecting and maintaining the integrity of the learning space.
*Provisional Enrolment Periods — All new enrolments go through what initially is a three month provisional stage during which both CCM and the family remaiin in regular contact to acertain in real time whether the relationship is both beneficial and optimum for all parties. Following the three month period a brief collaborative conference helps to address any matters arising before a mutual agreement is made to formalise the enrolment.
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 by lodging an Enquiry