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Admissions

The first step in the admission process is to visit the school to observe the class your child would enter.  Observations are scheduled Monday through Friday between 9:00am and 10:30am.  Each observation visit takes about 30 minutes, including a tour of the facility and a chance to ask questions.

Contact the school, or fill out our information request form to arrange a visit.  You and your child can come by the school to see the facilities, meet the teachers, and decide if Top Hat Montessori is the right place for your child. 

If you decide that you are interested after your observation, you may complete your application form and return it to the school along with your $50 non-refundable application fee.  We will then contact you to arrange a time for us to meet your child so that we can asses where they might best fit at Top Hat Montessori.


Admissions Policy

Top Hat Montessori admits students of any race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, and does not discriminate in the administration of its educational or admissions policies.  We will admit any child with developmental delays or disabilities, if we believe the child is capable of successful participation in our program.  Because of the individualized nature of the Montessori approach, children with a wide range of abilities can be accommodated.


While most children thrive in our program, not all children are able to succeed in a Montessori environment.  Our students are expected to have the self-control to follow directions, and to work independently without damaging school property, and without disturbing or risking harm to themselves, other students, or staff.  Our admissions interview, trial enrollment period, and discipline policy are all designed to assess and address any such problems.