Frequently Asked Questions

"The first essential for the child's development is concentration.  It lays the whole basis for his character and social behavior."

DR. MARIA MONTESSORI



Below are the questions we hear most often about the admission process.

  • How does the enrollment process work?

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  • What are your tuition prices?

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  • Do you offer a sibling discount?

    Yes, siblings receive a discount.  The discount is applied to the higher of the two tuitions.  We also grant sibling priority for enrollment in our toddler program.  


  • Is there a fee to apply or be placed on the waitlist?

    There is no fee to submit an application or be placed on our waitlist.


  • How can I join the waitlist?

    Families that would like to join the waitlist must attend a Prospective Parent Evening as well as submit an application. Applications can be submitted after attendance of the Parent Evening.


  • Do you enroll children during the middle of the school year?

    Yes, we will enroll children at such time we have an open enrollment space.  If you are placed on our waitlist, we will contact you when a space becomes available. 


  • Are there any additional fees aside from tuition?

    Aside from tuition, the only other fee is the enrollment deposit.  This enrollment deposit is applied to the child's kindergarten year.  There is an additional optional fee to have Oberweis 2% milk with your child's lunch for $80 per school year. 


  • What are the ages of the children at IMA?

    Our toddler program is for ages 18 months to 2.5/3 years of age.

    Our primary program begins at 2.5/3 years of age and goes to age 6.  The child's last year with us includes the cullmination of the kindergarten year. 


  • How far ahead should I plan on enrollment for my child?

    We typically enroll primary children in the fall for the following academic school year.  Families that wait to attend a Prospective Parent Evening in January or February may be waitlisted. For our toddler program, enrollment is about two years prior.  


Parent Reviews

“Our son was quiet and introverted before going to IMA. After three years of the Montessori education and under the guidance and care of Mrs. Spence, he became a confident leader which still rings true in his public school experiences and sports commitments today. We cannot thank IMA enough for setting the groundwork for allowing him to have the dedication, focus, work ethic and empathy to be a thriving student, athlete, leader and friend.”


The Heck Family