The mission of Waco Montessori School is to educate children in a nurturing, stimulating, Montessori environment that appreciates and celebrates each child, encourages respect for oneself and others, and develops life-long learning and problem-solving skills.
Waco Montessori School is committed to building long-term partnerships with families. The partnership works best when WMS can meet the students’ needs within the WMS Montessori environment and when parent expectations align with the WMS Montessori philosophy.
Although there is no application deadline, WMS recommends submitting the Application for Admission and the Application Fee by November 15, if possible.
Admissions
Step One
School Tour & Classroom Observation
We’re thrilled to hear you’re interested in visiting our school! Tours will be available again starting in September. If you’d like to join our waiting list, please contact Christy at cmartinez@wacomontessorischool.com. We can’t wait to welcome you!
Step Four
Submit Applicable Assessments and Reports
From former school, therapists, psychologists, diagnosticians, etc., if applicable and when requested.
Step Five
Child interview and classroom visit
Step Six
Parent Interview
Conducted with a member of the WMS administrative team.
Waco Montessori School does not discriminate against any person in admission, employment, or participation in school programs on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, ability, or any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. Waco Montessori School is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all local, state, and federal nondiscrimination laws.
Admission Process
Waco Montessori School does not discriminate against any person in admission, employment, or otherwise because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, or age.
Wait Pool
Acceptance Priority
Class Placement
Provisional Enrollment Period
Enrollment Options
All children in Kindergarten through 6th grade are automatically enrolled in Option 1. Before-school care begins at 7:30, and after-school care ends at 5:30 for students enrolled in early birds and after-school care. Parents of children in the Toddler and Early Childhood programs can choose to enroll their children in one of these options:
Option 1
5 Full Days
Monday – Friday
8:15 am – 3:00 pm
Option 2
5 Half Days
Monday – Friday
8:15 am – 11:30 am
Option 3
5 Day – Combo 1
Full – Mon/Wed/Fri
Half – Tues/Thurs
8:15 am – 3:00 pm
8:15 am – 11:30 am
Option 4
5 Day – Combo 2
Half – Mon/Wed/Fri
Full – Tues/Thurs
8:15 am – 11:30 am
8:15 am – 3:00 pm
Tuition & Fees
A registration fee is due at initial enrollment and each year during re-enrollment.
New students within 2 weeks of being offered a spot
$500
Re-Enrollment January
$300
Late Re-Enrollment February 1 and later (if spot is still available)
$500
Tuition may be paid in one annual payment due in June, two semi-annual payments due in June and December, or ten (10) installments paid July – April. Parents will establish their payment plan when completing the Tuition Agreement.
If the parents of a child with a completed Tuition Agreement decide not to attend WMS after March 1st, one-tenth of the child’s tuition will be owed to the school.
Tuition assistance is available to families beginning their second year of enrollment. WMS contracts with a third party (TADS) to collect financial data and determine financial need. The third-party recommendations are reviewed by the Head of School, Board President, and Treasurer of the Board of Trustees. Tuition assistance ranges from 10-25% of the published tuition rate.
